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What summer dresses can I wear with leggings?

322 replies

TrinityForce · 23/04/2015 20:44

Things that don't look weird with them!

I just discovered I love dresses but hate my legs, so don't want to wear them without leggings... The only ones I have are winter dresses so look OK with them, but I'm worried about summer dresses looking 'off' with leggings...

help please?

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Karbea · 23/04/2015 21:09

Either wear leggings with longer tops or wear dresses, not together.

crje · 23/04/2015 21:16

Try maxi dress or long skirt & top

Dress & leggings isn't ok unless you are pregnant. Grin

Dancergirl · 23/04/2015 21:33

I disagree. I think you can wear short-ish dresses with leggings.

How about a Breton style dress from Joules or Boden etc?

frankietwospots · 23/04/2015 21:34

I've just bought this dress from H&M. I've worn it with bare legs and white Converse but think it would work with leggings too, maybe grey marl ones?

www.hm.com/gb/product/84577?article=84577-A&cm_vc=SEARCH

FrownsAndDimples · 23/04/2015 21:40

Watching with interest. I

Judydreamsofhorses · 23/04/2015 22:12

I often wear dresses and leggings in summer - I'm a 10/12 with HUGE calves and baring them is just too much. Plus I'm so hairy that I can shave my legs before work and have stubble by about lunchtime... I like skater styles, black Falke leggings (which are more like footless tights) and ballet flats. I also have a black/white Breton striped shift from French Connection which I like too. I think it looks good provided the dress stops a couple of inches above the knee.

HappyGirlNow · 23/04/2015 22:23

Please don't wear dresses with leggings...

Bluestocking · 23/04/2015 22:24

Seriously, what is wrong with wearing dresses with leggings?

hazeyjane · 23/04/2015 22:28

hahahaha

What will happen if people wear dresses with leggings?? Do people point and stare? Faint?? Spontaneously crap themselves???

I need to know!!!

Floisme · 23/04/2015 22:33

If you do then a fairy will die.

Judydreamsofhorses · 23/04/2015 22:40

Wear what you feel good in and what you like! This idea that certain things are "not allowed" clothes-wise properly grinds my gears.

Bluestocking · 23/04/2015 22:40

That's fine, I don't like fairies.

Superherosidekick · 24/04/2015 09:31

I think the only really acceptable dress with leggings is a Breton stripe tunic type dress and slightly cropped leggings. Please don't wear tea dresses and black leggings.

WindMeUpAndLetMeGo · 24/04/2015 09:36

I wear all my dresses with leggings! Skater style and tea dresses, but then I don't really care what anyone else thinks, I dress for me and if others don't like it, then it really doesn't matter Smile

hazeyjane · 24/04/2015 09:37

Shit, really?!

What about a tutu? Or a crinoline?

I need to know!!! What will brand me as a fashion doofus for all eternity!

mowglik · 24/04/2015 09:40

I agree forget silly rules just have a look at yourself in the mirror and decide whether you like the look or not.. There was a time when no one would ever wear trainers with dresses and now it's so common so wear what you like

gotredonyou · 24/04/2015 09:45

Oh god seriously?? I wear almost all dresses (tea, skater, short bodycon) with leggings/tights and I always get told I look stylish!! Who makes these rules??

DoctorLawn · 24/04/2015 09:49

I wear dresses with leggings. I've caught anybody looking askance, or making the sign of the cross, or covering their children's eyes.

I've got fat thighs and they rub together and get sore if they are bare.

I don't think women should be judging other women by what they wear (or men, for that matter). If you don't like it, don't wear it, but don't tell other people not to.

WipsGlitter · 24/04/2015 09:53

I like wearing legging under dresses in summer as it prevents my ample thighs from sticking together.

Ignore the fashion snobs, it's about what works for you.

whatithink · 24/04/2015 09:56

As a few others have posted, I too have thighs that rub together and huge calves, so leggings look and feel far better than bare legs.

Twinklestein · 24/04/2015 09:56

I think footless tights work better than leggings in the summer.

CallMeNancy · 24/04/2015 09:59

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WipsGlitter · 24/04/2015 10:06

I footless tights can be a bit finer than leggings.

iklboo · 24/04/2015 10:12

If people are paying for my clothes, they can tell me what I can & cannot wear. Otherwise, as I'm an adult, I'll decide what to wear, thanks.

Twinklestein · 24/04/2015 10:13

Footless tights are tights. Leggings are thicker.

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