Are you also a fan of leggings? I know I am! Leggings are a fashion trend which is constantly going in and out style. Leggings are beneficial- not only can you wear them in the winter to keep you warm, but they are also cool enough to wear it in the summer. Leggings can be worn with long shirts, shirt dresses, miniskirts, or with shorts. Leggings are a very attractive trend when you wear it correctly.

The History Of Leggings

Both men and women having been wearing various types of leggings for centuries. The Renaissance carried some lovely legging fashions, as did the buckskin leggings of the Native Americans and Colonial Americans.

Men still wear leggings as an additional layer of clothing in colder areas. Also, leggings existed in the military, because it would keep dirt and grime out of their shoes and provide ankle support (although the version is slightly different.

Leggings became a part of fashion in the 1960’s when they were worn like capri pants, but much tighter. It was not until the fitness craze in the early 1980’s that wearing your gym clothes became fashionable.Types Of Leggings.

Types of Leggings

• Knee Length

• Mid-Calf

• Ankle Length
  

How To Wear Leggings

• Dress or tunic style. You’ll want a dress that doesn’t cling and show through the detail of the leggings underneath. Thicker jersey knits, spandex knit blends and mesh work best. Fancier silk sack dresses will also work when paired with heels. A-line patterned styles with empire cuts and front-knots work particularly well because they’re forgiving on the hip, tummy and thigh area. Straighter shift styles work well for those with apple and rectangular body types.

• Dress or tunic length. If you have slim thighs, wear your dress/tunic as short as mid-thigh length and no shorter. If you’re leg-shy or carry a little extra on your thighs, wear your dress around the knee (either just above, on, or just below). Do not wear leggings without wearing an extra short top, or as a substitute for pants.

• Leggings length. I just showed you the types of length, and I like knee length best. If you have bigger clf muscle it is better to wear knee length leggings so that it won’t show too much of your muscle! Wearing them ankle length looks best paired with a high heel.

• Legging types. There are plenty of options to choose from. I prefer darker colors, like black since it will match with most outfit. However, jeans type leggings are also in the trend now! And as you can see the metallic colors are also a good pair for a night out clubbing!

• Shoe options. The look works with both flats and heels! If you are short, its best to choose high heels with your leggings. However, ballet flats, wedges, sandals, flip-flops also look really good with leggings!

Why Wear Leggings?

1. They are so comfortable and cheap!
2. They are very versatile, they can be dressed up or dressed down
3. You can buy them in a variety of lengths and colors
4. They offer your legs some shielding from the cold when you wear your favorite sun dress
5. They match with anything and almost everything!

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