https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:10:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1357146 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 02:27:19 +0000 Anonymous 1357146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer woven leggings to knits. I think that they look more finished and last longer. I've gotten them at Nordstrom. They are more expensive but are more versatile and can be worn with tunics that I wouldn't wear with leggings. They also seem more grownup (I see so many little girls in knit leggings). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1353269 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:24:26 +0000 JAileen 1353269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for asking this question. I'm glad I wasn't the only person who didn't know the difference between them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1353259 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 22:12:32 +0000 Aida 1353259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get mine from Victoria's Secret, but find they don't get as much wear as my heavier weight ones. Nordstrom usually has a nice selection of more "interesting" leggings, like those with equestrian seaming or leather stripes etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352984 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:11:31 +0000 Cary 1352984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Windchime, I get mine at the drugstore. They are cheap and plentiful and opaque. I think they are No Nonsense brand? Where I live, the bare leg season is short and the freezing leg season is long, so I like to stock up.</p> <p>In deep winter I wear Old Navy compression running leggings. Not a runner, but they are super warm and super opaque. And no static cling. I should add that I live in a very casual, outdoorsy, hippie town where you can wear stuff like this.</p> <p>Bommarkm, I've wanted to try the fleece lined leggings, do they add much bulk to the look of the legs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352925 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:44:19 +0000 bommarkm 1352925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some fleece lined leggings that I love to wear under dresses and are very warm for fall/winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352840 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:36:19 +0000 Suz 1352840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aziriphale, high five! I also find leggings less comfortable than jeans.&nbsp;</p> <p>And I don't like wearing leggings under dresses (or ponte pants, either) as some of our members do, because I always find it so bulky at the waist and "bunchy." Horrid feeling for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>Horses for courses, I guess.&nbsp;</p> <p>But Windchime, your dress sounds lovely and I hope you will show it to us!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352832 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 12:28:33 +0000 Windchime 1352832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your very helpful responses! </p> <p>CINNAMON FERN &amp; STYLE FAN-- I know seeing the dress would make it easier. Ironically, I feel kind of shy about showing a pic until I fugure out how to style it better! </p> <p>CARY--matte black leggings, sheer dress, and tough shoe-- great formula!</p> <p>AZIRAPHALE--interesting about your not finding leggings comfortable.</p> <p>AIDA--really appreciate the clarification about when to wear ponte and when to wear a jersey type legging! It seems a heavy jersey type is what to try with this dress.</p> <p>Okay, anyone have a good source for heavy jersey leggings? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352423 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:17:20 +0000 Style Fan 1352423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Might help if we saw you wearing the dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352354 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:45:03 +0000 Aida 1352354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Separate from the distinctions everyone has pointed out, do consider the weight of the pair you get in relation to the dress. A shorter dress that fits more like a tunic (so, doesn't fully cover your bum) is best worn with something thick like ponte pants; a longer one could be worn with the thinner more standard heavy-jersey types. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352097 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:58:27 +0000 Aziraphale 1352097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is definitely such a thing as footless tights. My ten-year-old has several pairs. I used to have a pair, too, until I snagged them. Footless tights are just like regular tights -- even the sweater-knit ones are a bit see-through when you bend over -- so I'd agree with others: go for leggings with a too-short dress!</p> <p>I don't really wear leggings any more for reasons of comfort (am I the only woman on the planet who finds them less comfy than jeans?), but I used to wear mine with sneakers, like LisaP. In my case, it was&nbsp;low-top Converse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352070 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:22:21 +0000 Cary 1352070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always wear leggings with knee-ish length dresses. Varicose veins etc etc. Plus I'm just modest I guess! I love leggings vs tights because they are more robust and last longer, and give greater coverage. I show ankle in the summer with booties or gladiators or converse-type sneakers. In winter they just go under my boots. </p> <p>A sheer dress calls for leggings not tights, I think. Unless it's a fancy occasion and you are going for a sexier look. I like the juxtaposition of matte black leggings, sheer dress, and a tough shoe -- say a black ankle bootie. </p> <p>The dress sounds lovely, btw. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352035 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:45:25 +0000 cinnamon fern 1352035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe you could show us the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352015 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:24:14 +0000 Windchime 1352015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, LISAPand ANNE! Leggings it is, then. Believe it or not, I don't own any leggings, although I sense that's about to change in the near future. Would a ponte material be too heavy for this use? This particular dress is quite sheer. </p> <p>Re length of dress--when I stand, it's about 2" above my knee. The problem is when I sit. If I were wearing the dress casually, it'd be okay, but I want to wear it to work.</p> <p>LISAP--love the suggestion to wear with sneakers!</p> <p>It's a hard dress to style in several ways, and I'm understanding why it's become a closet orphan. It's s sort of peacock pattern--dark jewel tones, with full-length sleeves--which would suggest cooler weather, yet the fabric<br /> is sheer enough that I have to wear a topper with it or I'm too cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352008 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:08:56 +0000 anne 1352008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Leggings are thicker too.</p> <p>And it depends on how short the dress is </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1352007 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:08:55 +0000 Anonymous 1352007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right. Tights have feet, leggings don't. Leggings are generally a heavier denier too. &nbsp;I have a dress I wear leggings under - intentionally showing my ankle, and with a pair of trim black leather lace up sneakers. &nbsp;Gives me the extra coverage &nbsp; &nbsp;Tights would work in winter with a too-short dress - just make sure they aren't sheer at all. &nbsp;Then add high boots or booties, and you're ready to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fashion-101-tights-and-leggings#post-1351974 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:34:51 +0000 Windchime 1351974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a dress which I like a lot but is a wee bit too short. I was going to donate it but then saw a reference to wearing leggings or tights under a dress and decided to try it. But now I have a couple of questions:</p> <p>1. Is the distinction that tights have feet and leggings do not?</p> <p>2. Does one or the other work better with a too-short dress, or is it a matter of personal preference?</p> <p>TIA! </p>