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Antje

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Last year this was quite a trend. Is this dated now, or still somewhat hip? Just checking

17 years ago

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Latest reply was from Angie

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Still hip!

17 years ago

Maya

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For some reason I find this style VERY young and not as flattering as a dress and leggings because it breaks the body up into more parts. Am I the only one? I can't see this being a good look for anyone over 21.

17 years ago

Antje

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I actually meant skirts and dresses!

17 years ago

Angie

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I know you meant dresses, Antje. I assumed so!

Quite right Maya. Leggings are sophisticated when they speak out like bloomers from underneath dresses, as opposed to a skirt ensemble.

17 years ago

TalloneinOR

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I have never liked leggings at all - for some reason it looks more Disney channel chic than grown up. I wouldn't wear them with a dress or a skirt, personally. It does look very young to me, but it's also not as polished as I want my style to be. I am in my low twenties, so I know I *could* wear younger looks, but I have always steered away from this particular look. What are the benefits of it? To me it breaks up a legline when a bare or hosed leg would create a longer, leaner line. Am I off in this perception?

17 years ago

Antje

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I had actually meant to check in about both skirts and dresses. Maya's and Angie's replies make a lot of sense and based on those I won't pair them with skirts. I'm still considering the look with a dress. I don't worry so much about the young vs. polished look; I generally enjoy wearing funky combinations. But I would have minded looking "dated" a little bit if I'm honest. Seems like that's not an issue, though. Thanks ladies

17 years ago

Angie

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Interesting analogy Talloneinor. I am at least 15 years your senior, wear leggings with dresses and take personal polish seriously. Leggings can be worn in a sophisticated way, otherwise I would not be wearing them. The devil is always in the detail!

17 years ago

TalloneinOR

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Angie, I think you're right. I work with college students so I see leggings in all sorts of interesting combinations! But I found some looks on department store websites today (I got curious!) and they were much better than what I usually see. You're right about the details; I think all I have observed today has been very different and more thoughtful than what I have encountered day to day. I'm still not super confident about leggings, but I'll have to play around with them! Thanks!

17 years ago

Angie

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I hear you talloneinor. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on leggings with the right dresses and accessories once you’ve experimented. And if you don’t like it, that’s okay! Feel free to bypass the trend.

17 years ago

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