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annagybe

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I'm pretty sure I mentioned before that my black leather leggings are bagging out in the knee.

NAS has these, but they're only leather fronted.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/pa.....tback=2637

I really like these, cause they're softer. But I need an 8.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/al.....tback=2402

Then there are these skinnies from All Saints
http://www.us.allsaints.com/wo.....ategory=25
But the true leggings are more
http://www.us.allsaints.com/wo.....ategory=25

Brands like Helmut Lang and others are in the $800-$1000 plus prices.

But maybe I really don't need them, because I am softer. I no longer need that hard edge. I'm so confuzzled.

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from annagybe

san

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You are so cute! Confuzzled? Funny. I think style transformation is an ongoing deal and part of being stylish so if you feel you are no longer a leather leggings gal move on to new frontiers. I like your softer look alot. It really suits you. You have an amazing sense of style.
ETA: I like the fabric backed pair best.

13 years ago

ironkurtin

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I think leather pants can have a soft edge. I like the ones with the fabric back, too - they'll breathe more.

Maybe a good leather guy can fix your pair's baggy knees?

13 years ago

Anonymous

Well, that's something you wouldn't wear to the Opera, that's for sure!

You know what, leather leggings ALWAYS end up bagging at the knee, (I've had three pairs in the few years that leggings have been 'happening'. I think I, too, was trying to prove something to myself about my edgy side, my still-youthful attitude(!) and halfway decent figure. LOL!) Now, I've given up the struggle, and my concession to 'rocker chic' is my biker jacket. As soon as the wind whips up on the Seine, they come out in force here. And the great thing is that a 'biker' jacket really is windproof, and can even be thrown nonchalently over a swish LBD to add a bit of edge to a softer outfit. Maybe something to consider?

13 years ago

rachylou

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Hmm. I feel like great things could be done with them all, but at the same time... I am strangely attracted most to the most casual - the ones that are leather fronted.

You're look really has turned softer and lighter. Maybe the suede? Are they out in 8?

13 years ago

Anonymous

Hey, ironkurtin,

Just the girl I'm looking for. We're back in Gay Paree, and I'll be in touch re our mutual obsession with 'little known' designers!

13 years ago

annagybe

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The faux suede ones seem to be sold out, at least online in the 8.

13 years ago

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