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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??

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

I love that Maniac respect flowers

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deedaa Sat 16-Nov-13 21:28:31

I went against all my principles and bought some denim jeggings in M&S and they look pretty good with a long top. Even DH said they made my legs look thinner!

Ana Sat 16-Nov-13 21:23:57

grin That's where the long tops/tunics come in, joanna!

joannapiano Sat 16-Nov-13 21:22:12

I tried on some leggings a couple of years ago and looked like Max Wall's sister.
Never again.

BAnanas Sat 16-Nov-13 18:49:00

Definitely, but only black ones and always with something longish over them to ensure that the butt is well covered. I do like them, great with ankle boots and very comfortable.

gillybob Sat 16-Nov-13 18:28:56

You are probably right. I think she had definitely had a glassortwo, or three or four or twelve grin

The funniest thing was that neither of us dared speak up !

glassortwo Sat 16-Nov-13 18:24:34

grin grin she probably wont recall the conversation gilly.

gillybob Sat 16-Nov-13 18:17:54

Yes I love my leggings. I wear them with dresses, jumpers, skirts, tunics.....I have just invested in a pair of lovely wine coloured velvet ones, they're lush!

Hope Absent isn't reading this thread glassortwo grin

Oldgreymare Sat 16-Nov-13 18:07:55

No.
Every time I try them on I get a fit of the giggles!

JessM Sat 16-Nov-13 17:58:11

Yes. Have some slightly tailored ones from Zara and various others.
I think though that, if vain, one should check back view, if backside not covered by a long top. hmm

glammanana Sat 16-Nov-13 17:33:27

I have worn leggings for years and love them with longer length jumpers and dresses,I have also bought "Tu" jeggings from Sainsbury's in the denim material and wear them with my boots and a 3/4 coat they always look neat and tidy,in fact I now prefer them to my normal jeans as they don't have a zip at front or side which can dig in when you have over indulged on the goodies.grin

tanith Sat 16-Nov-13 17:24:49

Oh my jeggings not keggings

tanith Sat 16-Nov-13 17:23:24

That should say jeggings not leggings lol

tanith Sat 16-Nov-13 17:22:25

I wear them a lot with tunics and long sweaters they are just perfect, warm and so much easier for tucking into short boots. Sainbury do some some lovely fit kegging too.

glassortwo Sat 16-Nov-13 17:20:46

grin

Ariadne Sat 16-Nov-13 17:19:48

Knees, or leggings? If it's knees, it's not fair!!

Ana Sat 16-Nov-13 17:15:46

They are, aren't they? I've noticed that....hmm