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White socks over leggings

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LadyDimpletonFrisby · 29/12/2024 00:46

It's kind of ugly.
Personal preference of course (so let's not get too deep!), but it's everywhere right now and looks so awful that it turns me off buying any clothes paired with them. I can appreciate kids wearing them because younger people like to mess with convention but jesus they make even the longest legs look cut in half. Just no!

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DUsername · 09/05/2025 23:21

That was well worth resurrecting an almost 5 month old thread for. I'm sure there are more recent ones you can start a fight on?

Numberfish · 09/05/2025 23:12

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 29/12/2024 12:32

It's the fashion but why start a thread criticising something that will probably be read by people who wear them. Ugly?

But, as long as you get to post in an attempt to find your little tribe.

You know you’re even more bitchy and controlling, right?

Oldgalgames · 30/12/2024 22:08

I'm nearly 40 and wear my socks over leggings, couldn't care less what anyone thinks it's warm and comfortable!

Mummy2mybear · 30/12/2024 22:07

Ladybyrd · 30/12/2024 19:13

@Comff Bitter and jealous of crocs? No, I'm good, thanks.

I think she is referring to the mum not the crocs, definately bitter towards her 🤷

babyproblems · 30/12/2024 21:45

Black leggings = black socks. I can’t stand the adanola ‘sports’ look. I think it looks so cheap & tacky!!

Pyjamatimenow · 30/12/2024 21:43

Very happy with this trend. It’s comfy and it makes my 36 inch legs look a bit shorter which is welcome. Also means I can wear my leggings that are a bit short in the leg because the sock covers the gap

PagodaOak · 30/12/2024 21:43

I’m a fan, bare ankles are a no no.
I feel rather sporty in my white socks pulled up over my leggings.

I’m 40 next year, do you know what one of the (many) great things about getting older is? I no longer care what others think about me, this extends to fashion. It’s a lovely feeling!

AmiablePedant · 30/12/2024 21:42

Pottedpalm · 29/12/2024 09:05

I agree; leggings are not outerwear. I don’t want to see your lardy arse and bulging thighs, thanks. At least wear a longer jumper.

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Old enough to remember leggings back in the 80's/90's PAIRED WITH THE LONG JUMPER OR TUNIC. Most women have better legs than hips; it was a kind look. (Whimpers nostalgically.)

zeddybrek · 30/12/2024 21:39

Seen this around here for a while, end of COVID year. I thought it was a fad and tried it and my goodness, so comfortable. I don't care how I look but will never go back to cold ankles again. As they say, don't knock it until you try it.

iwentjasonwaterfalls · 30/12/2024 21:38

I hated it when I was teaching; not only because white socks were against uniform rules but also because I thought it looked ridiculous.

I got some nice white socks for Christmas and put them on over my black leggings 😳 ashamed to say I quite liked it 😳

PixieLaLar · 30/12/2024 21:33

Yuckyyuckyuckity · 29/12/2024 08:49

Love them. So comfy, warmer, cold exposed ankles are no longer a thing. No more annoying trainer socks slipping off your feet inside your trainers. I have a couple of pairs of leggings that are slightly too short but that doesn't matter any more because the socks hide the length. This is one trend I hope stays for a long while!

This!

Beatzzz · 30/12/2024 21:30

I’m 40 and love wearing socks over my leggings. I go to the gym a lot but I also
wear gym wear when I’m not at the gym because it’s so comfy. I think the best thing about turning 40 was stopping worrying about what other people think.

OnePeppyDenimHelper · 30/12/2024 21:24

Love it.

stealthsquirrelnutkin · 30/12/2024 21:22

curtaintwitcher78 · 29/12/2024 08:49

Bring back leg warmers

Did leg warmers go away?

fashionqueen0123 · 30/12/2024 19:16

LadyChilli · 29/12/2024 08:52

I would, but for the fear of looking like a tragic almost 50 year old trying to look like a youngster. I think it's a great look though, makes me think of 80s leg warmers.

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Same!
I think I’d look like an utter prat if I did it in my 40s.
Reminds me of 80s leg warmers and 90 slouch socks!

InfoSecInTheCity · 30/12/2024 19:15

curtaintwitcher78 · 29/12/2024 08:49

Bring back leg warmers

I love leg warmers, couldn't care less if they're in style or not, they keep my ankles and shins warm.

Ladybyrd · 30/12/2024 19:13

@Comff Bitter and jealous of crocs? No, I'm good, thanks.

Comff · 30/12/2024 19:06

Ladybyrd · 29/12/2024 12:10

One of the moms (CF who will blatantly push in at the school gate) does it thinking she's one of the cool kids. Yanked up her calfs with crocs. Grim.

Bitter and jealous much?

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 30/12/2024 18:59

'White Socks over Leggings'...🎼

Wasn't that one of Julie Andrew's favourite things?

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 30/12/2024 18:53

Globusmedia · 30/12/2024 11:39

They don't work for my short legs, makes my slimmest feature look chunky! Whereas trainer socks make my feet and ankles look all delicate and graceful.

I do think it looks quite good on other people though.

I like those too, they're great. The best place I've found for them is Asda.

Globusmedia · 30/12/2024 11:39

They don't work for my short legs, makes my slimmest feature look chunky! Whereas trainer socks make my feet and ankles look all delicate and graceful.

I do think it looks quite good on other people though.

Dovestree · 30/12/2024 10:51

Worldgonecrazy · 29/12/2024 08:50

It’s a young person thing. I have no idea who can look at someone wearing it and think “That’s a great look / can’t wait to copy it.”

I agree. If you're under thirty, crack on, but I saw a woman heading for fifty sporting this look yesterday and cringed so much.

LionMaine · 30/12/2024 10:44

It keeps the ankles warm but I also kind of like the look. I like the contrast of black against a lighter colour.

Black socks worn with black leggings look odd to me, it looks like I’m wearing tights.

I also can’t bring myself to wear ankle socks anymore. So 2007😆

Newgolddream70 · 30/12/2024 10:29

Well I am wearing the red socks they gave me in hospital once because I didn't bring slippers. They are like totes toasties with non-slip rubbery bits on the soles. Damn stylish if you ask me 😁

A school Mum friend in her 40s (and a decade younger than me) said she refused to do the white sock over leggings trend because it was too 'try hard' at her age.

Crackers4cheese · 30/12/2024 10:16

am currently wearing red walking socks over my trousers

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