I really think that this trend can be very cute, but I do not like the leggings in the picture on the right. It looks like the woman in the blue dress is accidentally showing her (full-length?) spanx or something. I’m not a fashion expert, but I think that the cotton or sturdier type leggings (in darker colors) look better than leggings made to look like pantyhose.

My mother in law bought me two pairs of leggings last year for my birthday, but I’ve yet to wear them, mostly for lack of an appropriate top. I’ll have to put those dresses on my wish list.

I tend a agree that nude hose is less appealing. It’s a very avant-garde look. Dark pantyhose leggings tend to look the same as cotton lycra leggings with knee length dresses cause you barely see them. I have both and I can’t tell the difference once my ensemble is put together. Hope that you find some fab dresses on sale!

I also have a pair of patterned leggings which look great with non patterned outfits and they also look great with a straight cut skirt that ends at the knees. Angie – thank you for these incredibly detailed and practical tips on leggings. I think I need to expand my selection!

You have me very curious about this look now. I wish I could try it out but all I can wear right now are sneakers! Oh well, at least I managed to avoid the dreaded Crocs Hopefully I’ll be back in flats before the dreaded NY winter approaches and I can try this look out.

this is awesome info. i saw print ads from the vera wang for kohls campaign and leggings are all over the place! now i’ll know how to wear them well

I wore this look for the 1st time yesterday and loved it. I was completely dubious of the return of leggings (especially as my 1987 h.s. reunion is coming up!) but I tried them at Angie’s request. They were really comfortable. They kept me warm on my chilly morning walk to work. They didn’t feel too hot during the day either. In fact I must admit, I really liked how they kept my thighs from rubbing together. Ok, that’s kind of icky to think about – but I’m sure I’m not alone in this sweaty, summer, skirt situation! Anyway, I felt very modern and updated. My friend said I looked like a bohemian ballerina. How cute!

i’m a little gun shy but i’m still going to experiment. I must share my experience with you – I recently ventured out into the world of leggings with a pucci inspired dress that ended just above the knee, dark brown leggings and brown wedge high shoes that tied with a ribbon. i left the house feeling funky. But all day at work, i could see that people looked me up and down, then said nothing. It was the strangest thing. Was the look too sexy? i work in a very casual environmnet where pretty much anything goes.
what do you think?

I would suspect that you looked wildly different to how you usually dress for that environment Lisa – is that right? Perhaps a little more alluring and absolutely fashion forward and funky by the sounds of things. Were you comfortable? Expect others to follow suit as you have probably raised the bar at work!

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I love the leggings look. It is very feminine and attractive, but not too sexy. Since they are a chic look, Lisa, it is to be expected that people will look at you. It is a much more attractive style than the ho-hum stuff normally worn. Hold your head high and be confident. I like them best ankle length (the most slimming) with a tunic/skirt/whatever above the knee. Longer just doesn’t look right, mid-calf is a bit flirty and youthful, but higher gets a bit sexy. I hope this style becomes a mainstay (we could use some variety).

It’s time that we ALL wear leggings. Choose a well made pair – not with cotton fibers that bag out over time but a high tech fiber that retains it shape. Get over the body image constraints and just wear them. Go for the comfort and support. Leggings that go to the ankle have a greater positive visual aesthetic than capri style that chop the leg. Plus the full length leggings support you from your ankle to your waist and give you an energetic lift. Laugh, Live, Love & Enjoy! Check out http://www.UnJeans.com

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I have yet to wear the leggings, but after reading this, I might go buy a pair tonight! Thanks for the tips!

I love the leggings, but it’s hard to find plus sizes that are in floral
please help me if your able, an send me a link..thankyou

I am 40 something and would like to know if I can wear leggings. I love the way they look and feel. What’s the rule for my age group?

To Micah,

I am 48 and I just bought leggings and two great tunics to wear this Fall.
I am an art teacher and don’t feel comfortable wearing shorter skirts even though I have nice legs. I feel more covered up with leggings. I haven’t noticed other teachers wearing leggings though and I am waiting for a little cooler weather to wear mine. I say that if you really love leggings the key is to buy a great empire
waisted tunic that reaches your mid thigh at least. I will wear simple Mary Janes, gladiator sandals or boots with mine but not a real high heel.

Good luck!

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EW the pics they show are really ugly. the proportions of the outfit are ALL wrong!! Dont wear this because it isn’t flattering to any size of the body!! this will make you look old and tacky!!

i wore leggings today n was just looking around for different styles that can go with it, i must say – those pictures arent very flattering.
There is SO much tht can be done with em. i wear mine (ankle length, black) with boots (half way up my calf) with a long loose shirt – it gives a very doll like image.

i dont think there really is an age group for em, i mean if you can pull it off then why not?

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Hi girls!
I really love this leggings style. it’s very feminine and attractive.
Leggings are perfekt for the disco or just for shopping