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what can i wear instead of leggings?

73 replies

iheartwinter · 05/09/2020 07:26

I wear a lot of tunic type things, jersey tshirt dresses, shirts, oversized sweatshirts, jumpers. Sometimes with tight and boots but lots are a bit too short for tights. For daytime I usually leggings and trainers but leggings aren't very smart for going out.

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PersephonePromotesEquanimity · 05/09/2020 07:36

What's the purpose of the leggings? Is there a reason why you can't wear trousers, jeans, skirts, etc?

Which shops do you usually use?

Dohorseseatapples · 05/09/2020 07:39

Trousers and jeans don’t work with tunic dresses or oversized sweatshirts. Stick with the leggings OP.

Elouera · 05/09/2020 07:41

Surely if your tunic tops are too short, and leggings arent suitable, then get some normal length tops and wear trousers, skirts, shorts or a dress with heels/ smart shoes.

iheartwinter · 05/09/2020 07:43

No reason why i can't wear other things but i have quite a few items that i like already and was trying to figure how to wear them to pub, restaurant etc in evenings. Rather than buy new things. I really like the style. All Cos - so angular plain shapes etc.
I also love how comfortable leggings are but i know others consider them un-stylish.

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FippertyGibbett · 05/09/2020 07:46

I love Next leggings, the thick ones that stop my bits wobbling !
I’ve got to the age where I don’t care what others think 😉

Friendsoftheearth · 05/09/2020 07:46

I don't think you should care what others think, and wear what you want to, be comfortable. Post covid everyone will be looking to wear more comfortable clothing, so you might find the trend for leggings, oversized sweaters etc increases this autumn. I have just bought so tailored leggings, they look like trousers, but are stretchy and comfortable like leggings. Perfect for a night out.

chunkyrun · 05/09/2020 07:48

Lucy and yak cotton twill trousers!

iheartwinter · 05/09/2020 07:50

Maybe i just shouldn't worry.
I will try Next for leggings thanks. Perhaps just some new ones will feel better.

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Dohorseseatapples · 05/09/2020 07:50

Do you like leggings OP? If so, wear them! It doesn’t matter what anyone else considers ‘stylish’ or not!

Dohorseseatapples · 05/09/2020 07:53

Maybe i just shouldn't worry.
I will try Next for leggings thanks. Perhaps just some new ones will feel better.

Nothing nicer than a new pair of leggings!! 😂 I’m serious!

Carycy · 05/09/2020 08:01

When am going out I wear my shiny slightly sparkly, wet look or leather look type leggings. More dressy. And DH loves them!

wizbit93 · 05/09/2020 08:02

Ponte leggings are your friend- nice and thick. I've just bought some F&F ones on the Next website for £14. They're great, and make my tummy seem flat as they have a zip and button! Grin

iheartwinter · 05/09/2020 08:04

I do like them.

"Nothing nicer than a new pair of leggings!! 😂 I’m serious!"
I feel like that about a new bra!

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wizbit93 · 05/09/2020 08:05

These ones. Not described as leggings but they are, and they look normal length on me.

what can i wear instead of leggings?
iheartwinter · 05/09/2020 08:07

Thanks for the tips.

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wizbit93 · 05/09/2020 08:07

Except it looks like they're out of stock now 🙄 you get the idea though!

Dohorseseatapples · 05/09/2020 08:09

Wear them then OP!
Buy some new ones!
I’ve got M&S leggings and they are brilliant! 👍🏻

iheartwinter · 05/09/2020 08:10

yep, having a look on Next website thanks

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Dohorseseatapples · 05/09/2020 08:13

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Here:
www.marksandspencer.com/high-waist-leggings/p/clp60183268?color=BLACK#intid=prodColourId-60183266

iheartwinter · 05/09/2020 08:16

Thank you Smile

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stovetopespresso · 05/09/2020 08:19

I've always thought leggings are the spawn of the devil

FippertyGibbett · 05/09/2020 08:20

@stovetopespresso

I've always thought leggings are the spawn of the devil
No, they were sent from heaven to keep me comfy 😉
PersephonePromotesEquanimity · 05/09/2020 08:20

Here you go - smart, going out leggings.

Friendsoftheearth · 05/09/2020 08:21

They are totally gorgeous!! persephone

Gunpowder · 05/09/2020 08:21

I thought leggings were back?