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               All about Leggings

     How to wear leggings?

Leggings were created by Patricia Field in the 1970s and Karl Lagerfeld first presented them at the Chanel fashion show. Sandra and Madonna, the idols of that period, started to wear them and then everyone followed suit. Leggings used to be the pink of fashion during the 1980s. In contrast to some other types of garments, these have some particular advantages. Leggings:

- can be worn in any period of time;

 

- are amazingly comfortable;

- are versatile;

- can have various designs.

In order to look fashionable, one should wear these skin-tight trousers properly:

- with a long dress. Some recommendations you can find here  

- with a sweater (for work, leisure and studies. It’s  warm and comfortable);

- with a tunic made of the same material as the leggings;

- with shorts;

- with miniskirts;

- denim leggings – with a long sweater;

- in winter – with a warm cardigan;

- the thicker the leggings are, the shorter the top part can be;

- in summer – with a long top.

Leather leggings

Made of natural leather, they will harmoniously fit in the winter and demi-season style. Leggings made of imitation leather should be preferably worn in spring or in autumn.

If you wear lustrous leggings, the ideal option will be a neutral top made of textured materials with less expressive accessories. Leggings with colorful prints must fit in with the top’s color. Slim young ladies can wear leather leggings

without covering the buttocks – shiny leather adds some volume to the buttocks and by this highlights them.

The most suitable garments for leather leggings are:

- leather coats;

- fur coats and vests;

- jerseys;

- chiffon blouses;

- jackets;

- tops made of laces;

- corsets;

- cardigans.

What shoes to wear with leggings?

It depends on the top’s style. In summer – peep-shoes, heeled shoes, flats or sandals. In cool seasons – ankle shoes, heeled high boots, moccasins, shoes and ugg boots.

If the garments match perfectly, the leggings will highlight the body’s advantages and hide its shortcomings.

One should know certain rules when acquiring such trousers:

  • Knee-length leggings are only recommended for slim ladies;

  • Dark-colored ankle-length leggings are recommended for stout people;

  • Midcalf-length leggings should be avoided by persons of short stature since it makes legs look visually shorter;

  • Sober colors should be chosen for everyday wear;

  • For dinners – leggings made of natural leather, closely woven lycra or elastic materials.

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