https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:19:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look/page/2#post-2184707 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:48:38 +0000 Style Fan 2184707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think jeggings and skinnies are definitely a viable look.&nbsp; I never wore them, but that is all they are selling around here.&nbsp; Skinnies are very popular with all ages, even teens.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184667 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:03:03 +0000 Christina F. 2184667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Absolutely viable! <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I just pulled out my skinny jeans after months of having put them aside in storage (in preparation for moving). I don't plan on adding more, but I am glad to have the ones I have... and after a year of strength training, they look even better than before! So I for one won't let Gen Z cancel them, though I am glad to&nbsp; have other options to these days.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184648 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:23:39 +0000 Angie 2184648@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOOOHOOO. LOVE THE '70s TOO!!! Go for it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184647 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:21:23 +0000 smittie 2184647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I decided to only get one pair of jeggings, and see how that works out. The remainder are different styles in 100% cotton —we’ll see how well that works out.</p> <p>I’d forgotten about semi-tucking, and how I could just do that to get good coverage at the back. I’ve been wearing sweatshirts all winter and had forgotten about this trick from the heavens.</p> <p>Thank you for the laughs, and tips on SLIM STRAIGHTS. I think that’s probably where I’d like to go with my style.</p> <p>I just started watching a series on Netflix called “The serpent”. It’s set in the 1970’s and I love the main character’s outfits. So inspirational! Sometimes the universe helps you out, and I think watching that series is like the universe pointing me to the 70’s.</p> <p>I am thinking white straight leg cotton or linen pants, knit tops with a collar, silk tops, gigantic sunglasses, and some sort of bandana in my hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184588 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:31:12 +0000 Ledonna N. 2184588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Your daughter made me laugh&nbsp; Such a teen response</div><div><br /></div><div>Welcome back to the boards</div><div><br /></div><div>I live in jeggings at 46ish and so does my 4 year old as she is hard to&nbsp; fit.&nbsp; <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Love them till the day i pass away <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184496 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:01:09 +0000 Suz 2184496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to see you, Smittie. And yeah, the comments of the young. Sigh...</p> <p>I don't wear calf hugging skinnies any more (at least on purpose) but I wear slim straights more often than any other style. Still. I'm in favour of doing what works and what you love and fortunately, there's a fair number of options out there these days.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm also still wearing my slim BF style jeans -- most comfy jeans for me, ever. So I just won't give them up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184418 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 21:28:30 +0000 unfrumped 2184418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree !<br /> I don’t think “ long over lean” will ever be out of style- it’s an essential silhouette many ax it suits body type, and also for some occasions.<br /> So as above, you can play around within that. Maybe not yhd voluminous shirt over super/ skinny is not as current ( Maybe?) , but certainly some variation. </p> <p>May be a bit off- topic, but, what difference does the rise make if one wears a long - ish top over the pants?<br /> A benefit or even purpose of un- tucking and fluid/ long / oversized top is that it covers the waist fit, whether the band is tailored or elastic, etc. So then, to me the rise should personally comfortable, whether issues with how it affects muffin top, slithers down, cuts into ribs— for me it just gives me more leeway in some pants, amongst several acceptable rise fits, depending on fabric, waistband style and fasteners , as don’t have to have the perfect “ tucking “ waistband. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184406 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 20:17:38 +0000 smittie 2184406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia - I get “ok boomer” too, lol. I’m so far from being one. (Almost a millenial!)</p> <p>Do they even know what a boomer is, lol!</p> <p>I made some decisions on pants. Will report back in a bit with deets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184268 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 02:24:32 +0000 Jaime 2184268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mother to 16 year twin daughters and I found this thread delightful :<br />It is fine for you&nbsp; - must be universal teen language.<br />It is ok for *your* style - variation<br />Ok Boomer - just to clarify, I am an Xer but they refuse to believe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184170 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:58:20 +0000 Janet 2184170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Smittie, good to see you again!</p> <p>I think jeggings and long over lean are certainly still quite viable. Personally, and perhaps ironically, regardless of weight, I never found it my my most flattering look, so I actually abandoned it when my weight went up! </p> <p>These days I have let go of my old skinnies that are calf-hugging all the way to the ankle. I have slim straights instead and I much prefer them on me. But I am a fan of DYOT (in denim especially), as I happily wore bootcuts (and still do) even when they were most definitely not trending. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184167 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:38:13 +0000 SarahD8 2184167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, welcome back, it’s great to see you!</p> <p>I personally am still doing long over lean because it suits my body type and lifestyle.</p> <p>I agree with others that jeggings are fine but slim straights are also a good and perhaps a bit more updated option. (Lately I find myself intrigued by the dress + pants combination rather than just tunic + leggings....although the dividing line can be thin.)</p> <p>If you are wearing a long over lean silhouette I don’t think the rise matters at all (since it will be hidden). Choose the rise that is most comfortable for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184158 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:08:38 +0000 Bijou 2184158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, so great to have you back and you are not alone in having put on some weight over the last 12 months I assure you. I am loving the freedom of being older and not having to be fashionable - dressing to please myself is how I rationalise wearing and enjoying my less trendy items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184130 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:40:18 +0000 Anonymous 2184130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The sale racks are not loaded with jeggings but they seem to be headed there. What does seem out are low rises and lots of distressing. As A bid says, as long as people buy them, they will be available. I think this pertains to jeggings. I agree with Rachylou. If you buy any, get the high rise version. They are more current. Even though there is snow on the ground, I am seeing more shorts than ps to of any kind....the younger the wearer, the shorter and tighter they are, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184125 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:10:59 +0000 Sally 2184125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think jeggings is still really popular mainly because they are really comfortable and give a nice shape.