Thank you SO much for this, Jennifer! This is a great post. I wear leggings with a dress that hits above the knee and boots. I feel fashionable and my outfit looks age appropriate … It is very cold here in the winter and so I prefer to wear slacks for warmth. But I look forward to spring to wear a tunic. Very well said, Jennifer, especially regarding the length of tops worn over leggings! Yours is good advice for women of all ages, not just those of us who are over After all, leggings are not pants!
Apparently, my hips should be bigger to match my legs and upper body. And too many jeans labeled as skinny have ankles to wide for booties.
I have never worn leggings. At under 5 feet, with thick lower legs and big knees , they emphasize my worst parts. I wear slim jeans hemmed as long as possible with heeled booties in the winter and heeled sandals in the summer. There are so many better options.
Hi Jennifer Thanks for this post. Has anyone else tried compression leggings? They are fantastic for reducing any inflammation from sports injuries and to control pesky spider veins. Young men at the gym wear compression tights or socks to improve circulation. I wear black compression leggings, everywhere, with slip on sneakers, combat boots or sandals. I have Sigvaris leggings and knee highs. And the leggings fit right into a wardrobe! Now if I could find some good sources for tunics that check all the boxes as you described!
I tried the pair from Soma and they were so tight that I felt I was wearing a girdle. Remember those? I had to return. They held me in but were just too uncomfortable. Wear what you want, regardless of age, as long as you wear it with style and confidence. Please take a look in a full-length mirror before leaving home, though.
The admonition to wear a top that covers your crotch and buttocks is an excellent rule of thumb. However, I buy my leggings a couple sizes larger than my regular pants to allow ease in fit — slightly fitted but not tight. My sister says we need Mirror Police when we see someone who has just dressed, left the house and not bothered to look in the mirror, especially at the back! That is so unacceptable. Skip to content. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
Newer comments. With a tunic length top that does definitely cover all those parts you mention! My pleasure Susan. Love leggings and great tips- thanks! BTW — your hair is looking fabulous lately!! I can so relate to leggings in a Canadian winter! Not sure when you will see my bare legs again! I have a chronic illness and some days leggings and a T-shirt are all I can manage. Sometimes ….. With the advent of spandex in materials nowadays, this makes for some seriously comfortable items!
I think the most common leggings for women are the black ones. A Ponte knit is a combination of rayon, polyester and spandex that clothing manufacturers use for their products. The fabric is tightly woven and keeps its shape well with extended use, without color fading. These Ponte high-waisted leggings from Hue are super comfortable and versatile.
Of course, there are many other varieties of leggings available. One of the newest and spunkiest are the faux leather ones! There is also virtually every color available of any leggings out there. These best-selling Faux Leather Leggings from Spanx fit and look great. They are a little on the pricier side, so keep an eye on sales.
Here are some other options from our closet. The ones that are denim material are usually called jeggings. The nice thing about this option is that you could wear them with shorter tops, yet still have the comfort of leggings. Of course, this is one of those products that you certainly get what you pay for. Can You Wear Any Color?
As I mentioned above, fabric matters. Lighter weight leggings call for longer tops and heavier ones can more easily stand alone with less coverage. The next step is to decide what color s your leggings will be. Not surprisingly, black is by far the most prevalent because it goes with so much. You can also choose a charcoal gray, deep navy or eggplant depending on your coloring and wardrobe. All are versatile and can easily complete an outfit. With solid neutral colored leggings you have many options for styles of tops.
What you choose will depend on your personality, body and lifestyle. Everything from a tunic to a dress to a top and long cardigan will look great. If you carry weight in your lower hip and thighs you will want the top to cover your widest part. For help on exactly where that should end for everyone, not just those of you with fuller thighs , check out the Fashion Fit Formula. I use this with all of my clients: www. Those are just two examples.
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