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Giving leggings a try

Tanya

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I have always liked the look of leggings under a dress/tunic, but never though it could work for me since I thought it would overemphasize my skinny chicken calves. Inspired by recent Angie's post on the forum on this topic and Maya's generous advice about trying them shorter to visually make my calves look larger I have decided to give them a try before I write them off for good.

I got two cropped pairs in different lengths, a black one that's just below the knee and a grey one that hits mid calf.

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So what do you think, can I wear leggings at all or not? Which length do you prefer? Can I wear them both?
Please be brutally honest, I can always delegate them to lounge wear if they are not for me.

Many thanks!

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24 replies

Latest reply was from yublocka

ChicMomAndrea

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Personally I think it makes your legs look very svelte and the overall shape is nice. If I were you, I would rock this look like there was no tomorrow.

JewelryGirl

I like them both. I would probably try a fuller look on top (tunic style) that isn't belted though. You look GREAT in them!

Tanya

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Thank you ladies, this sounds like a good start.

Andrea, I wanted to wish you a warm welcome ( you are new here right?). This forum is a wonderful ( and quite addictive) place. I hope you stick around.

Maya

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Hi Tanya. I like both legs and think you look great, but I'm biased because I really had no doubt that you would look good.

Maya

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oops, LEGGINGS, not legs. I like both your legs too though. They seem to go together nicely

Tanya

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LOL Maya! ( Thanks for the approval).

Well, I like your legs much more than my own and wish mine looked more like yours.

Ariadne

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Tanya, the leggings look great on you. I agree about trying a fuller, non-belted top. Somehow that seems to fit better with the funky, casual style that leggings project to me.

Laura

(website)

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This is a fantastic look!! How amazing!! My only comment might be that the first top (turquoise) seems borderline too short. The second one looks more like a mid-thigh length, and the fact that it's woven also helps. I think the knit fabric of the first top really demands that it be long enough.

Do you love it? This is one of my favorite looks to wear. I always feel cute and comfy in it. In fact, shirtdresses are on my list for fall!

marianne

I like both lengths - it absolutely works. My only thought is a longer top would work better. I am not a leggings expert, but it seems like it would be more polished. The turquoise tunic looks great on you, BTW!

Tanya

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Thank you all so much! It looks that I can add this look to my options.

On the tunic lengths - I was also thinking that they are borderline long enough. Anyway, it's a not a problem at all - both of these tunics will work with my skinnies, where there is no coverage issues. And I have quite a few longer tunics/shirt dresses from last summer that are going to work with these leggings.

Laura, this look is starting to grow on me and I will probably be sporting a lot when the weather starts permitting it.

elpgal

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I love the shiny belt with the turquoise top. And the leggings look great.

Laura

(website)

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You look great in the leggings/tunic combo, Tanya. I can't wait for our weather to get into the 60s so I can sport the look too!

Anonymous

This look definately works for you. You look great.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Well darling, as if there was any doubt in my mind. KILLER. Both looks. I hope you feel as glorious as you look. Well done!

Thanks for trying something new, Tanya. That's our YLF mantra :0)

Now come on, lasses! Get onto the legging kick!

Antje

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Tanya, the look is HOT and you look fabulous in both lengths of leggings.

Tanya

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Thank you all so much! I am very happy to have this option too.

Angie, does your killer rating mean that you think that these particular tunics are long enough for leggings? I am sorry to keep bothering you with this, but there were some opinions that they were too short, so I just wanted to be sure.

anne

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Tanya did you have a preference yourselft for the length of the leggings? I thought the shorter ones looked better on you.

Tanya

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Anne, I honestly can't say. This so new to me that they both look, well, strange to me, so it will probably take a while to figure this out. Thank you for your opinion, that helps a lot!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

My dear Tanya, you absolutely get away with the tunics at the shown length because of your body type. As long as the leggings are thick and not see through – it’s class. Enjoy the new look!

(You can also wear these leggings under some of your dresses).

Tanya

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Thank you so much for your reply Angie, I truly appreciate it! Yep, I was thinking about wearing them under my shirt and wrap dresses, I even tried some combos and liked them. I can't wait for the nicer weather to wear them for real. And thank you once again for outing this idea in my head in the first place!

Asha

You look great in this combo. I'm excited to see you try it with dresses as well as tunics!

HannahC

Tanya, you look fantastic! I think leggings will also look great with your shirtdresses - the ones you wore last summer with skinnies. I love both lengths on you, cannot decide which one is better.

Inge

(website)

Aaaaaah Tanya, I never had any doubt that you would rock this look. I actually like both (leggings) lengths, and both tunic lengths too. (Love the ruffly detail on the black? one)

I think we can all agree that this is not just a loungewear look;-))
You must be excited to have all these 'new' outfit options now. I can't wait to see more pictures!

yublocka

(website)

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Another belated thumbs up from here. You look great Tanya. Can't believe you ever doubted you could pull this off!!!