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Do you wear leggings?

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mrsmopp Sat 16-Nov-13 16:36:01

Warm, cosy and comfortable, leggings are very popular.
But are we too old?
How can we wear them without looking a fright??

mrsmopp Sat 16-Nov-13 21:54:07

Lidl has some nice black ones at 2 pairs for a fiver that's good value.

mrsmopp Sat 16-Nov-13 21:54:40

Lidl has some nice black ones at 2 pairs for a fiver that's good value.

glassortwo Sat 16-Nov-13 22:15:04

Have to wear them with boots to get away from the Max Wall look joanna

GILLY grin

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 22:27:25

I wear leggings, I can honestly say I have never taken my age into consideration as to what I wear, all my life as long as my bum and tummy is tucked away tidy, I do not give a jot grin

janthea Sat 16-Nov-13 22:30:08

I love legging, jeggings and treggings. I wear them with long boots, ankle boots and pumps.

positivepam Sat 16-Nov-13 22:35:27

Leggings and boots, you can't beat them. I don't think age comes into this one really. They look good on any age, worn with long jumpers, tunics or whatever takes your fancy!! I say go for it. grin

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 22:58:03

Interrupting the tread, sorry, I love boots!!! I always have, my recent purchase are red one that lace up. I have no reason to wear them so I just look at them smile

Maniac Sat 16-Nov-13 22:58:09

I wear leggings - but usually with boots and long sweaters or tunics that cover my bum.No patterns or bright colours
I'm 82 !!

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 23:00:50

I love that Maniac respect flowers

Ana Sat 16-Nov-13 23:03:10

newist, I have to confess that I, too, have at least two pairs of gorgeous boots that I have never worn - but I love to look at them!

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 23:09:48

What colour are your gorgeous boots Ana ?

glassortwo Sat 16-Nov-13 23:14:59

Why have you never worn them new

glassortwo Sat 16-Nov-13 23:16:14

Dont ever need a reason to wear them new just wear them.

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 23:19:03

I always wear them confused

glassortwo Sat 16-Nov-13 23:20:47

sorry just reread it and its ana grin

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 23:23:12

That is fine, I wore my first pair in South Shields smile

glassortwo Sat 16-Nov-13 23:34:09

Ha ha were they red too.

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 23:36:58

Sadly no. they wear black but.... with red boots. grin

newist Sat 16-Nov-13 23:56:13

Were blush

gillybob Sun 17-Nov-13 01:22:08

South Shields newist??? Do I know you?

ffinnochio Sun 17-Nov-13 07:56:00

Any skinny jean lovers out there? I prefer them to leggings - more substantial. Never worn with heels though, as I don't possess any. smile

Gagagran Sun 17-Nov-13 08:19:09

Really interested to read this thread as I have been wondering if I dare get some leggings but no-one has mentioned socks! My feet are always cold so is it alright to wear socks with leggings or does that just look as if you should have your wellies on?

Mamie Sun 17-Nov-13 08:57:02

I would wear boots out of the house, but maybe those sort of slipper socks would work in the house?
I have quite a lot of tunics to wear with mine, but could do with some cheaper long t-shirts to wear over leggings in the house. Any ideas where? I am in the UK and going to Bluewater tomorrow, so should have a bit of choice.

mollie65 Sun 17-Nov-13 09:02:34

ffinnochio have to agree about skinny jeans - like to wear them with flats or boots - cannot grasp leggings as I am fairly small/short and find the crotch is around my knees and they wrinkle at the ankle grin
have viewed myself in full length mirror when wearing skinny jeans and it is not too horrific bad as I have slim legs and ankles and not too big a behind. Only problem with them is the low rise ones have to be belted round my waist rather than sitting on my hips and I invariably have to shorten them being a 'shortie'.
does anyone know if they do leggings in short / skinny leg mode?
best skinny jeans - firetrap by far.

JessM Sun 17-Nov-13 09:45:31

I think visible socks with leggings not on really. In the summer, slightly shorter leggings and flats. In the winter , leggings with boots and socks out of sight. Skinny models are sometimes depicted wearing them with short boots but the gap is awkward between full length leggings and tight jeans. Never... Ever.... Wear leggings with heels. grin It's up there with short skirts combined with low necklines. grin