The interesting name "leggings" comes from a part of the military uniform of men of the nineteenth century - leather fitting pants sewn from the skin of a moose, deer. These tight military trousers were mostly white and decorated the hussar in parades.
Today, leggings have become an integral part of the wardrobe of the female half of Russians, and of any age. Made from materials that allow these shortened fitting pants to stretch well and keep in shape, leggings are very comfortable in everyday life. In addition, having a draining effect, they hide extra pounds (not all, of course).
The beginning of the popularity of leggings (or leggings) was laid thanks to the invention by the Americans of a new material - lycra. Athletes and theater actors appreciated them. In Europe and the USA, decent women did not wear leggings. But the Russians seized on them especially zealously in the nineties of the twentieth century.
Designer collections in recent years have offered many interesting options for women who prefer leggings. Sewing material is very diverse. Defiant artificial materials of the nineties gave way to natural cotton and wool. However, modern technology allows some artificial materials to look decent.
Thin lace, and velor leggings, and cotton, and knitted warm are in fashion. Their length also varies in mood: from the ankles to the middle of the calf. Any style or outfit can be supplemented with leggings, while making a creative or noble accent.
The color scheme of leggings changes every season. However, classic black is always in fashion. Noble shades of gray, beige, burgundy, brown are also popular. Plain leggings will balance the fantasy patterns of other elements of the costume, picturesque ones will make boring ensembles interesting. Colored, bright leggings are good in the summer, and black or gray - in the winter. Leggings are decorated with lace, rhinestones, embroidery, rivets.
Today there are many options for wardrobe combinations using leggings. They will save from oblivion even those things that are difficult to pick up a companion in the form of trousers or skirts.
Sports style: a long T-shirt, sneakers (sports slippers).
Teenager style: bright T-shirts, short skirts, tunics, shirts in combination with shoes with low heels (ballet shoes) and high. For teens, sneakers or platform shoes are perfectly acceptable with leggings.
Romantic style: cocktail dress and high-heeled shoes. Another option is a romantic summer dress with a flower or polka-dot with ballet shoes.
In cold weather, you can successfully combine a long warm sweater, a knitted dress, a cardigan with thick black leggings and high boots. Beautifully and comfortably combined stocking leggings with a velor suit.
Tall and slender women can be allowed with a short tunic, dress, skirt, and lush women with leggings with a long skirt and loose-fitting dress, and leggings can peek just a few centimeters from under the skirt.
Despite the popularity and fashion, you still need to think and be critical about the choice of leggings for your wardrobe. Almost any woman can afford to go to the country in leggings and a long T-shirt. But going out into the light in leggings is a serious matter. It is especially worth considering to owners of full or not very straight legs, as well as mature women, and those who have a figure, as they say, "is not tailored." A woman’s clothing should, in the first place, suit her. Otherwise, the appearance will be ridiculous, vulgar. And who needs it?
Another question, where it would be appropriate to go in leggings? Depending on the situation and style, leggings look great both on a walk, and outdoors, on vacation, in the gym, at a disco or party. However, the office and theater are closed to them.