Leggings question

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I didn’t want to bump up the old leggings discussion so am making a new one.

I bought this dress http://shop.nuu-muu.com/collections/nuu-muu-classic/products/dragonfly and want to wear it tomorrow. The weather calls for cold and snowy. Not sure how best to wear it.

I have black leggings, that’s for certain. I have a black long sleeve t shirt, I also have a black sweater or black lulu cardigan. I think any of those would work, right?

I am more confused about what shoes to wear. I have Nike frees but am thinking no on those because of the cold. I have a pair of moto boots and a pair of riding boots. I also have a slight wedge bootie. I will be walking quite a bit so need comfortable shoes.

Thanks, I think I tend to overthink these things.

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I vote for black leggings, black cardigan, and maybe the slight wedgie bootie (black?)

Adorable dress.

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Totally agree with Abasket! Very cute.

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Brrrr! You’re made from better stock than I am. LOL
I vote for the heaviest black slacks you own, socks, maybe boots, a turtleneck and wool sweater.
Sorry. I couldn’t resist. I’m always cold.

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I have almost that same outfit on today at work. I have Expresso Nuu-Muu on with a cream colored chunky mock turtleneck sweater over it, dark brown fleece leggings and Tom’s brown suede wedge ankle boots. I would have also worn my Frye brown boots. I wear the Nuu-Muus once or twice a week with leggings, blazers or pull over sweaters and boots or wedge ankle boots.

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Thanks. Great advice as usual. Will go with Abasket’s choice.

I am running a bit warmer than I used to lol! But I think I’m used to the colder weather they have where I am. Today I went to the store in leggings and a fleece, no coat. Most people I observed were dressed similarly, it was sunny and 22. I guess we thought it was a heat wave lol!

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Repeat after me…‘legging are not pants’.

The only exception is if you want to look like you are heading to/from the gym or yoga.

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Well, if you’re wearing them with tennis shoes, yes.

But leggings worn with a nice tunic and some boots can be a great look for running errands, casual get togethers and parties, and casual outings.

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Leggings paired with appropriate top and footwear are perfectly fine for casual outfits. The #1 rule of leggings wearing is “the bum shall be covered.”

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There are good quality athletic wear leggings that truly can look fine - you don’t have to choose to wear them megatight. With an appropriate top and nothing revealing in other areas - you can just look sporty anf fit and NOT awful! Also leggings with a dress - even one above the knees are just heavy tights!

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Exactly! And much more comfortable because you’re not pulling them up all the time like tights.

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I like the idea of things going OVER the dress on top like the cardigan. The leggings will be cute. Pants are too bulky under a dress like that. I think you will be darling. No worries.

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It looks a bit summery to me … Maybe wait for a warm spring day?

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Isn’t the static going to cause issues? I can’t wear my long tunic over athletic pants without it looking like a static-y mess.

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I don’t think it’s too summery at all. That’s what’s great about wearing it with leggings and sweaters.

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@CountingDown - take a dryer sheet and rub it around the top part of your leggings or athletic pants while they’re o you; you can even rub it on the inside of the tunic if you want. That should take care of the static.

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Thanks guys! I like leggings and figure if they sell them now at talbots they have moved into my age demographic for sure ;).

Great tip teriwitt, very appreciated.

You know, I have great legs for my age and I work hard at it.