Looking for a skirt

Bags what sort of leggings are you currently wearing?

Just this morning I was discussing leggings with a friend. Haven't worn them for decades - memories of saggy knees (obviously cheap ones)

I was thinking of good quality leggings that would look stylish with a top or long sweater, etc. but was worried that I might find them too warm!

Instead of a skirt in addition to leggings maybe you should also look at thicker leggings, sort of jodhpur-like?

These are what I found on the John Lewis site

Leggings

Orvis do nice riding-type skirts which are not too" flippy" I would have suggested CC and Viyella too - alas only available by internet for me since their local shops closed. Or how about tunics? (I personally like Woolovers as they use wool and not synthetics) Ah, but have spotted you want something longer.

If dressmaking is one of your many talents Bags, you could do worse than make one for yourself.

Last year I found that wearing leggings which could also be described as thick footless tights under jegging type trousers kept me beautifully warm - same leggings under normal trousers were not so war. I have come to the conclusion that closer fitting garments are much warmer - that is also the same for top half gear too --- but you all probably have been doing that for years!! You can also get thermal leggings in M and S.

www.viyella.co.uk/fcp/product/viyella/Skirts/Petite-Teal-Fit-And-Flare-Cord-Skirt/4187

Not cheap!

www.houseofbruar.com/house-of-bruar-ladies-cord-riding-skirt-prodtq15060/

I put riding skirts into Google and found quite a few!

I like that one, phoenix. I also Googled and found a very plain green wool tweed riding skirt for only £225!! You coud make it for £30 with very good material.

I couldn't when , I expect a round of applause and a standing ovation if I manage to sew a button on properly!

I love the lifestyle suggested by the House of Bruar catalogue! It's sort of Rosamunde Pilcher meets US President visit to Balmoral!! The women all look incrediblt smooth and not at all weatherbeaten fron their days out stalking, but their overdose of tartan can be so OTT that even as a Scot I couldn't imagine myself in half of the outfits!

Thanks for the ideas and suggestions, peeps. I looked at the posh leggings and gasped at the prices of some. Also, I don't like polyester. I try to stick with natural fibres.

I've tried more close-fitting leggings under fairly close-fitting trousers. Unfortunately I find that too painful. Close-fitting is OK but it has to be very soft and flexible not to cause (or increase) pain.

I had found the House of Bruar cord skirt and liked it. Just the fussy tabs at the waist put me off and the price a little bit, though I'd pay that if I was going to wear the garment a lot (thinks: 'wear it to death').

I'm not keen on the fit and flare style.

I might make one, anno – could easily and have done in the past, but there is no decent fabric shop anywhere near, which is a bit limiting.

I think I'll take another look at Orvis, except theirs tend to be too long for me.

Difficult? Fussy? Me?

If you walk round their showroom it is even more fun, provided you keep your credit card firmly in your pocket. From a distance I did see a gorgeous silk satin blouse with a peacock feather design on it in singing blues and turquoises and purples. I could read a notice that said "25% off" so I went over for a closer look. Even with the discount it was well over £100, so I am afraid I walked away again.

I think they do well from the touring US visitors. Their showroom is a big complex, the only stopping point and eatery on the main road for many miles. Once in for a snack lunch (very nice) you are tempted to go and look at the goods on show before continuing on your way.

Check out Gudrun Sjoden. Natural materials (mostly). Colourful and different. She's got layering down to a fine art.

That was about House of Bruar, btw, Thatbags beat me to the post.

I like the tweed culottes (H of B website). Bit pricey though. I had a pair of them in Black Watch tartan back in the early 80's - should have kept them as they've gone round again!

Ooh, thanks, ffin. That's a new one to me... <runs off to look>

Bags there's a smashing online remnant material shop in Glasgow which sells ends of lines of very good quality materials for up to 75% off. I bought the material to cover an armchair from them earlier this year, and they sent out samples before I bought what I wanted. Saved a fortune! I'll find the link in case you're interested.

Remnant Kings
www.cylex-uk.co.uk/reviews/viewcompanywebsite.aspx?firmaName=remnant-kings-fabrics-central&companyId=17168903

Thanks, when

What about this one Bags
I always think the Toast models look a bit like you

That is a very nice skirt, jane, thank you. However, that ffinnochio has set me off on the Gudrun trail now and I'm having a lot of fun . Just hope I can carry it off!

You realise your attire will now be closely scrutinised at the Edinburgh meet-up Bags

Hello bags' I have just done a reccy online and found cashmere blend leggings in Matalan for £16. Not cheap for leggings I know but I was thinking the warmth of the cashmere might be worth it.

I live in East Ren, not far from a Matalan store, if these are of interest to you, I can check them out/post them up to you. Would be no trouble at all.

On one of our visits to House of Bruar, we couldn't help but notice the couple who had arrived to buy more of what they were wearing. They were both kitted out, head to toe in, straight out of the catalogue complete outfits.
My first thought was 'are you wearing that for a bet'?

I'm another Scot who could not wear these outfits and keep a straight face