Women’s leggings
About leggings in general
Over the years, women’s wardrobes have changed significantly in several ways. The fact that women today wear trousers, skirts and dresses alike has also shaped trouser styles considerably. In addition to classic trousers, extra pieces have also appeared in the selection. Leggings are essentially classified among trousers, but for several reasons they should not clearly be called trousers or worn in the same way as trousers.
The characteristics of leggings
Leggings are a tight, fitted, body-hugging style similar to tights, close-fitting at the legs, thighs and bottom, with an elasticated waist.
The elasticated waistband may vary, as may the waist height, but an important feature of this garment is that, unlike trousers, leggings do not have a fly and usually do not have pockets either.
In terms of material, they are usually made from thinner fabrics, but in line with fashion trends, many different materials are also available for this item, such as plush or velvet.
The advantages and disadvantages of leggings
It is important to highlight that choosing according to body shape plays a key role with this garment. Leggings are typically flattering for slimmer, thinner women, while the nature of the garment also highlights the wearer’s figure.
Taking this into account, fuller-figured women should pay more attention when purchasing this garment to what other pieces it will be combined with.
Fuller-figured women can also make leggings work to their advantage when worn with a suitable tunic or dress. Slimmer women, meanwhile, can style them excellently on their own, even with a cropped top or vest top.
The functions of leggings
Leggings were originally used mainly for various sports activities, workouts and hiking. They are an excellent choice for these activities, as their fly-free design makes them extremely comfortable for the wearer.
Special extra-flexible pieces are now also made for sports activities. Their leg length and waist height are available in countless variations. The colours of sports leggings are also very diverse. In addition to classic, more understated plain pieces, increasingly extravagant designs are also coming to the forefront. Neon-coloured, patterned leggings with colourful lettering are becoming more and more popular as well.
At the same time, leggings have also become an essential part of our everyday wardrobe.
As mentioned in connection with their advantages, depending on body shape, a well-chosen pair of leggings can be an excellent choice with tighter tops, vest tops, or even looser tunics and dresses.
In our webshop range, this garment can be found in every season, from simple, clean-cut pieces to extra-special leggings.