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What to wear with leggings?

19 replies

Nbg · 16/09/2008 18:13

I swore by them last year and so, have gone and bought 2 more pairs. One brown and one a charcoal colour, but I have nothing to wear with them.
In the summer I wore them with tunics etc but since the weather is changing I want to be able to wear them in the winter.

Obviously I need something to cover the bum and long sleeved.
I'm thinking for the school run.

I'd probably wear the brown ones with uggs and charcoal ones with boots or ballet pumps.

What does everyone else do, that is if you wear them.
I know leggings are hated by alot of MN

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Jazzicatz · 16/09/2008 18:19

Wear them with tunics but with long cardi's over the top!

Ewe · 16/09/2008 18:20

Jumper dress
Tunic dress over a long sleeved t-shirt
Denim mini

I tend to still wear fairly summery stuff I just layer!

hoxtonchick · 16/09/2008 18:21

yes, deffo jumper dresses. or any shortish knitted dresses. layers are your friend.

Nbg · 16/09/2008 18:23

I'm a bit of a layer virgin.

Probably because I get so hot pushing the pushchair about.

Isn't it too hot?

Maybe I need to look for some long sleeve tops and polo necks then.

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PinkyDinkyDooToo · 16/09/2008 21:58

Where did you get your leggings NBG? I would like some but don't know where is good

bundle · 16/09/2008 22:01

hoxty is right

i have a longish short sleeved wooly dress thing

and a denim smock(ish) dress

with boots

sorted

CostaRicanCod · 16/09/2008 22:04

i like leggings but COLD feet in ballet pumps

KatieDD · 17/09/2008 07:22

I agree they just aren't warm enough for this time of year, even with Ugg boots i'm freezing.
Jeans this year

WelliesAndPyjamas · 17/09/2008 07:30

what is the general opinion on leggings with pregnant bump in mat wear? would it look too ridiculous? A bit Mr Men?

Nbg · 17/09/2008 08:08

Pinky, I got mine from Primark.
£3 a pair. Bargain.
Last year was Sainsburys, reduced to 75p

I've seen a few dress/top things, I just can't decide on colours and I will deffo have to get some black biker type boots cos all my boots are either brown or a sandy colour.
Your right about the pumps but if its a dry day they are great for me cos I get so hot.

Wellies, I wore mine loads last year when I was pg.
In fact I had a couple of fab long tshirts from topshop (mat) and they covered everything. They were fitted too so it was quite a flattering look.

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WelliesAndPyjamas · 17/09/2008 08:11

ok, many thanks for that, nbg

WouldYouCouldYouWithAGoat · 17/09/2008 08:13

wear tights and keep your wee feet warm.

bundle · 17/09/2008 10:49

my "best" leggings are my M&S ones (I find other cheapers ones too short)

have mine on today with sweater dress and silver birkies (feet deffo not cold)

MerlinsBeard · 17/09/2008 10:50

really bundle? I have a jumer on jeans, thick socks and my feet were FREEZING in my fake uggs

PinkyDinkyDooToo · 17/09/2008 10:56

Thanks Nbg. I will take a look

bundle · 17/09/2008 10:56

nope

and I don't have "hot" feet either. I'm in Central London, if that makes a difference

NoblesseOblige · 17/09/2008 10:58

definitely something that covers your ass and ends mid thigh-ish. dh reckons i am a fashion victim as i insist the dds keep to these rules too (they are 6 & 2)

NoblesseOblige · 17/09/2008 10:59

wear boots to amend coldy feets?

i am trying to find boden-esque lookylikes on my thread if anyone wants to help...hint hint...

HaventSleptForAYear · 17/09/2008 13:42

Oh yes. Foot wear with boots.

I keep seeing people in leggings with a gap and then ballet pumps.

Too cold for me plus I wax my legs so 2 out of every 3 weeks the bit of my leg poking out would be hairy-ish.

Tights under leggings? Isn't that a bit clingy and hot?

[whispers] pop-socks?

Or alternatively what type of boots (for smart, not casual).

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