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The annual leggings thread - will you be wearing them this spring?

59 replies

TuscanMum · 20/03/2018 22:35

Never an issue for me in winter as I always wear opaque tights and dresses or skirts.

But spring and summer (ha) leggings are always a nice idea! Still warm but can wear sandals.

Please let me know if you’ll be wearing leggings this year!

OP posts:
NorthernLurker · 20/03/2018 22:36

I wear leggings all year round. Can't bear tights. So that's a yes

Caspiana · 20/03/2018 22:37

Yes! They’re so comfortable, and I think they look ok under a long top/short dress with flats.

leccybill · 20/03/2018 22:38

No, stopped wearing them a couple of years ago. Prefer shorter tops now as it turns out I do have a waist after all.

gettingtherequickly · 20/03/2018 22:42

The only time I'd wear leggings is in the gym.

Twotabbycats · 20/03/2018 23:12

In spring, yes, under dress/tunic.

In summer - no, far too hot!

FrozenMargarita17 · 20/03/2018 23:23

I have an 8 month old and I live in leggings now. Too much faff to wear much else haha.

MistressDeeCee · 21/03/2018 00:01

No chance. Too unflattering. Particularly the 'leggings under smock(ish) dress' look. Opaque tights look so much nicer. Capri pants or jeans look much better with long or short top than leggings do. Leggings are ok for gym or outside exercise tho.

sweetmonkeys · 21/03/2018 06:28

Only when going for a run. And then they're Under Armour running ones Grin Wouldn't be seen dead in leggings outside the house. So unflattering and frumpy.

CopASquat · 21/03/2018 06:31

I wear them all year. Can't bear tights or most jeans.

CopASquat · 21/03/2018 06:32

Capri pants or jeans look much better with long or short top than leggings do

Capri pants?! The 90s called and want their clothes back.

MelonKim · 21/03/2018 06:39

People don’t. A waistband is your friend.

VeganCatLover · 21/03/2018 06:42

No, I live in tights and dresses. I will keep wearing tights until it's warm enough for bare legs. I own no trousers but literally about 500 dresses.

Allthepinkunicorns · 21/03/2018 06:44

Yes I will be wearing leggings, I wear them whenever I feel like it.

CopASquat · 21/03/2018 06:50

Leggings have got waistbands.

IRL every woman I know wears them except my grandmother. Yet on MN they are hated beyond belief. It's v odd.

I wear mine with trainers and long oversized tees, not ballet flats and dresses.

I own no shoes which are not converse or trainers and I own no dresses.

I give no fucks.

IWouldLikeToKnow · 21/03/2018 06:52

Have never worn them. Hate them.

PNGirl · 21/03/2018 07:10

I will be wearing them for a 9-hour night flight with a mid-thigh t shirt, leather jacket and trainers. That is my one exception. Otherwise, no.

BexleyRae · 21/03/2018 07:18

My wardrobe consists of leggings and opaques with long tops or dresses.
I couldn't care less if I'm unfashionable, I'm happy 😊

choppolata · 21/03/2018 07:49

Leggings all year round since 1986! Wouldn't be without them.

GrannyGrissle · 21/03/2018 08:01

CopASquat I love capri pants but (no offence legging lovers) would not wear leggings if you paid me. That is why i love being a grown up and knowing my tastes and style, i can wear what i like regardless of fashion trends.
Not keen on tights and have reintroduced stockings and suspenders to my undies drawer. Am fed up of hoiking tights up at the crotch throughout the day Grin (just need the weather to get on board so i can ditch the jeans and cashmere lounge pants!).

Neganforever · 21/03/2018 08:08

I'm one of the fashion faux pas brigade who wears thick cotton leggings on their own, no real bum coverage. I also wear them with mini skirts. I don't care, they're warm and comfortable and I can run with the dog in them. I'm a runner so lucky legs and bum are very toned.

LizTaylorsFabulousTurban · 21/03/2018 08:13

I'm wearing them right now. And sometimes I just wear tights. Or capris, or loose joggers, or jeans, or smart fitted trousers, or baggy linen trousers, or long skirts. But generally I wear clothes that I like, that suit me, and are comfortable. I don't get the legging hate on here (although not particularly in this thread); they might now be something you would wear yourself but why the vitreol directed towards those that do?

SinglePringle · 21/03/2018 08:23

Apart from my beautiful leather ones (thicker than normal), I only wear normal leggings to the gym and proper work out leggings.

I hate the leggings / tunic top look. Frumpy.

expatmigrant · 21/03/2018 08:37

Only for gym or garden. Should be banned from wearing any other time and I find that the women who do wear them are the ones that really shouldn't. Not a good look.

Frankiewears · 21/03/2018 08:41

I like cropped ones with plain tunics and converse. I am apple shaped so it looks great.

happymumof4crazykids · 21/03/2018 09:01

I wear leggings all the time!

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