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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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Makemydaypunk · 20/10/2025 11:57

SP2024 · 20/10/2025 11:50

This definitely seems to be the “mum” uniform at baby classes these days. I’m clearly too old and not cool enough as I remember that look the first time round. Old new mum here 🤣

It is around here as well, black leggings, white slouchy socks over the top with trainers and in winter paired with a full length puffa coat and woolly hat, Stanley cup optional!

Coldsoup · 20/10/2025 11:56

NannyOggsScones · 20/10/2025 11:45

I did this with my adidas socks at the weekend - I’m sure some teens saw me so given I’m 53 I might be personally responsible for killing this look. You can thank me later OP.

Grin DH and I successfully killed the ""skibidi" phase in our house by using it repeatedly Grin
RaraRachael · 20/10/2025 11:53

Must admit I've never seen anyone IRL wearing this - it mustn't have caught on where I live. I've seen it on Tv though and it looks awful. It's amazing what people will wear in order to be a sheep follow the latest trend.

Coldsoup · 20/10/2025 11:52

It's mainly only young teenagers and the occasional Stanley cup clutcher round here

whatcanthematterbe81 · 20/10/2025 11:50

You busy?

SP2024 · 20/10/2025 11:50

This definitely seems to be the “mum” uniform at baby classes these days. I’m clearly too old and not cool enough as I remember that look the first time round. Old new mum here 🤣

spoonbillstretford · 20/10/2025 11:49

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/10/2025 11:48

Preferable to bum cheeks on display.

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

MrsSkylerWhite · 20/10/2025 11:48

spoonbillstretford · 20/10/2025 11:25

At school 30 years ago I used to wear opaque tights and socks. Nice and toasty warm it was.

Preferable to bum cheeks on display.

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 20/10/2025 11:46

Ha ha, I’m looking at myself with blue slouchy socks over my yoga pants! It’s practical, never thought it was cool!

NannyOggsScones · 20/10/2025 11:45

I did this with my adidas socks at the weekend - I’m sure some teens saw me so given I’m 53 I might be personally responsible for killing this look. You can thank me later OP.

beAsensible1 · 20/10/2025 11:42

meh its an activity uniform. unless you suggest people tucking the socks under the leggings instead?

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 😂

EgregiouslyOverdressed · 20/10/2025 11:40

It keeps my ankles warm.

I'd also suggest 'sheep-like'. 'Sheepish' already exists as an adjective and has a completely different meaning.

whatevenwasthat · 20/10/2025 11:40

Isn't that what a trend is though - people being "sheepish" and adopting similar styles? You don't like it, OK, don't wear it.

I'm a typical millennial - will wear trainer socks with leggings as my uniform, but I am enjoying having warmer ankles at this time of year on the occasions I've donned a pair of full length socks. I shall do as I please. You do you.

Unpaidviewer · 20/10/2025 11:35

What trend are you wanting to start OP?

Slowdownyouredoingfine · 20/10/2025 11:35

It’s me 👋🏼 Its just leggings and socks though… hardly outlandish for the school run?! It’s comfortable, it’s warm. I’ll admit the socks feel a bit ‘trendy’ but I don’t want cold feet 😂

ImFineItsAllFine · 20/10/2025 11:34

It's not a 'uniform' round my way for anyone over the age of about 15

Foreverwipingcounters · 20/10/2025 11:30

Surely all trends are sheepish? I can't get worked up about the way someone wears their socks. Unless you go out dressed as Mr Blobby or with a massive dick on your hairband I doubt you're going to look very original. Just wear what you like and stop judging others for their seemingly practicle and comfy clothing choices.

CardiBTEC · 20/10/2025 11:25

The thing is, why should anyone feel the need to follow trends or start new ones? Doing this most of the time means buying more clothes you don’t need, more clothes going to landfill etc etc. I think it makes far more sense to pick a style you like, that suits you, stick with it and fuck what everyone else thinks 🤷🏼‍♀️

ERthree · 20/10/2025 11:25

Surely every trend/fashion is sheepish ?

spoonbillstretford · 20/10/2025 11:25

At school 30 years ago I used to wear opaque tights and socks. Nice and toasty warm it was.

WhatsForDinnerMama · 20/10/2025 11:25

Why are you bothered what ‘ladies’ wear? Stop looking and leave the ‘ladies’ alone.

spoonbillstretford · 20/10/2025 11:23

Haven't noticed many people wearing leggings other than at the gym.

I often have big fluffy socks on with leggings and fake Birkenstock clog things when I'm going to yoga or swimming, but it's a practical thing rather than a fashion statement.

Itiswhysofew · 20/10/2025 11:23

I think it looks really sweet.

bumbaloo · 20/10/2025 11:20

And anyway, sure ALL trends are sheepish by definition

you are requesting a new trend to follow? Weird.

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