https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 08:02:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016930 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:57:09 +0000 VenusCow 1016930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so happy as a new member on YouLookFab so many of you guys took the time to give me your feedback.<br />I think women are put off by leggings, even a bit afraid because the quality in the most part is just not good enough to offer the support and dense fabric even young legs sometimes need.<br />Note to VernieJane: Personally I absolutely love leggings (comfort, ease and styling) but only the Venus Cow PBL, perfect black legging I created originally for myself because of all the reasons everybody has given. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016869 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:06:48 +0000 Anonymous 1016869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like CocoLion, I do have some skinny jeans and one pair of jeggings; they are woven. I only wear them with certain tops that are somewhat voluminous (not&nbsp;form fitting and not oversized)&nbsp;and long enough to cover my back side. The knit leggings cause me to have concerns about static cling, among other things--not to mention black's not my color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016743 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:24:51 +0000 VernieJane 1016743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely couldn't live without black leggings, but I only have one pair of good ones. I am looking for some thick leggings that are completely opaque and comfortable. Anyone know of any good quality leggings that aren't too expensive online? Boots and leggings will be my stape items this season...like most other women, I think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016686 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 11:07:19 +0000 chadya 1016686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>only to the gym</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016641 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 09:25:18 +0000 carolbee 1016641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm, I only rediscovered leggings last year, a ponte pair for winter and a lighter 3/4 length for warmer months. I love the comfort and the look with tunic length tops. I personally have not been able to get to grips with leggings with dresses. And of course I DO NOT wear them as pants.... lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016580 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:15:31 +0000 lyn* 1016580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own three pairs - I use them a lot of transitional wear, but I don't go to them every day.</p> <p>Black tights, on the otherhand = buy in bulk staple! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016578 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:13:57 +0000 Deborah 1016578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do have a few pairs of leggings and where I once wore them quite a bit, I find that skinny leg pants and thicker ponte leggings and pants have taken their place.&nbsp; I think I like the subtance of something heavier than a legging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016562 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:31:59 +0000 CocoLion 1016562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore leggings all the time in the 80s. &nbsp;Cropped leggings with tunics and booties. &nbsp;Leggings under skirts (midi, mini, maxi). &nbsp;I had a few stirrup leggings as well during that time (mid 80s). &nbsp;I tried them again on three separate occasions in recent &nbsp;years but that's it.</p> <p>However I do have a few pairs of skinny legging type jeans, I enjoy wearing those, they are very fitted but comfortable jeans. &nbsp;I don't think they look like leggings at all though, because they are woven not knit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016561 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:31:42 +0000 LoveSarahDub 1016561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's funny, I used to never think of wearing them, but now they are an essential part of my wardrobe! I have thin, thick, shiny, and leather-like, and I love them all. I will never be one of those that wear leggings with shirts that do not cover the front of me, though. To me, they are not pants. But nothing is easier to pull off than a tunic-length sweater, leggings and boots. It is so easy to work around that basic idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016559 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:22:30 +0000 qfbrenda 1016559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could go without them but I would miss them.&nbsp; I like to put them under dresses in the spring and summer.&nbsp; It's cold around here and I find them to really help with layering when it's going to be cold in the morning and warm in the evening.&nbsp; Dress + leggings + jacket or short cardi + dark necklace for balance + sandals.... then I can take off the topper and/or leggings when it gets warm enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016549 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:07:15 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1016549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I probably could live without them, but I did wear them two or three times last year. I have some short dresses/long tunics I like to wear them with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016548 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:04:13 +0000 Jeanie 1016548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to like them but I'd really much rather wear yoga pants so the ones I have sit in the closet. &nbsp;Interesting that there are so many now on the market but not that many here in favor of the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016391 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:23:15 +0000 anne 1016391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just realised that though I said I bought leggings, they were&nbsp; footless tights. Target actually didn't have any leggings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016125 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:42:35 +0000 cciele 1016125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup, I can live without them. I haven't really worn mine for the last 2 or so&nbsp;years. Occasionally I'll wear my denim ones though; that's when I want the look of jeggings but with comfort. I swear I don't wear them as pants though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016102 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:24:16 +0000 Mo 1016102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my charcoal grey and taupe ones&nbsp;much better. &nbsp;I wear them with just a tad too short dresses and black looks too heavy for the style to my eye. &nbsp;I think I only wear the black with heavy sweater dresses and boots in winter, actually. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016078 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:55:23 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1016078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them with dresses and boots or long tunics...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016033 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:07:29 +0000 Kristin L 1016033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use to never wear them, except for excercising. I now have a black pair and a jean legging pair&nbsp;and I like them. They work well in my climate where we never get too cold and I like the way they look with my tunics. I could live without them and I don't see myself buying more, but they seem to add a little spice to my life. That and I have a great set of legs IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1016031 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 18:05:29 +0000 Astrid 1016031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. In fact, I don't own a single pair of leggings right now and I'm not feeling the need to add a pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1015978 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:23:19 +0000 Anonymous 1015978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own a pair ( and live in the UK). I do wear jeggings with boots and opaque tights though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1015970 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:20:02 +0000 Anonymous 1015970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never worn them, so yes, I can most definitely do without them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1015968 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:19:44 +0000 rachylou 1015968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Essential! But yes, I always cover my backside. I wear them with dresses, skirts, and tunics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1015924 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:38:09 +0000 Marley 1015924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - I can live without them!&nbsp; I've never ever worn them - other than as exercise gear.&nbsp; I feel the same way that others have mentioned - leggings completely dictact that you have to either wear a long top/tunic with them - or a dress - and the first option is not a style that I look good in - and the 2nd option just makes my bottom half look too heavy/clunky! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings/page/2#post-1015908 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:30:23 +0000 catgirl 1015908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I do that too - skirt and leggings on planes.&nbsp; Then when we land (ideally in Hawai'i) off come the leggings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings#post-1015905 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:29:14 +0000 Diana 1015905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh!&nbsp; I did think of one place where I still like my leggings.&nbsp; On airplanes!&nbsp; I like to wear loose dresses (no waist constriction) on planes but then my legs get cold, so I wear loose leggings (usually I size up) under them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings#post-1015890 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:21:42 +0000 Pawprints 1015890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bought a pair, never wore them. I wear few tunics, and wear narrow pants with them. I always think they would be great as a warm layer under skits or dresses but then wear hose, tights, or skip on to pants instead of a skirt. </p> <p>I don't wear them for loungewear or exercise wear either. </p> <p>I have a pair of new leggings on my maybe need list for winter. You guys have made me realize they can come off the list. </p> <p>I'm surprised how many here don't wear them. I thought "everyone" but me had built them into their wardrobes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings#post-1015881 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:10:23 +0000 catgirl 1015881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I rarely wear them any more.&nbsp; But I do wear black fleece tights in winter with dresses, which is similar to how I would have worn leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings#post-1015871 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:58:38 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1015871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could live without them - I have them (and not only in black, but in grey, blue and olive green as well), but it's really only a once in a while thing for me.&nbsp; Tights, on the other hand&nbsp;- I could not live without those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings#post-1015848 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:36:17 +0000 Aziraphale 1015848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why yes, I've been living successfully without black leggings for most of my life. &nbsp;;-) &nbsp;I don't live in the UK, though...maybe I'll have to buy a pair for when I visit my cousins there?</p> <p>OK, seriously now. &nbsp;I do sort of like the look of leggings, and I tried them for a while a few years ago. &nbsp;There are two main problems. &nbsp;One: leggings simply cannot be worn without a top that completely covers your bum -- i.e. a tunic. &nbsp;(Or a dress, I suppose). &nbsp;And the leggings-and-tunic look works <i>so much&nbsp;better</i> on other women than on me. &nbsp;On my&nbsp;short and slim frame, a tunic is often overwhelming, and makes me look either topheavy or even shorter than I am. &nbsp;Not good. &nbsp;Two, I cannot stand the feel of anything stretchy and snug hugging my waist above my belly button. &nbsp;I've tried! &nbsp;I put them on in the morning and they feel perfectly comfortable, but then midway through the day I'm tugging at the waistband and feeling like I can't breathe. &nbsp;It might be partly psychological. &nbsp;</p> <p>So I finally gave up on leggings and now wear either skinny jeans or skirts if I want my legs to show. &nbsp;:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings#post-1015833 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:18:34 +0000 MsMary 1015833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leggings are not a "thing" here in So Cal.&nbsp; I get along fine without 'em.</p> <p>I do have a fab pair of black footless fleece-lined tights for when I go someplace cold, but I almost always use them as a layering piece under some other long pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-you-live-without-black-leggings#post-1015825 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 15:05:14 +0000 Beth 1015825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own leggings, so yes. I like the the look on others but somehow have never been happy with the look on me. </p>