LOVE them! Must go get a pair for myself….

Angie! Why do you do this to me?? LOL. I swore I would not do stirrups again. But they look so cute and fresh on you. I think what makes them fresh to my eye is seeing them with a frock that is just above the knee, instead of a tunic-length shirt or sweater – which is how I wore them in the last go-around of this trend. The tunic had to have bulky shoulder pads too. :-0

I’m itching to try. Can you list recommendations for where to find them?

PS: And are those your KC wedges?

hmmm… I think my eye needs to adjust to this look, even though I think you look amazing in those photos.

Love them!! You look very elegant and willowy. Your outfits are so inspiring!! I will be trying them soon! I am glad that you think they would also work with flats. I would also like to know where you purchased yours. I believe it was Nordstrom’s?

I have to admit this looks kind of crazy to me (especially the clashing straps of the stirrups and the sandals), but I guess it makes a statement of confidence in your own style.

Really love the black and white dress, though.

This is a style I really admire. You look gorgeous in all of them, Angie!
It´s a good opportunity to wear your summer frocks and skirts when it´s a bit chilly. I have loads of summer outfits, but our summers are very short (last year summer happened to be on a tuesday…). With leggings I can wear my summer wardrobe through spring and fall. And it´s a fine trick to cover varicosities.

You look amazing in these. I’m willing to try the look for fall since it’s a week of heat index over 100 now here. Do you feel that the stirrup legging is generally a better look on over 60’s than the capri length leggings? Is it easier to pull off with polish?

Wow Angie!

You are something else. Looks great. What a treat for us today. Thanks for the photos! So inspiring.

Debbie

After living through them I don’t want to go near them. So I’m the odd one out. I don’t like them and don’t think they are flattering. I switch to capris for the summer. (sorry)

I like these. I like them much better than the stirrup pants of the 60’s and 80’s. These are a whole different animal being leggings rather than pants. Very cute and also very elegant. Thanks for sharing.
I prefer them with a low vamp shoe and I really like them with the wedge heel. The higher heel gives the foot a good angle for elongating the legs.

I am skipping this one.

For those of you that like the look, thank you for the compliments.

Shiny, I guess we can *seldom* say never! I love leggings, frocks, revived and improved 80’s looks, and sensational Vera Wang. Trying stirrup leggings was a no-brainer. As with all leggings outfits, you have to treat the leggings part like an accessory and not an item of clothing. Leggings aren’t pants – they are tights.

Sarah, I bought mine at Nordies and sized up for extra length AND thicker coverage. They are available everywhere though if you do a search. And spot on, those are my new KC City Cedar Wedges, which I happen to be wearing again right now:

http://youlookfab.com/2009/06/.....d-sandals/

Joy, I think that ankle length leggings (sans the stirrup detailing) are smarter than cropped styles. But as a women over the age of 60, you can absolutely wear all leggings lengths if you keep your look SUPER sophisticated and a little dressier, just like we discussed in that forum thread recently.

You are a willowy gazelle, Angie! This is such a killer look for you. I love the photos. I did get myself a pair of stirrup leggings although I have yet to try them. It’s funny because I’ve been wearing my cropped leggings and while I think they look good I actually don’t *feel* super fab in them. (It goes back to your posting from yesterday.) I’m wondering if I need a little more structure in my ensembles and I’m wondering if the stirrup leggings will be a whole other ball park. I guess I’ll have to try them tonight!

You look great, Angie. I love these posts, though I’m so jealous of all your amazing clothes!

I have yet to feel 100% comfortable with regular leggings, so I don’t be doing these just yet. I like the look a lot though and might try it come autumn.

Hmmm…. well you would look cute in a paper bag Angie- but this look is still not for me!

Angie, you look fabulous! The dresses are wonderful, and the details too. I love the look, and have been contemplating it for a while, but this is the reason why I’ve been reluctant: http://after5blog.com/wp-conte.....barre2.jpg. I’ve been wearing stirrups on and off for the last 15 years (in the dance studio), yet never in public. I guess it’s time to go public. Thank you for suggesting them with such inspiring outfits.
I did have to chuckle on the reference to the stirrup pants, probably one of the most hideous fashion blunders…

Angie, you are always an inspiration for trying new things! I like the look on you, but I’ll probably pass on this one for now. I have not yet tried regular leggings, so I might ease into the look at first.

