Jean Skirts?

33girl · #1 07-30-2006, 03:22 PM

One of my friends has been cutting off tights to make leggings under a skirt for over a year now. She looks fabulous. However, she would look fabulous in a paper sack.

Unless you are SUPER SUPER SUPER skinny - I'm talking no butt, no hips, no thighs - don't do leggings under a straight skirt. I was a lot thinner the last time those were around and I still wouldn't have dared wear them.

Same with light denim - you'd better be skinny to carry it off.

m0nkeys · #2 07-30-2006, 05:13 PM

The thing with fashion trends, at least in America, is that they are bastardized soon after mass production. We all know the 80s has come back. It's evident with the latest trends that have come by lately.

Yes, leggings will be "in" this FALL, presumably when it's cold, but you know girls will walk around with them on regardless of the weather (think Uggs). I personally think leggings are cute depending on the girls stature and what she's wearing it with. I don't think the jean skirts + leggings is cute, especially when everyone and her mother is wearing it. But if you want to get into specifics about Fall trends, leggings will definitely be there, paired with a long top, such as a tunic. I haven't seen much in terms of skirts but...you never know.

I don't see trends as a big deal like I used to. If you do a little research, you'll find that some of them are really nice and classy. But like I said earlier, mass production ruins everything because everyone looks like clones. That's a problem.

But, I digress.

What ever happened to individuality? Oh yeah. That was so last season.

ADqtPiMel · #3 07-30-2006, 05:37 PM

The one good thing I can see with the leggings/miniskirt combo is that it minimizes my chances of having to see anyone's lady bits.

My personal fave leggings were on a girl today in the mall. They were skull patterned AND lace trimmed. Gotta love an article of clothing that can express your morbidity and femininity all in one.

LightBulb · #4 07-31-2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ADqtPiMel

The one good thing I can see with the leggings/miniskirt combo is that it minimizes my chances of having to see anyone's lady bits.

My personal fave leggings were on a girl today in the mall. They were skull patterned AND lace trimmed. Gotta love an article of clothing that can express your morbidity and femininity all in one.

Sounds like you live near a Hot Topic!

adpiucf · #5 07-31-2006, 02:05 PM

This thread makes me laugh. In all seriousness, keep length in mind. You'll be sitting, standing and possibly squatting at events where seating is scarce. You might even sit on the floor in some cases to play a getting-to-know-you game.

Dark or light denim is fine (dark is my personal preference-- more slimming and looks classier). Don't go with any crazy holes or distressed fabric. Ripped material is never appropriate for recruitment, even if the event is casual.

AlphaFrog · #6 07-31-2006, 02:11 PM

Where did ya'll get the idea that she was asking for recruitment dress advice?? I'm confused...the OP never mentioned Recruitment

I think some of ya'll are on Recruitment overdrive.

tunatartare · #7 07-31-2006, 02:12 PM

It's in the rush forum.

kddani- I saw bodysuits in the VS fall catalog and on the website.

AlphaFrog · #8 07-31-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

It's in the rush forum.

kddani- I saw bodysuits in the VS fall catalog and on the website.

Oh, yeah, I guess it is. I didn't even notice.

OrangeJuice · #9 07-31-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Where did ya'll get the idea that she was asking for recruitment dress advice?? I'm confused...the OP never mentioned Recruitment

I think some of ya'll are on Recruitment overdrive.

Hi!
I was actually asking for recruitment attire advice... sorry I didn't mention that.

In the first day, we're supposed to wear the recruitment t-shirts and jean skirts, and I wanted to make sure that what I had bought was okay. I have a short, dark blue jean skirt with no rips (because I think rips look trashy). I've also been contemplating black leggings, since I've been seeing them in a lot of magazines. But, I'm still undecided.

tunatartare · #10 07-31-2006, 04:41 PM

I personally wouldn't wear the leggings.

xo_kathy · #11 07-31-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeJuice

Hi!
I was actually asking for recruitment attire advice... sorry I didn't mention that.

In the first day, we're supposed to wear the recruitment t-shirts and jean skirts, and I wanted to make sure that what I had bought was okay. I have a short, dark blue jean skirt with no rips (because I think rips look trashy). I've also been contemplating black leggings, since I've been seeing them in a lot of magazines. But, I'm still undecided.

How short is short? You might have to sit on a floor, or, more likely, sit on a chair while others sit on the floor and if it's too short you'll be worried about them seeing up your skirt the whole time.

Though all that depends on the school. In my school, 1st round was in the student center, so there were no chairs. We all stood. But if it was at the house, then I'd worry about the sitting situation.

And I have seen tons 'o leggings in NYC. With skirts. In the heat. It's tragic...