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Leggings as trousers.

9 replies

MoonGirl1981 · 15/02/2011 16:58

This is happening a lot round my way.

The (ahem) larger ladies are wearing leggings now as trousers, tucked into boots and worn with a short top.

I must have counted ten or twelve people out today like this.

I honestly feel that on anyone over a size 8 that this is not a good look.

The cheaper brands are see-through, like tights. One girl had baggyness around her 'area' and the others had definate camel toes.

Personally feel that leggings look great under long tops, shorter skirts and dresses but really shouldn't be worn instead of jeans/trousers/long skirts.

Am I in the wrong? Or is this fashion now?

I'm not trying to be horrible, but if you're too big for a certain trend (myself and sleevelessness for example) then you should avoid it, despite what the magazines tell you?

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biryani · 15/02/2011 17:28

I agree. Leggings should always be of good quality and be worn with something that is a contrast, IMHO, such as a looser top or longer cardi that flows. Otherwise the balance seems to be all wrong. For larger ladies, tight thin leggings should be a no-no anyway.

jesuswhatnext · 15/02/2011 17:45

fat or thin, if you are over 16 COVER YOUR ARSE UP! i think it looks horrible!, leggings show every bit of cellulite, every wobble, every lump, shows your fanny shape ughhhh!!

i like leggings, very comfy etc, just wear with a dress, nice flowing top etc oh!, and make sure they are long enough! those 'short at the ankle' ones would make kate moss look frumpy!

bristolcities · 15/02/2011 18:04

leggings under dresses conjures up images of Heather Trot.

I would rather have my arse on display tbh.

Besides i don't think its a matter of size but more proportions.

laosvher · 15/02/2011 20:03

Personally I don't like to be able to see anyones underwear/lack of.
Otherwise I really don't care :o

Ooopsadaisy · 15/02/2011 20:09

I am that size 8 that you speak of!

However, I would never go out (or stay in) looking like that! Yuck!

I am wearing leggings today with a long navy and cream shirt. No-one can see my underwear or the shape of my undercarriage.

Meggles76 · 15/02/2011 22:25

I am 5ft size 8 - 10 and would NEVER EVER consider leggings with a short top.

This should be the reserve of those under 16 and a dress size 6!!

I do wear leggings but only with tunics, longer cardigans or under dresses

lv75 · 15/02/2011 22:30

it's a foul fashion and I don't like seeing goats foot.

Middlemarchlover · 15/02/2011 23:31

It's gross and I wouldn't do it even if I was a skinny thing!

LadyWellian · 15/02/2011 23:36

No, no, no, no and no.

This is DH's particular bugbear (he has even been known to point it out strongly to waiflike DD if her top is a bit short) but I have to agree that leggings are not a substitute for trousers.

I'd be tempted to ask if they had forgotten to put their skirt on.

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