I’m torn on this look. I like the stirrup legging much better than the stirrup pant, that’s for sure. I had a pair of stirrup leggings last time around, however, I could never find find some that were quite long enough. Sized up they’d fall down. If I had more dresses in my closet I’m sure I’d give the legging look a whirl. Probably not in a sandal, though.

Angie, you look great in these outfits, as always. These leggings definitely suit your personal style.

I have such a hard time with this look. I’m glad you’re enjoying it, Angie, and you definitely pull things off with flair, but I really have never liked this trend in any single instance I’ve seen it. I love calf-length leggings, but these…

I think I won’t be trying them out.

I’ll never say never…but I don’t care for the stir up leggings look. Maybe it is the way the lines compete with the sandal straps…something just looks a bit “off” to me, maybe my eye needs to adjust to the new trend.

I think with regular leggings each of the tops would be very cute and stylish.

Well, you are right in that these are not the stirrup pants of the 80’s, but it’s still not for me. Especially since the temperature is in the 90’s here! Even if they don’t feel hot, they look it, to me. I could perhaps imagine them for the fall, with boots.

Also, as you say, when one is more mature, one probably has to keep the look very dressy for it to work – and dressy isn’t really my lifestyle most of the time.

Angie, you look very elegant and pulled-together. I don’t think I’ll try leggings myself, but I admire them on you and others on the forum!

You look so insanely cute and totally fab in those stirrups, Angie! I can’t wait to give them a whirl. When NAS rolls around, I’m planning to pick up a pair and start experimenting. I’m dying to try stirrups with a sack dress and booties (maybe white?).

Oh yay a shoutout! How very timely too: I am wearing that outfit today! And I’m glad you give sandals the thumbs up. I was actually meaning to ask about that.

hmm I’m not a big fan, too. But you look great, Angie

These truly are a different animal than those hideous stirrup pants we wore 20 years ago (which I lived in and loved at the time- if I can find a picture I’ll scan it in). Sooo much more elongating for the leg. You look so chic and fab in yours, Angie.

I don’t know if I’ll try these- I’m still working on ways to wear regular leggings. At least I finally bought some full length black leggings- so I’m making progress.

I will be avoiding stirrups this time around … tights are good enough for me. It does make me a bit nostalgic though … I have fond memories of a favorite outfit when I was 16: black/white houndstooth stirrup pants with a long sleeve red tunic top and black suede booties. Got it from JCPenney’s for my birthday.

I seriously thought this was another April Fool’s post. I have already lived through this trend once and while you look very cute Angie, for me, no thanks!

My eyes haven’t adjusted to these yet. I’m sure I’ll be longing for a pair in a few short months, but for now? Can’t say as I dig ‘em!

I’m all for this look! I love the funky, modern vibe and especially like them paired with a dressier frock. There’s something about the contrast I find very appealing (and the cut-outs that reveal a bit of the heel and ankle, and the vamp: nice!!).

I’ve only recently started wearing ‘regular’ leggings, and I’m liking that look a lot. So I’ll definitely be giving these a whirl too (if I can find them in the shops here).
Like Patience I think I need to find a way to add more structure to my leggings ensembles, to make it a bit less casual. Your outfits are the perfect examples Angie, you look fantastic!
(and I think that little cutie on the couch approves too;-)

You look so good Angie!

I like to wear my stirrup tights with my black gladiator heels and my sheath and sack dresses, also with tunics of course. I really like trying new trends, although I did wear these tights in junior high, but it’s nice to re-live them in a classier way.

I don’t like the way the stirrup clashes with the sandal straps either. I think regular leggings would be a cleaner, leaner look.

Either way I’m not going to be sporting this fashion. It’s too preschool/elementary school of a fashion for my tastes. I say that because my 4 yo is the only one I know that wears leggings. Maybe I could get used to it, maybe not.

I was so skeptical of this look when you first mentioned it because “stirrups” gave me flashbacks to the stirrup stretch pants I was wild over when I was a kid. However, seeing pictures (especially on Tam, Maya, and you) has really helped me grasp that stirrup legggings are an entirely different animal (and fabric) than the baggy 80’s stretch pants, and a much sleeker silhouette because they are worn with dresses/long tunics instead of neon tee shirts or chunky sweaters. You all look stunning.

