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Leggings are fitted pants made to cling to the legs. They were originally made as two separate pieces to cover each leg, but now are made as one piece.
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- Typically made from a blend of lycra, nylon, cotton, cotton-polyester blend, wool, silk, and various synthetic fabrics
- Form fitting, extending from the waist to the ankle
- Became a part of fashion in the 1960s and had a resurgence in the 1980s
- Made a fashion comeback in 2005 being paired with mini skirts
- Typically ankle-length, they are occasionally stirrup, or less commonly, footed
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Notable Leggings of Film
The 1980s contains many movies that document the popularity of the legging in fashion.- 1983: Valley Girl
- 1984: Sixteen Candles
- 1985: Desperately Seeking Susan
- 1985: The Breakfast Club
- 1986: Pretty in Pink
- 1987: Some Kind of Wonderful
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#random I'm a COMPLETE sucker for a female with nice legs, and when a female wears leggings.
@aje1989 | November 14, 2009 06:00 PM -
@Speed_Demonn lmfao! i wanna get some shiny ass gold leggings from American Apparel er something so me & MJ can match! ahaha! <333
@trulove4mj | November 14, 2009 05:59 PM -
@eduardrekker Ik haw gjin leggings yn 'e hûs. Hoewol, miskyn noch wol wat panty's fan Mirjam. Of binne panty's net yn?
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Danskin Women's Supplex Legging,Black,Large - $33.00
For high-performance moisture management, Danskin's Supplex Ankle Pants wick away perspiration and promote air flow. Durable fabrication with a soft hand feel.
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View All Leggings Questions (143) | Ask a QuestionName a thief more creative than the "Beer Between The Legs Bandit" (1 Answer)When I see most crimes, I don't really see the 'creative' side to it. How about the Ricochet Robbers? read moreBest celebrity legs? (5 Answers)Here you go, some legs to look at: Gisele Bundchen http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/gisele-bundchen_3862.jpgJennifer Aniston http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/jennifer-aniston_3862.jpgVaness Minnillo http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/vanessa-minnillo_3862.jpgChristina Aguilera http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/christina-aguilera_3862.jpgCharlize Theron http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/charlize-theron_3862.jpgStacy Keibler http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/stacy-keibler_3862.jpgHalle Barry http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/halle-barry_3862.jpgCarrie Underwood http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/carrie-underwood_3862.jpgKatharine McPhee http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/katherine-mcphee_3862.jpgEva Longoria http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/eva-longoria_3862.jpg read moreA good, homemade exfolatior for legs? (11 Answers)Salt works well. Just wet your body in the shower then apply sea salt on legs and scrub in circular motion. rinse off. It leaves skin really soft and make ... read moreI get phantom pains in my legs. What might that be from? PAD? (3 Answers)Phantom pain results from the severing of a limb or amputation in which the brain still receives input from the nerve. Total, there are 31 pairs of nerves that serve ... read more
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