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eta: pics/hair Skirted leggings review: I'm never taking them off.

Anonymous

So I ordered the BlackFive skirted leggings with the faux leather panel. They arrived ( with a $22 bill for duties and taxes , ugh ) and, well, I'm never taking them off. They are soft yet very substantial and nicely stretchy. Good firm waistband, and the faux leather panel is really nice looking! Beautiful dark grey, nice heavy gold zipper - all in all a good piece that is priced right. I ordered a Medium, and they fit perfectly. The back of the skirt cups my bum a bit, but I've already thrown a big loose cardi over it and I don't think that will be an issue. I am in love.

No pic , sorry. My hair looks like crap and I'm done fixing myself up for the day. Getting it colored tomorrow and am leaning to going back to red!

Having trouble getting a decent picture - winter lighting in my bedroom is not really great. Anyways - the pic shows them with sweater pulled aside to show you what the leather panel is like. And, new hair.

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Dimity

Darn about the duty, but at least the leggings are great. It's so nice to get something that really lives up to the hype.

Suz

(website)

Veteran

What a great review. I think I might just have to order a pair. I love the idea of grey. I wonder if I should get a medium, too. Hmmm.....

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

YAY. Glad you like them, Lisa. You owe us a photo.

(Sooooo you are buying black bottoms again. That's okay - these are very unique. You mentioned after your closet review that you had to be careful about adding more black bottoms to your wardrobe, so I'm reminding you gently about that here).

AND today's capsule post was FOR YOU. xo

catgirl

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Yay! Of course they are sold out now - I checked on them this morning. Where's the picture?!? So happy you love them!

Anonymous

Suz - hard to say about the size. These are almost like a ponte pant weight and I'm certainly glad I didn't go smaller. You are still quite a bit smaller than me though - so likely are a Small. I have to say that the shipping was quick and easy. I just ordered them last week. They offer "free" delivery , so I was a tad surprised by the duties, but I guess I shouldn't have been. The only other odd thing is the length. For anyone taller than me ( 5"5") they might not be long enough.

catgirl

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Where does the skirt hit you? Just figured out that polyvore says they are sold out but they are not!

Marley

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Very cute Lisa - can't wait to see a pic!

Anonymous

Oh Marley - I know you think these things are weird. Thanks for the comment:)

Una - a little shorter than finger tip length. But the whole beauty here is that the skirt part COVERS your front and back you-know-what. It all looks so much more polished than a regular legging. The skirt part does not stand away from my body though, and is more form fitting. Thank god I still have a decent bum and thighs You need these - you would totally wear them.

Angie - these don't count They are charcoal, and not pants . These are at-home thingies, or out shopping with boots and a sweater. Not for work. And yes, I know today's post was for me - or at least in my wildest dreams it was. I'm serious when I said I have copied it and committed it to memory.

I promise I'll do a photo tomorrow with my new hair! Wearing them right how with a Three Dots tank and a loose fit Babaton cashmere blend long cardi. Feel like a million bucks.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Got it. Your reasoning is sound.

Excited to see the pic. xo

gryffin

Veteran

Welcome to the darkside Lisa!! You are one of us now, but infinitely cooler with the leather panel!! So fabulous!! Enjoy them!!

karymk

Veteran

Cool legging. How'd you find something so cool? I love the zip and the addition of the leather. I guess I could copycat you with a leather skirt over leggings.

Red!!! How cool! I have to see! Do it!

Anonymous

karymk - these are right off Angie's skirted leggings post from last week (?). I attached my post to it. Red is my natural hair colour - or at least used to be:) Here is me a few years ago - I think I'm going to do it again for the rest of the winter. Too tough to maintain the colour in summer.

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jackiec

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Great review! Can't wait to see them on! I'm glad they are so comfy and make you happy :). PS can't wait to see your new red hair. Looks great in the photo!

catgirl

Veteran

Okay, I ordered them. I know I'm not shopping but not black pushed me over, and the leather, and the price. Excited to see them on you!

shiny

Veteran

I coveted these when I saw them but I couldn't figure out the sizing, so I ordered the EF versions instead.

Love you with red hair! You are one of those envious creatures who can wear hair of any color!

carolbee

Veteran

Some serious love here. Has Deborah seen this? FREE standard shipping to Oz - Yay!! BUT, not available in large - ITS NOT FAIR.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Is the leather real? It doesn't say "faux," but for the price, it can't be real, can it? (It doesn't make sense to me to have leggings that would require special cleaning.)
Can't wait to see you in them, Lisa. I love your red hair in the photo you added.

Deborah

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They look gorgeous!

I am concerned about the skirt length. Lisa, would it be annoying it I asked you measure the skirt from waist band to hem? Also I think I would need a large. How much stretch is there?

Dimity

Every time someone writes about these darn skirted leggings, I get that much closer to wanting a pair. Clearly, I'm not an early adopter But they're looking good. Probably a good thing we don't all live in the same town!

Dimity

Oh, and YES to the red hair! It's fabulous.

Transcona Shannon

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*tapping fingers impatiently waiting for pic*

Love the red hair!

Karie

(website)

Veteran

Oh I'm such a lemming - I want a pair too! And I want a picture of how you've styled them. Maybe wear them to the hairdresser's and take a pic of your beautiful 'do and the leggings outfit?

Anonymous

firecracker - definitely a faux leather panel; the care label (not in English- lol, and I'm surprised it made it through customs with labelling like this - Canada is very strict that way) says to hand wash or dry clean. Fine by me as I'm not treating these as wear-while-cooking-and-baking clothes if you know what I mean.

deborah - they are very thick, which is a good thing, but that means they are less stretchy than a regular thin lycra legging. I'm certainly glad I ordered a Medium, let's put it that way. I'll measure them when I get dressed - not near my bedroom right now - but I'm estimating about 14inches. And, they advertised free shipping to Canada too, which it was, but there was this added bill for duties and import tax.

Suz

(website)

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You look gorgeous with the red hair, Lisa!! Love that halter top, too -- fits right in with the 70s vibe going on now!

Well, I lemminged it and ordered these things. Yikes. Import duties and all they are about the cost of a pair of jeans....hope I wear them as much! And if not, some other Fabber is going to get them and I will swear off all leggings forever.

viva

Veteran

Suz and Una, what sizes did you order? I want them too.

And Lisa, PLEASE post a hair picture!!!

Suz

(website)

Veteran

I ordered small, in fear and trembling. I probably should have gone for Medium. But according to the waist measurement, small looked the better bet. And so.

karymk

Veteran

Gosh you can really swing either red or blonde! I love your fearlessness. I wish I had red hair. I think it would look awful on me for some reason.

How are they going to strip out the blonde?

catgirl

Veteran

I ordered M - I think Lisa and I are around the same size and Suz a size down. But we shall see!

You look fantastic as a redhead! And could go brunette too. Lucky!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

YOU ARE GORGEOUS WITH RED HAIR. Why are you going platinum blonde, girlfriend? Go red right now, Lisa. And I can't be any bossier than that. xo

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