Leggings

I have never worn leggings. Are they like tights but without feet? If so what do you wear on your feet? Are they bulky round your bottom?
I wear thick tights in the winter, thinner ones when it is warmer and go bare legs in the summer.

The worst sight I ever saw was a lady wearing flesh coloured leggings at an outdoor concert. She stood on a chair in front of me and I got a wonderful view of every varicose vein and every lump of cellulite on what looked like naked legs!

I was at an event yesterday where there was supposed to be a dress code. I specially went shopping to comply with this. I bought a nice little retro, colour block dress and wore black tights and black shoes. I received compliments ? HOWEVER it's a good job I shopped in BHS closing down sale and spent next to nothing because, to my fury, many people totally flouted the much trumpeted dress code and wore jeans, t shirts etc. The fact that my feet were killing me didn't help! BUT the black tights were good (M&S) and leggings wouldn't have done at all. My dress is sleeveless and my arms haven't seen the light of day all winter so are pretty pasty. I can definitely recommend M&S gradual tan. It's excellent! (I don't work for them!)

Would've posted a photo but can't work out how to do it from my kindle fire. Lucky you lot! ?

I think leggings look OK under thigh length/above the knee dresses though I don't wear them. I can't see why you would wear them under mid calf dresses, I wear pop socks with longer dresses/skirts. I've only worn leggings under trousers when it is very cold, they make a good extra layer. leggings rarely look good with short tops, even on slim women, unless they are very young. I find it hard to find long tops I like, and am wary even of wearing jeggings or skinny jeans too much without a long enough top.

I haven't worn a dress or skirt since I retired 9 years ago. I am soon to celebrate my 70th birthday at afternoon tea, so dug this forgotten unworn sale dress from the back of the wardrobe. It fits well but barely covers my knees, which are fat and wrinkly. I have a crochet shrug to cover my upper arms. Would it look OK with leggings? I feel the heat so they would have to be 3/4 and lightweight. If so, what colour? The dress is coral, denim blue and white. I am size 14, only 5'3" and will wear flat sandals. Any tips would be most welcome.

shysal I think leggings would go well with that dress, personally (but that's just me).

I'd go for denim blue and cropped.

Thanks gettingonabit, I was thinking denim blue, as I have a vintage Clarks handbag and sandals in that colour.
Another question: do leggings go baggy at the knees during wear? My legs are chunky, so should I go for 14 or 16?

They shouldn't bag at the knees, no. I've got chunky legs too and buy my real size. I'd go for a 14 if I were you.

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I wear leggings with l-o-n-g tops so my bottom is covered. Either long ones or, if it's warm, crop ones. But never worn them with a dress, however reading this thread I have decided to give it a go.