I am hoping to find a pair of dressy black boots to wear with skirts in the fall. If so, I may give stirrup leggings a try under the boots since they seem like they would be warmer than opaque tights. I’m not sure whether or not I’d try them sans boots, though. Going back to your post yesterday – I’m still figuring out my style identity and pushing myself to experiment, but 80’s fashion is one of the eras that usually leaves me cold, and I have a feeling that stirrup leggings would look out of place with most of what’s in my closet.

You look super good Angie! I wouldn’t expect anything less.

I love the look and look for non-fuschia stirrup leggings that fit my height. I hope to find a nice one when I’m back in the US.

I also recently piublished a blog post on this in my own amateurish way. Here it is: http://www.legacyofpearl.com/3293721

Angie, I love this look on you, it’s edgy and sophisticated! I especially like the 3rd dress. I don’t have bad 80s memories but I don’t think I’ll be trying it myself. With the heels it’s a little dressier than my lifestyle permits, and also, sadly, I don’t own any dresses to do it justice. Still I really enjoy seeing it on you and on the forum members as well.

I reckon they’re good on you with the black and white dress, and also in the pics of Tam and Maya because they are also wearing dark colours. But I’m not keen on the black leggings with the sleeveless outfits you are sporting (the yellow and the blue). It would be interesting to see how they work with different length hem lines, too. I agree they seem very practical, but I don’t think they go with everything. Sorry!

ah… indeed. As a member of the 55+ crowd (hi Joy!) we are chuckling gleefully. BACK in style at last. Just dug out an animal print pair that are still in great shape. Poor tights had been delegated to the “gym workouts only” drawer, but can now be worn again with pride. Live long enough…everything comes back )
Ang, you look adorable.

Angie, my brutal opinion is, even in somebody as lovely as you, I find this just hideous. In my eyes they make your legs look short, it is kind of frumpy and even if your tops are breeze you make me feel the heat just looking at you.

Hee, looks like another controversial look.

These are definitely NOT the stirrup pants I remember all too well from the 80s and 90s. I’m still shuddering thinking about those. I definitely like these on you Angie, and on Maya and Tam – they look both elegant and funky. As for trying them myself, I still don’t know. Afterall, it took me several years to wrap my brain around the modern leggings look, and I’m only beginning to explore it now (thanks to YLF!). Plus I’m still getting used to the idea of zippered/riveted leggings.

Is it Rosie or Jasmine behind you?

One more question, Angie. Are these cotton or rayon/something else? Is it ok for leggings and stirrups to have some shine (from lycra/spandex?)?

looove all three outfits and especially the third black dress.. everyone is right..you look unbelievably cute !
I never wore stirrup pants in the 80s so I have no bad flashbacks and seeing you, Tam and Maya ..am inspired. I think I’m going to give them a whirl.. no harm in trying

Love you in those leggings Angie! Unlike others that actually don’t like the idea of stirrup leggings, I’m just wary of how they will look on me. In my ind’s eye, not so hot. I have managed to finally find one lonesome dress to wear with cropped leggings. Once approved on the forum, I will give the stirrup leggings a whirl.

And for everybody who think that it might be too warm in leggings or any such bottoms, it isn’t always the case. Cotton keeps you cooler all over, even if you are covered by fabric. And it also protects you from the sun. I write from personal experience as someone who grew up wearing the Indian salwar kameez (e.g. this outfit outfit for years in hot and sunny south India.

Angie,

You OWN this look…KILLER I love the way you can pull the ordinary together and make it EXTRODINARY, as only you can do. Thanks for the inspiration:)

I like how you tied in the black leggings with the black cami straps in photo #2.

However, I have to tell you at first glance, I thought you were wearing white sneakers with black opaque tights.

You rock those leggings Angie and I love how you show the versatility. But I think I’ll have to pass on those for now, in part because it is in the 90’s where I live! I can dig the knee length or thereabouts leggings, those work great for me.But full length stirrups will be a bit of a stretch…

Sooo interesting, and I’m glad I was proven wrong: When Angie first told me about her stirrup leggings, I immediately loved the idea of them on her, but I predicted that they will not catch on the forum because I really thought they’d look over the top on most everyone else. But now I see the pictures of Maya and Tam wearing them and they look killer, too! AWESOME ladies. Great inspiration, Angie, and now I’m actually tempted myself, surprising myself!

