Eek!! I bought some leggings!

EX-TREEMLY gillybob!

I could live and die in legging/jeggings. I have all sorts of coloured leggings - some with flowers, some with patterns - all very eye catching. They are lovely. With a longish top I am set for the day. I am not a frock person. I wear pumps in different colours too.

Well, having read all the posts I am off to buy some leggings, I can see lots of uses, doing the housework with a long top in summer, under my nightdress on cold nights and as an alternative to long johns under trousers. Not sure I would wear them out of the house, maybe for gardening, but who knows.

I too have been reading all the advice on how to wear leggings. Got my first pair yesterday in Marks. Then a mid thigh length jumper from 'Primani'. But now I'm having trouble finding suitable boots to fit my chunky legs. So will be going off to Exeter for the day tomorrow. Any hints on who may stock something suitable would be great.

lundylinda I have the same problem with boots. Bought some supposedly wide fit on the Internet from Marks and they wouldn't even zip up. Took them back to a big Marks store and tried on various wide fit ones and was successful finally. Also Evans' boots are extra wide. Good luck! I HATE boot shopping but they are so useful with leggings I had to persevere.

What about ankle boots lundylinda?

Oh. This is all good. Thank you. My hopes are up. I did try some ankle boots on in Marks yesterday. The right one zipped up but the left one would only zip half way. So now realise one ankle/leg bigger than the other. Urghh.

I bought my new brown boots from Clarks and I think some of their styles come in wide fit too - hope you are successful.

Hotter do wide fitting boots, I noticed some short ones with a zip on both sides.

I have resisted leggings and jeggings until I read these posts. I bit the bullet and ordered a pair, plus a long top. I am short and skinny and I asked my OH what he thought. "Are you auditioning for Peter Pan?".

They have gone back.

Well, you must have looked very young in them littleflo, what's not to like?

Sainsbury's TU do nice Jeggings. Not too tight

Thanks Lona, Probably because I was Peter Pan from the neck down and pantomime dame from the neck up.

Long tops with them is the answer (no Peter Pan).

Uniqlo are my favourite for jeans / leggings. They only have shops in London I think but you can order online. Their jeans and leggings are rally comfortable and come in a good size range .

Everyone on this thread has been so enthusiastic about leggings /Jeggings that I feel really inspired to go shopping and try some with tunic tops. I was always doubtful about what to wear on my feet, but these posts have given me the suggestions I needed. Thanks everyone.

How about a regular "style" thread to inspire those of us who feel a little left behind by fashion but would like to be a bit braver?

Mail order or trip to Bath... duo boots have various widths. I have opposite problem , my legs are the only thin bit. I probably look like a lollipop!

Good idea yogagran

'Yours' also do wider fittings for feet and legs. I've just had to start looking, I thought no-one did them but actually quite a few places do. Shoe Tailor is another one.

www.shoetailor.com/shop/boots/1/_/N-1ytlbsk/products/show.action?type=cmr&hnid=1250481354

If you find a pair of leggings too flimsy and cheap - wear two pairs.

Just a quick update on my search for boots in Exeter yesterday. Found a pair in Hotter called 'Mystery'. Felt pleased because they were just right in a standard fitting. Evans had lots of choice but majority were in man made material. Marks' and Clarks' too tight.

Thanks for that Lundylinda. When the Marks pair I ordered online in wide fitting were too tight, I thought my calves must be even huger than I thought. Interestingly, several pairs in the shop were too tight but sadly the ones that fitted were man made which was not what I really wanted. As I haven't worn them yet, I may well have a look at other shops especially Hotter and see if I can find better ones in leather. What a useful thread this is

Yes Purpledaffodil. It's lovely being able to join in with so many for advice and hearing about trends, successes and failures. I'm new and really look forward to logging in.

I've been in serious trouble for my opinions re leggings before, but hey ho, lets make a few more enemies. I think that tight leggings are one of the worst fashion items to arrive for many years. IMO they rarely look good and in many cases look awful to my eye. If you are young, give me a mini skirt and a good pair of pins, for the older woman a nicely tailored skirt takes a lot of beating, and at any age a good pair of tight jeans - wow.
Whilst I'm on pet hates, ankle length boot with skirts.

OK ladies, I set myself up, now you can gun me down ( I would point out that I am a fashion icon - NOT)

Obviously the anaesthetic is still affecting you Pompa. Tight jeans and Jeggings are very similar in effect except there is usually more bottom revealed in the former. Which would certainly not explain your predilection I'm sure. Would not dream of gunning down a sick man of course. Get well soon
I agree Lundylinda . GN is such a useful site with many lovely people on it. Welcome to you.

Strangely enough, I was having a discussion with DD about boots and skirts today, and we both agreed that ankle boots with skirts usually look awful!