https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 10:22:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015434 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 02:25:12 +0000 Marley 1015434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a huge&nbsp;<i>no</i> for me.&nbsp; I really have a hard time with leggings that show off the rear-side and the crotch - unless its in an exercise class or a dance studio. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015332 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 00:47:34 +0000 Lauren 1015332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I typically reserve true leggings, or Hard Tail pants as shown in the second link for mornings running out to grab a drink. The J.Crew pixie pants definitely feel like a thicker pant, almost Ponte material so you definitely don't feel as exposed.</p> <p>I always think it's so interesting how everyone has mixed feelings about leggings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015256 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:49:10 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1015256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just picked up 2 pair of amazing leggings (?) from Sears, one in black, one in grey. They are 5 pocket cut with a fly, but the fabric feel is&nbsp;about halfway between the super thin sheer leggings material that's the norm, and a thick jersey sweatshirt fabric. I believe they advertised them as "moleton" which I have never even heard of. Interestingly enough, I think the black ones almost pass for pants, while the grey ones are clearly leggings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, I feel comfortable wearing them with either long tunic tops, big boxy sweaters that clear the crotch,&nbsp;or with waterfall front cardigans, but not with a short shirt. The front is far less flattering than the rear, so I really only care about front length. LOL</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015237 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 23:34:39 +0000 Mia 1015237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>James Jeans Twiggy jeggings and the J Crew Minnie pant for a trim but not clinging fit are the closest I come to wearing leggings. </p> <p>I have a friend who swears by the ones from BCBG. She says they do not fade and the material is substantial. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015206 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:30:07 +0000 AnnieMouse 1015206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La Belle - oh, yeh! Stirrup pants started as leggings, then got modified to stay in pull on boots more efficiently. I live in fear that stirrups are going to make a comeback next .;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015158 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 21:38:42 +0000 rachylou 1015158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love leggings, but I do have a rule about covering my behind when wearing them. Tunics, mini-skirt aprons, long sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015114 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:58:45 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1015114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. &nbsp; Skinnies in the '80's. &nbsp;&nbsp; I don't remember wearing skinnies in the '80's.&nbsp; I think I bypassed that trend and went straight for the mom jeans.&nbsp; Rawrrrrr!&nbsp; Probably in a really nice acid wash to complement my really poufy hair.&nbsp; Sigh.</p> <p>No... wait.&nbsp; I had tapered leg high waist trousers, <i>a la</i> my idol of the time, Paula Abdul.</p> <p>See?&nbsp; I bet leggings are looking pretty good now...&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015110 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:52:58 +0000 AnnieMouse 1015110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a legging girl - finally just caved to skinnies last year (I lived through them both&nbsp;in the 80s and have terrible emotional scars from the fallout - it took a really long time for my lvoe of boots to overcome my fear of skinnies). I have a few leggings, but I wear them almost exclusively as thick tights in the chillier months, instead of as a pants-like substitute. For anything that I want a fitted line down my leg, I wear a skinny jean of some version. </p> <p>Interestingly, I've recently realised that whilst most of my regular jeans (straight or boot cut) are dark wash, most of my skinnies are colours and patterns. Hm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1015068 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:29:49 +0000 Joan Joplin 1015068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always gotten mine from Target- basic knit ones that aren't shaping, but have enough elastic at the waist to stay up. I'm surprised so many people dislike leggings! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014931 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:53:15 +0000 shaz 1014931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>never wore them, my legs would look like two toothpicks stuck into bricks in them&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014924 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:50:00 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1014924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The link for the first outfit (with the J. Crew Pixie leggings), is actually a staple look that I use in chilly weather, when I have a rehearsal or a dance class on the schedule. &nbsp; It just makes it practical to be able to pull boots and jacket, stick my hair up, put on some dance or character shoes, and go.&nbsp; I usually have a few layers of thin, fitted tops - tanks or long sleeves, or leotards, and a sleek jacket.&nbsp; Scarf, gloves, cadet or military-style cap finishes it off if I'm really feeling the chill.</p> <p>I use knit pants by Max Studio - they hold me in pretty good, but I don't get muffin top.&nbsp; And they are comfortable enough, with enough stretch, to dance in.&nbsp; Two of my pairs are bootcuts, so that if I want to wear booties or pumps underneath, it has a finished look.&nbsp; They have a longer length, so for a rehearsal or class, I roll them up out of the way and put on socks or legwarmers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014875 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:06:51 +0000 Wendi1984 1014875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear leggings, but I've been thinking about trying some in the cool/cold weather, with dresses that would be too short for me to wear bare-legged. I did just buy a pair of ponte skinny pants that could work for that purpose, so I will see how I like those and see if I end up with leggings.</p> <p>My concern about tight leggings is having muffin top issues above the waistband. My ponte skinny pants are the right rise and waist fit, so no muffin top. I wore them very similar to your outfit over the weekend: black ponte pants, white v-neck tee, denim jacket, black/white/gray floral scarf, with charcoal Converse wedges. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014859 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:56:00 +0000 Anonymous 1014859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like the look, even on others, of knit leggings except with long tunics. Instead I like skinny woven pants or jeans that are real pants and still worn with long tops.<br /> So many knits stretch out over the rear so that one can see skin or undies through the stretchy knit. I doubt the wearer is aware of this because it would look fine in the mirror just standing, especially from the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014833 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:36:55 +0000 Day Vies 1014833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use footless tights as leggings under tunics in the fall. I have a felt pair in berry that I wear. All of my leggings go under tunics&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014826 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:32:59 +0000 shedev 1014826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear these kind of leggings, but I do wear the kind that look like jeans in summer due to the lighter fabrication. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014824 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:28:53 +0000 Aziraphale 1014824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't. &nbsp;I can't stand the feel of them. They are always uncomfortably tight around my middle. &nbsp;I'm OK with stretchy tights, though -- go figure. &nbsp;But anyway, if I want to run out the door and be comfortable, it's loose jeans for me. &nbsp;Mind you, my body type is totally different than yours, so maybe that's a factor. &nbsp;</p> <p>I quite like the look of the J. Crew pixie pant, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014806 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:13:19 +0000 Thistle 1014806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have not embraced the legging trend at all.&nbsp; Yoga, pants however . . . . yeah, it can be bad. Especially when my toddler is being cranky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leggings-that-suck-you-in#post-1014804 Tue, 27 Aug 2013 16:12:13 +0000 Lauren 1014804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wanted to get everyone's take on leggings for just running out the door and grabbing a drink or a coffee in the morning. I tend the do this and for that purpose I love J.Crew's pixie pant (kind of like a legging)(see here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/15B8E7b">http://bit.ly/15B8E7b</a>&nbsp;)&nbsp;and also Hard Tail (see here: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://bit.ly/19WMlBr">http://bit.ly/19WMlBr</a>&nbsp;)</p> <p>What does everyone else use as a legging? Even if it's under things that cover their tush?</p> <p>Just curious :)</p> <p> </p>