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Leggings

(36 Posts)
tanith Sat 07-May-16 22:00:36

Oh my I hadn't given ankle length leggings a thought as I don't own any, mine are all calf length , I'm quite short and ankle length look terrible on me.

Ana Sat 07-May-16 21:51:27

Can't really see the point of wearing leggings with a mid-calf length dress.

Coolgran65 Sat 07-May-16 21:38:23

I have some nice knee length and just below the knee length jersey dresses bought specifically to wear with leggings. My leggings are only ever black, navy or grey. According to the dress I usually wear flat pumps or laced plimsol type shoes.
I find it sometimes is more flattering if the leggings are rolled up to make a little cuff and take them above the ankle bone.

Deedaa Sat 07-May-16 21:23:34

Black leggings can look awfully hot on a warm day. Young girls, particularly, seem convinced that black is slimming even if you're a size 22 - they aren't! You reach a point where a pair of linen trousers with a summery tunic would look so much more flattering.

Envious Sat 07-May-16 21:22:02

My legs don't need to look any thicker. I'm afraid with leggings they might.

wot Sat 07-May-16 21:15:48

I think leggings are a good compromise if you wouldn't wear a shortish dress.
Which I wouldn't at my age and with my legs

Envious Sat 07-May-16 20:55:22

Yes shoe style seems to be important. These dresses were below the knees I'd say mid calf.

tanith Sat 07-May-16 20:41:54

Meant to add I have a nice pair of wedge sandals that go with most things.

tanith Sat 07-May-16 20:41:16

I do, usually if I find something I like that's a tad too short then I'll happily wear a dress and leggings.

MiniMouse Sat 07-May-16 20:33:47

I possibly would if I could decide how short/long the dress should be on me and also what shoes would look good! I'm not usually a 'dress' person!

Envious Sat 07-May-16 20:19:34

I was at an event last night and I notice several women wearing light cotton dresses with black leggings and a cartigan. i don't wear dresses often because I don't find tights comfortable. Do any of you wear dresses and leggings?