&nbsp; This was my mainstay until very recently but the tops have worn themselves out, otherwise I would still be wearing it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />My teenage son's worst nightmare is me running around the park in my sports bra as so many people do so they dont really want us to dress too trendy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184124 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:03:30 +0000 suzieq 2184124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m still wearing my skinny jeans. I’m at the age where I wear what I like. High waisted pants work best on my body type. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184111 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 02:22:23 +0000 Jenni NZ 2184111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found my DDs, now 30 and 27, got much kinder as they got further into their 20s. One funny time was maybe 8 years or so back when I had a striped T-shirt with black panels spliced into the sides, quite flattering. I was in my early 50s. DD2 said “That looks really good. Hang on, how does that look so good?” LOL.<br /> I agree with Sal. Maybe it’s NZ, but we still see long over lean everywhere. Of course there are “newer” silhouettes, mainly high waisted. It’s funny how that happens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184108 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 01:59:05 +0000 Carla 2184108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Weeeell, I just added skinny jeans to my closet after&nbsp;<i>never wearing them! &nbsp;</i>I haven’t been in the gym in over a year (no weight training) and low and behold I can get my legs into a pair of Levi’s 721’s. &nbsp;Like Kellygirl, I’m doing a lot of merino V necks, but this past week I did a dress over skinny jeans one day.<i></i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184081 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:07:27 +0000 Scarlet 2184081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jeggings are okay for moms! I agree. Long over lean is good, if that's what works for you! Says this mom who gained 15 pounds and counting. Ironic that the young women of today are wearing the style of jeans that I thought was hopeless when I was younger and my mom wore them. My takeaway is do what you like, like what you do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184045 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:09:46 +0000 LaPed 2184045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back!!</p> <p>If you love your skinnies, they're in. I'm an outlier, never loved them, and am soooo glad to finally have loose-fitting options. :)</p> <p>I think long-over-lean is a modern classic silhouette; if it looks good on you, you can't go wrong. You could also play around with a slightly more relaxed take on long-over-lean by using a slim-straight jean and/or an intentionally oversized shirt. I can picture you in a version of the outfit below.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184043 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:58:39 +0000 Sal 2184043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t have daughters but I hear takes from friends of their candour. Sons are more oblivious - although one of mine was horrified when I turned up with short hair when he was five.</p> <p>I see lots of skinnies around so I would keep wearing them. You have a great sense of style Smittie so I am sure you will look good.</p> <p>Lovely to see you again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184041 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:54:28 +0000 Anonymous 2184041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes teens tell us what is in or out without considering that they don’t actually want us to dress like them! So I think you’re totally right to take it literally that it’s ok for moms haha.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184025 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:57:47 +0000 Angie 2184025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, <b>Smittie</b>! Great to see you back on the forum. Missed you.&nbsp;</p> <p>Laughing at your teen, and at <b>Helena </b>:) ....it's soooo true!</p> <p>To answer your questions: YES, all good on the jeggings and long over lean look, and what <b>Kelly</b> said....who also cracked me up.....</p> <p>By all means try some straight legs too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2184019 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:48:25 +0000 kkards 2184019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>if you're 15 then maybe not, but in my neighborhood, which borders on 3 colleges, i see them on 90% of the women over 20 and under 80.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2183994 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:26:43 +0000 cat2 2183994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you are springing for new, I would go with something more current off of Angie’s recent trends post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2183993 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:24:47 +0000 rachylou 2183993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s totally fine. I’d personally be doing high-waisted jeggings... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2183992 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:23:46 +0000 Irina 2183992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I would say no if you want to buy now. I agree with others - look for more straight or cigarette style of jeans if relaxed are not your cup of tea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2183988 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:04:32 +0000 nuancedream 2183988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything goes now, but I definitely agree with Helena's recommendation for a slim straight or a more relaxed skinny. Ah, the unfiltered opinions of DDs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2183983 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:49:51 +0000 smittie 2183983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol —“it’s fine for you”<br /> Lololol!!<br /> Yes! Should we even ask?!<br /> Yah, Helena - maybe slim straights - good call. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2183982 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:45:53 +0000 Helena 2183982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>haha, yes, somehow skinny jeans are now mom jeans, and mom jeans are now cool jeans!! nothing makes sense anymore :D</p> <p>i think you can definitely do long over lean; however, if you are buying new jeans, you might want to consider more of a slim straight or more relaxed skinny vs. a super skinny jegging IF you want a more current look.</p> <p>I agree with Kelly though, anything goes - DYOT for the win </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-jeggings-still-a-viable-look#post-2183978 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:38:29 +0000 kellygirl 2183978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back! Honestly, I think anything goes these days. I still do long over lean depending on my mood, dresses over pants and just plain old bootcuts with a merino v-neck (boring.) Happy to see you back!</p> <p>ETA: Got to love the teenage candor. That continues into the 20s btw. DDs are at home due to the pandemic and a common answer to my<br />"does this look okay" is "it's fine, for you." Haha!</p>