Why are tights so popular

Beware of extra bulky sweaters which can make your legs look like stick figures and your torso look huge by comparison. Proportion is key here. So what do you wear on your feet? Knee or riding boots are a classic combination. Choose boots in a color similar to the leggings to create a long lean line. Ballet flats are another classic look, think Audrey Hepburn.

Low-heeled pumps or sandals look great with leggings but beware of the stiletto which is hard to get right and can easily lean toward trashy. Booties are perfect with leggings. If you liked this post. Your email address will not be published. I am a 62 year old mother of 8, grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 2. I am not over weight and I love the way they look on other mature women but they just feel too breezy for me.

Maybe after reading this I will gutsy up and give them a try. Love your blog and all of the posts. I saw that video. It is hilarious, but I ended up ignoring it. I hope they never go out of style. Try them again. Unfortunately some women wear a short top and all the leggings exposed!

Honestly they have no idea! The bum area should NOT be exposed in leggings! Simple no brainer. I wear them all the time. So comfy. You can dress them up or casual. We currently have snow on the ground and the temperature is in the teens. No bare ankles for me. Long tunic sweaters are my choice to wear with the bottoms. I wear leggings often and paired with a tunic or dress and a flowy longer sweater or cape.

Thanks for this, Jenn! Leggings should clearly be labeled as such in the name. Tights are thinner fabric, and more closely resemble opaque tights. Whereas leggings can come in various fabrics, weight, colours, patterns and lengths plus can be worn with or without a sock. I usually wear leggings with a long sweater or a long blouse, almost always with riding boots.

Thanks for the great tips! Great advice! I live in leggings in the cooler seasons, and even have some with fleece linings for the coldest weather — which unfortunately were dragged out this week in the Midwest. I loved those Chicos denim leggings on you and ordered them myself. Tempted to try a velvet pair for the holidays! This is a trend I wish would disappear unless worn only in winter under a dress for warmth. Too many women get the look wrong, and oversized tops just make us look larger than we actually are.

I have never worn any kind of leggings because I have heavy legs and ankles. I think the best fabric for me would be the ponte, but I think I already know how it will look. LOVE leggings, always worn with the length top you describe.

They were also a form of practical clothing for dancers and military personnel alike. Clearly, leggings have been around for quite a long time. Their relative popularity at various points in history outpaces even their popularity today.

Here are a few reasons why leggings are now experiencing another surge in popularity:. The fashion industry has certainly come a long way from rough wool and buckskins. Modern tights and leggings give you unlimited freedom of movement, and you have all the choices you could possibly want when it comes to warmth and breathability. They can be worn for unmatched comfort for virtually any activity, from running a marathon to relaxing on the couch.

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