Leggings ARRRRRGGHHHH!

No, I wouldn't be seen dead in leggings. In my opinion they should only be seen in the gym.

I see too many women wearing them who - ahem - really shouldn't. If they could see themselves from the back maybe they wouldn't. At least they can look down and see their hefty thighs, but it doesn't put them off.

Trousers yes, leggings never.

Leggings are much more comfortable than tights, and the really thin ones are great in winter under other slax. Love my leggings.

I too like M&S treggings. They're somewhere between trousers and leggings. They're 'pull on', stretchy but give a nice feeling of support and always keep their shape.
They also come in short, medium and long lengths. I have several pairs and wear them all the time. Reasonably priced too. You can find them here...

www.marksandspencer.com/pull-on-treggings-with-staynew/p/p22400888?image=SD_01_T59_7880R_Y0_X_EC_90&color=BLACK&prevPage=srp

I've several pairs of black leggings from Lidl, they're a great fit, the right length, (I'm 5'8"), colour-fast, quality fabric, wash like a dream....& best of all £3.99 a pair!

I buy m&s leggings and Sainsbury's for my gd. I would say though don't get the cheapest ones in Sainsbury's they go really baggy, the marks ones are nice just got gd another pair, she lives and dies in them.

I envy all you can wear them but I have swollen knees so can't but I must agree Margrete some people don't seem to look and leggings are so thin you can see pants through not a good luck ?

Look

Next are very good, they last well, and don't go baggy

I'm another M&S fan. Great quality and fit at a good price.

Try the sport section of TKMaxx. Often they have good quality leggings at very reasonable price in variety of colours, styles and sizes. You have to search through stuff you wouldn't dream of wearing, but it's worth the trouble! Good hunting!

I'm a large lady and I wear Sainsburys leggings. The longest length is helpful for me as I'm 5' 7" tall. Over long tops they look great!

Love the username David1968!

Thank you Ladies for all your suggestions-I am now armed with much information to choose some really nice ones.

I agree leggings are not for everyone but they are perfect with a short dress (that I probably would have worn just with tights when I was younger) and boots.
I love the sound of treggings too Juney64

I m tall, and love my leggings with knee high boots and long tunic jumpers. Sorry if I'm being too obvious, but they last better if washed inside out.

My legs are too "sturdy" for leggings but I do envy you ladies who can wear them.

Stick to stockings ladies

I wear leggings with tunics and find them very comfortable - though not particularly attractive but with boots they're presentable. I too am not really sure about what footwear to wear with them. Any I guess that are as comfortable as the leggings. When I remarked 'what will people think?'my nan used to reply 'noone is going to offer to buy you a replacement'!!!!!

I have several pairs of leggings and jeggings but have never worn them because I dont know what footwear to wear with them. Any help with this please would be appreciated?

Daisyboots - I wear long boots, short boots, pumps and, in summer, flipflops or gladiator sandals. I hope that helps?

Daisyboots as DanniRae says you can wear any shoes/boots you like with leggings . It depends only on how you think you look in any kind of footwear with them. I have a friend who would never wear anything but boots with leggings. I would never wear boots with leggings. I prefer shoes - pumps, shoes with heels, brogues.

When you are out and about look at what other women are wearing with their leggings, see how leggings are styled in fashion magazines or on the websites of clothing companies that sell them and see what they team with them. You will soon get your eye in and get a feel for what look you prefer and will feel happy wearing.

Oh, I am wearing dark grey leggings today. I am just about to put my peach coloured trainers on because I am off for my daily walk, I will return home to put my black house shoes on and when I go our later to shop I will be wearing bright shiny black patent leather brogues.

I have a couple of pairs from Gudrun Sjödén. They're costly but very good quality and hard-wearing. Also, they're mostly cotton; no yucky synthetics for me, thanks!

Oh, and colourful!

And fun!

Re footwear with...

My favourite outfit at the mo is black/grey zig-zag patterned leggings with a grey/black/white dress (with 'ethnic' ribbon trim round the hemline), worn with thick, bright green walking socks and flat (I always wear flat) black lace up shoes.

I usually wear what DD2 (lovingly ) calls a "silly hat" as well.

Make your own style

Leggings are great worn with wellies too.

I bought Tesco F & F black leggings on a recommendation and I'll second it . They're nice and thick, a really good fit, don't bag and wash/last well. Oh, and they're cheap as chips!

I'll try Sainsbury's next just to compare them.