My favorite outfit is the black and white dress–so Angie! But I love them all. I’m seriously considering getting some stirrup leggings and sporting them in the fall after seeing how great you, Maya and Tam look in them, but for now I’m loving the capri style. They go with so many things!

I am sorry, just Wrong.

Thanks for the compliments, ladies! My toes are tickled. And absolutely no worries to those who are not into this look. It’s totally avant-garde and I fully understand how it *can* look off. But stirrup leggings are part of my style evolution this season, and I was excited to share it with you.

I chose light coloured shoes because they bookended my look (when shoes and hair colour match). I did not prefer the ensembles with dark shoes at all. Too heavy and harsh.

Lena and Inge, that’s our little blog star Jasmine and I hope she likes my favourite look too

These were nylon stirrup leggings and they are available in cotton spandex as well. I think that a bit of shine is just fine!

The pants-style stirrups of the 80s have clouded my judgment slightly, but as you’re now wearing them as “tights” with gorgeous dresses, it does work.

I am glad to hear that ankle length leggings are a smart look. I don’t think I’ll wear leggings in the summer, but would wear ankle length in fall when its too warm for boots but too cool for bare legs.

Angie, you look stunning! This look is so interesting and original! I finally tried the capri leggings and love it, but I think I will like this look even better. I love the avant-garde vibe and the practicality and comfort of these tights. Like some others, I have no past experience with stirrups, so I will fearlessly try this look Thanks for the inpiration.

Angie I’m tickled pink by the shoutout. And so thrilled many others like the look too. I’ve worn them several times now and continue to love them. They give an outfit an extra edge than even normal leggings do, and yet I can still wear them to work. Love it!!!

Angie, thankyou for the inspiration by showing us how to wear the leggings. They look great on you and Tam and Maya.
I also want to say that I am just becomng familiar with Vera Wang’s designs because of your mention on this forum. She is awsome. Thankyou for those of us who are not spring chickens any longer.

Great style, Angie, love the black dresses with the stirrups, but the yellow one makes too much contrast to me, and a bit confused, when saw the black bra straps showing, too. Was it a small error, or strongly wanted to be so?
Cause I think, could be especially put together for ballancing the contrast with a pop of colour(black) on the torso, and to make it more casual. What’s the truth?

Love your blue nails, I have mines all over the year also blue, a darker, indigo colour:-). Never liked bright red, or pale/transparent colours on my feet…:-( and chock brown is also a favorite.

I love you Angie but I hate the leggings and don’t like the way they look with your outfits! Sorry

Those stirrup leggings look much better than the ones I remember seeing in the 80’s. Maybe because they are close fitting and look more like tights? They are very cute with those dresses! The ones from the 80s were looser and the stirrup caused the leggings to stretch taut vertically, so the person looked like they had straight tin-soldier legs–not flattering at all.

Oh god, NO! This is a trend that deserves to stay buried deep in its 80s grave!

Just because something had its first incarnation in the 80s doesn’t mean it can’t be done differently today, and done well. I love this look on you, Angie, like you said it adds visual interest, its practical and its affordable. And you named my favorite leggings wearer, Vera Wang!!

Went to Ngate mall. looked at nordies, macy and ann taylor. nordies had a straight ankle version, but that’s it. i looked in hosiery dept–is that the department you found yours in? i recently purchased 2 dresses that are just above the knee–which is not good for me–but i loved other aspects of the dresses–so the legging solution is perfect–now i just need to find them. thank you so much! i can keep these great dresses after all.

Love the first outfit! I like the look with your pumps, but something about them with the sandals doesn’t grab me. I think I would prefer tights to stirrups with the sandals. Which brought a question to mind. You mention that the perfect length for tights is from just below the know to fattest part of the calf. Stirrup go down to the ankle. If this works, why doesn’t ankle length tights work?

Eva, ankle length tights do work because they are tapered like skinnies. I mentioned so in this post which might refresh your memory:

http://youlookfab.com/2009/03/.....gth-pants/

You’ve GOT to be kidding, right? When I first read this, I had to do a double-take because I thought it was a joke. Angie, while you’d look great wearing a paper bag, this trend is not for me. Wore it the first time (in the ’80’s) so like Sher, Melody, LollyD and several other previous commenters, I will gladly PASS on this one.

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