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The leggings tucked into white socks ‘uniform’

164 replies

Beachwandering · 20/10/2025 10:52

Is it me or is this all a bit sheepish - time for a new trend surely, ladies?!

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Fupoffyagrasshole · 20/10/2025 13:21

ive lived in black skinny jeans and a black tshirt with either a denim shirt or red or yellow Plaid shirt for 25 years! Nobody is going to change me and I dont care what anyone thinks.

why do you care what other people wear op??

RafaFan · 20/10/2025 13:17

Needmorelego · 20/10/2025 11:03

I've noticed a lot of teenage girls who wear thick black tights under their school skirts with white socks over the tights.
I think it looks GREAT because we did exactly the same 35 years ago at my school.
We often went for bright coloured socks or miss matched ones but I expect a lot of schools don't allow that these days.

Were you in Scotland? I remember wearing the exact same thing, but can't believe that trend has come round again. I live in Canada now, and a few years ago teenage girls were wearing Birkenstocks and big fluffy socks (even in winter), and have now moved onto Blundstones and fluffy socks - much more sensible.

Myblueclematis · 20/10/2025 13:17

I saw a young woman wearing this look for the first time on Saturday whilst waiting for a friend in the shopping mall. Most fashion trends in young people often pass me by but coming onto MN, I'm obviously picking up on what's being worn and what's old hat.

I also noticed the woman wearing a skirt so short, I could see her pants under her tights! That was definitely not a good look at all. Could have done without seeing that in close proximity.

Namechangerage · 20/10/2025 13:16

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/10/2025 13:16

Not surprised. Horrible man.

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I don’t actually know who he is, just remember my parents saying it whenever I wore leggings!

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/10/2025 13:16

Namechangerage · 20/10/2025 13:15

😆 now that’s a reference I haven’t heard for a while

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Not surprised. Horrible man.

Namechangerage · 20/10/2025 13:15

MelancholyEnchantment · 20/10/2025 13:13

I tried it the other day getting ready for the gym and thought I looked like Max Wall (showing my age!). Not a look for me but I think it looks fine on others.

😆 now that’s a reference I haven’t heard for a while

MelancholyEnchantment · 20/10/2025 13:13

I tried it the other day getting ready for the gym and thought I looked like Max Wall (showing my age!). Not a look for me but I think it looks fine on others.

Namechangerage · 20/10/2025 13:13

Is it this look? I do find it a bit weird as I’d rather just wear the socks underneath my trousers. And not wear trainers that look ugly AF.

I’m still comfy by the way!! Just a wide leg trouser /adidas girl though so I appreciate it’s just not a look for me. And it’s not like adidas gazelles haven’t been everywhere. But I do see the socks tucked in absolutely everywhere.

edit to add: obvs different if you’re actually going to the gym, but that can’t be the case for everyone I see wearing it 🤣

The leggings tucked into white socks ‘uniform’
elb1504 · 20/10/2025 13:13

Currently sat here in my leggings with long white socks, its fabulous no more cold feet, or wet ankles on the school run and comfy for running around after 2 kids and in and out of the house.

BitOutOfPractice · 20/10/2025 13:07

I wear this to walk to the gym. If I’m going to yoga or Pilates they will be teamed with clogs. I’m 58. No fucks given what anyone else thinks.

boxofbuttons · 20/10/2025 13:05

Caleb64 · 20/10/2025 11:42

But it’s so comfy! I’ll be wearing this uniform as long as possible. I love that younger women now can wear trainers and socks even on nights out without feeling under dressed, I feel sick when I think about the heels I wore as a young woman 😂

Same on all counts! So jealous when I see everyone out in their trainers.

And the leggings-big jumper-white socks is my go-to office days outfit if I've got no client meetings (it's a very casual office, to be fair). Mega comfy and warm.

Vaninees · 20/10/2025 13:04

I’m not aware of ever having seen it. I guess this means it’s ubiquitous and uninteresting.

MrFluffyDogIsMyBestFriend · 20/10/2025 13:03

White sports socks have always been revolting so I couldn't quite believe it when they became fashionable. It's instant ick for me if a man wears white socks, especially if they're pulled up the mid calf.

spring1979 · 20/10/2025 13:00

I wear coloured ones but more like walking socks worn slouchy,not sport ones pulled up like my 12 year old 😂. And it’s only to keep me warm

Sagaciously · 20/10/2025 13:00

I’ve only just ditched my trainer socks and bought longer ones, so I hope I’m not already dated.

Findingmypurposeinlife · 20/10/2025 12:57

Salvadoridory · 20/10/2025 11:05

I like it. I wear white slouchy socks for pilates and am in the process of knitting myself some pink and lemon striped legwarmers. Bring back the 80s!

I bought some leg warmers last year! Was just thinking the other day I need to order more. Thanks for the reminder!

Coatsoff42 · 20/10/2025 12:55

Irritatedandsad · 20/10/2025 12:40

I think people are glad of this trend, our ankles were cold in the trainer socks era, now at least we can wear full socks with our leggings.
I prefer leggings as a daily wear, it means I am comfortable for my life of school run, work from home sittjng at desk, excercise, dog walk, school run again, park trip, football kick about with the kids, cleaning the kitchen floor, running washing up and down stairs and standing in the cold while they do their sport activity.
Its my favourite trend as I can wear my leggings plus not have cold ankles and be comfortable doing all the above.
(Pre kids I was heels and dresses or smart jeans only, but I did not have any of the above activities to do).

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Oh I am so happy about this trend too! I hated trainer socks slipping down into my shoes. I hated cold ankles, or shoes rubbing and giving you blisters.
Leggings and thick gym socks is a perfect combination for practical purposes.
And after the jobs, you can kick off your trainers and step straight into some nice boots. Lovely.

ilovesooty · 20/10/2025 12:50

OP not been back then?

Purplepeopleeaterz · 20/10/2025 12:50

We wore slouch socks over leggings in the mid 90’s, but we also wore donkey jackets that before that trend only the bin men wore, jelly shoes & rah rah skirts.

I do find the tight sports socks a bit jarring on myself but if I were younger would have been wearing it 🐑🐑

ThatNattyPlayer · 20/10/2025 12:49

eqpi4t2hbsnktd · 20/10/2025 12:36

It should be law that you can only wear a dry robe if you have literally just stepped out of a freezing pond.
Same with Uggs. Only legally acceptable if you have just finished surfing.

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Sometimes I wear leggings with the socks with my uggs just to piss people off

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/10/2025 12:48

Showing my age, they must be freezing.

DiscoBeat · 20/10/2025 12:47

Hardly worth starting a thread about how others choose to wear their socks!

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/10/2025 12:47

spoonbillstretford · 20/10/2025 11:49

Must admit, I've never seen any bum cheeks on display other than on the beach or in a changing room.

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See them most days at school chucking out time.

deadpantrashcan · 20/10/2025 12:47

ThatNattyPlayer · 20/10/2025 12:34

I wear it all the time, I got judged by some miserable cow in the patrol station over the weekend for it.
life is too short for moaning about people socks

That’s insanity. Certainly must have been a miserable cow.

teacupzs · 20/10/2025 12:46

I don't see many teens it's more 20s-40s.

I do find it a bit odd that you can have a group of women or men all dressed exactly the same now. When I was a teen/younger person there were trends but way much more variation.

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