Tops 2 Bottoms

Leggings are back!

by Sasha Manuel on April 27th, 2006

Yes. The style popularised in the 80s is back. :)

I started to notice this piece of accessory [Yes, I do think it’s just an accessory and not a bottom. Heh.] becoming more and more popular late last year. Leggings aren’t just for dancers, aerobic instructors, athletes or exercise junkies anymore. It has indeed become a fashion item. I guess twas Madonna’s fault. Hahaha.

There are significant changes and of course similarities on how it’s worn today. And this is what I mean when I said it’s just an accessory.

Skirts or Minis.
It’s almost a given. Heh. You either choose to wear a flowing or asymmetrical skirt that perhaps reaches your knees or the typical mini, which is usually in denim, worn with tanks or tees and a wide belt.

Tunics
They are tops that are usually sheer and flowing. So, you’re probably thinking, I thought she said not to wear it as a bottom alone? Well, I still stand firm on that decision. I’m suggesting you wear tunics that reaches at least your mid-thigh, that way, it’ll appear like you’re wearing a really short dress. ;) This also will work best with either a sash belt or a hip-slung, wide belt.

Shirt Dress
Now, we move on to the actual dress and leave behind the pseudo-dresses. Hehehe. Stop right there. Not all dresses can be paired with leggings, alright? There are types of dresses that will end up looking disastrous if worn with it. I suggest you stick with sporty or casual dresses that reaches mid-thigh, too. One sign that you try to remember in picking the right dress is if you can wear it with flats then it has potential. Hehehe.

With all that been said, I want to leave you with one more advise. Learn which type of leggings work for you and the look that you’re after, which, of course, involves choosing among the items I’ve just mentioned. It’s going to be tricky at first but I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it especially if you really want to try it out. :)

The one on the photo is similar to legwarmers which is a form of Leggings, too. Love it since it’s something I can wear with stilletos. Hehehe. ;)

Image: janicemoses.com

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