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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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ShimmySkirt · 29/12/2024 12:06

I think it makes calves look more shapely and sporty. It's also really comfortable and practical but definitely a young people's look ditto socks and sliders, gorgeously comfortable and cool but questionable on older folks.

LlynTegid · 29/12/2024 12:05

This is the UK. Most people don't do style. Not helped by our high street (and online) fashion retailing which is a disgrace.

Far too often I think people are wearing leggings to be 'comfortable' instead of recognising weight gain or simply that they are a different clothing size than they think they are.

Socks over leggings are not the main awful trend.

Bellaboot · 29/12/2024 12:02

I'm annoyed it's considered now a teenage thing as an old fitness instructor who has been doing it for years🤷

Ariela · 29/12/2024 11:58

Is this a thing now? Thought only horsey people wore socks over jodhs / breeches ?

mrpinkwhistlescat · 29/12/2024 11:30

I'm over 60 and have tried this look, but only for very casual wear.
I really want to try the crew socks with a skirt or dress look, but haven't been brave enough yet ( might be a mutton issue).

Butteredtoast55 · 29/12/2024 11:00

Surely you wear black socks rather than white if you're doing it to keep your ankles warm? I do think trainers and bare ankles look ridiculous in the winter, especially paired with a massive duvet coat.

Doggymummar · 29/12/2024 10:56

I was given three pairs of leg warmers last week, the brand is ELLE and knowing the giver they would be from Amazon I wore the pink ones and my neighbour shouted, I want to live forever at me. Bless him.n

BoredZelda · 29/12/2024 10:52

If you don't like it, don't do it.

Others may like it, or not care.

curtaintwitcher78 · 29/12/2024 10:44

TammyJones · 29/12/2024 10:36

I've still got 3 pairs
Black which I ware over black legging if it's really cold.

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TammyJones · 29/12/2024 10:36

curtaintwitcher78 · 29/12/2024 08:49

Bring back leg warmers

I've still got 3 pairs
Black which I ware over black legging if it's really cold.

whereisthebook · 29/12/2024 09:34

I don’t love the way it looks but I do it myself😂
Keeps my ankles warm and stops my leggings from sagging at the ankle (pet hate of mine).

Surprisingly, when I’m wearing leggings and trainers out and about, I’m not really thinking about about fashion and how to elongate my legs.

Sadly, I can see this thread turning into the usual fat-bashing.

Funfuninthesunsun · 29/12/2024 09:25

I wear mine like that for the gym. I didn't realize I had to focus on making my legs look long. How terrible of me.

SnapdragonToadflax · 29/12/2024 09:25

They look completely daft, like you've gone out in your bed socks. Fine for teenagers, they're meant to look daft, but adults copying them is just weird.

Black socks or legwarmers yes, ugly white sports socks no.

mummysontheginalready · 29/12/2024 09:21

not sure i would get away with it but it would be lovely not to have the gap between end of leggings/trousers/jogging bottoms and shoes. i do remember wearing something similar at school socks over tights must have been towards end of Secondary school but found it pulled my tights down all the time so ended up with a bare bum which is much chillier than cold feet!

Pottedpalm · 29/12/2024 09:05

foyc · 29/12/2024 08:55

I've embraced longer socks over trainer socks now, but you won't catch me wearing leggings unless you see me going to or from the gym, I still don't understand grown women wearing gym wear for anything other than the gym. Don't get me started on tracksuits!

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.

Onlycoffee · 29/12/2024 09:02

I am over 50, broke my foot a year ago and still have trouble with my ankle swelling so the ribbed longer socks are great for some compression.

I'm aware I might look like I'm trying to follow younger trends but I who actually cares?

Also I do actually like the look.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 29/12/2024 08:59

There's nothing inherently ugly or nice-looking about it imo - it's just fashion. If something was deeply unfashionable-looking when you were young, it's hard to like it as a look when it becones fashionable when you're older.

Sinkintotheswamp · 29/12/2024 08:57

I do this for the gym and running. Keeps my ankles cosy when it's chilly.

Tia86 · 29/12/2024 08:57

A lot of secondary school aged girls do it here but have noticed an increasing number of adults copying this look too. I definitely would look like some gym reject so am probably just jealous of those who can pull off the look.

Ginmonkeyagain · 29/12/2024 08:57

I've always wore my socks like this with leggings as trainer socks are the work of the devil. I only wear leggings for exercise so I am not overly bothered what they look like.

NooNakedJacuzziness · 29/12/2024 08:56

My ankles will remain exposed (the Victorians would be aghast!). I think it looks much better. Socks over leggings looks too sensible, like tucking your top into your knickers

foyc · 29/12/2024 08:55

I've embraced longer socks over trainer socks now, but you won't catch me wearing leggings unless you see me going to or from the gym, I still don't understand grown women wearing gym wear for anything other than the gym. Don't get me started on tracksuits!

mynameiscalypso · 29/12/2024 08:54

Lots of the mums on the school run wear it. I'm pro-it because it keeps your ankles nice and toasty warm. If you're pear shaped, I think it can stop you looking like a turnip too (speaking from experience)

neverbeenskiing · 29/12/2024 08:53

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. Trainer socks not only look daft IMO, they are uncomfortable and annoying.

Commonsense22 · 29/12/2024 08:52

It looks awful. But I'll take them over lip fillers or over-done eyebrows, it's a fairly harmless trend.

The irritating thing about them is that they scream "I'm following a trend! I am trendy! I have a tiktok and instagram account "!

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