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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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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 They were originally made as two separate pieces to cover each leg, but now are made as one piece.
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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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Leggings Questions
Name a thief more creative than the "Beer Between The Legs Bandit" 1 AnswerWhen I see most crimes, I don't really see the 'creative' side to it. How about the Ricochet Robbers? ... read more
Best celebrity legs? 5 AnswersHere you go, some legs to look at: Gisele Bundchen http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/gisele-bundchen_3862.jpg Jennifer Aniston http://... read more
A good, homemade exfolatior for legs? 11 AnswersSalt 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 you f... read more
I get phantom pains in my legs. What might that be from? PAD? 3 AnswersPhantom 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 ... read more -
Leggings Message Boards and Blogs
- Google Blog Search: Leggings
- fabsugar: Look of The Day: Leggings Live On!
- Girlawhirl Blog Post: Girlawhirl’s found the perfect mix...
- Style.com Forum : Black leggings...
- Style Dash: Ask Style Dash: What Are the Best Leggings on the Market?
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