Best Leggings
Jun 22, 2016, 4:11 pm
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Best Leggings
I'll be traveling a few times this fall and winter where I'm likely to need to wear a pair of thin leggings under my usual skirt. (I'd prefer leggings and socks over a pair of tights.) Last time I did this, I tried a pair of CuddlDuds, but wasn't happy with them -- they seemed to stretch out and become baggy quickly.
Being from Houston, I don't often have to worry about cold weather gear, so I come to you for advice. Who makes your favorite leggings for wear under skirts/pants?
Thanks so much!
Being from Houston, I don't often have to worry about cold weather gear, so I come to you for advice. Who makes your favorite leggings for wear under skirts/pants?
Thanks so much!
Jun 24, 2016, 12:38 pm
#3
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I like Hue ( brand) cotton leggings and have purchased them at Nordstrom and at Macy’s. They layer nicely under skirts.
Hue also makes a footless tight that might work for you, too.
Hue also makes a footless tight that might work for you, too.
Jun 24, 2016, 2:24 pm
#4
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I don't normally wear leggings but I did pick up a pair of fleece lined footless tights at Nordstrom Rack a couple years ago - they are great with a dress/skirt & knee high boots because I can wear regular socks - tights are typically too thin with the boots. I now pack those for winter/cold weather travel. Otherwise, I like a merino layer (smartwool) or light silk. I have lots of different cuddl duds for lounging - fleece, micro, no cotton though.
Jun 25, 2016, 10:32 am
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I'll be traveling a few times this fall and winter where I'm likely to need to wear a pair of thin leggings under my usual skirt. (I'd prefer leggings and socks over a pair of tights.) Last time I did this, I tried a pair of CuddlDuds, but wasn't happy with them -- they seemed to stretch out and become baggy quickly.
Being from Houston, I don't often have to worry about cold weather gear, so I come to you for advice. Who makes your favorite leggings for wear under skirts/pants?
Thanks so much!
Being from Houston, I don't often have to worry about cold weather gear, so I come to you for advice. Who makes your favorite leggings for wear under skirts/pants?
Thanks so much!
Jun 26, 2016, 9:05 am
#6
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Jul 12, 2016, 7:10 am
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ExOfficio Stretch-N-Go legging
If you wear long/ankle length skirts, I've found the "ExOfficio Stretch-N-Go Long Bottom - Women's" (leggings) made out of a similar material to their giveNgo underwear to be really good for travel. They are lightweight and air dry quickly.
Look a bit like thermal underwear with the thin cross-hatch material and I find them a little baggy on the ankle (I just put my socks over to hide this).
I'd suggest going a size or two down if you want more of a a legging/tight-like fit. I find them less warm than the exercise-style lycra or cotton/elastane type legging, but perfer the ExOfficio ones for varying temperatures and they also pack much smaller and lighter.
I got mine from REI Outlet. https://www.rei.com/product/897191/e...-bottom-womens
Look a bit like thermal underwear with the thin cross-hatch material and I find them a little baggy on the ankle (I just put my socks over to hide this).
I'd suggest going a size or two down if you want more of a a legging/tight-like fit. I find them less warm than the exercise-style lycra or cotton/elastane type legging, but perfer the ExOfficio ones for varying temperatures and they also pack much smaller and lighter.
I got mine from REI Outlet. https://www.rei.com/product/897191/e...-bottom-womens
Jul 12, 2016, 12:53 pm
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Paradox Merino Wool leggings are very comfortable and warm, but look a little too casual to wear under a dressy skirt. Danskin sports leggings (Walmart) also work pretty well, actually sports leggings work best at maintaining shape.
As someone also from Texas who moved to Colorado, I found that fleece-lined tights or a wool-blend are going to keep warmest. I haven't tried Smartwool leggings, but they are great for cold-weather socks. Also, Sierra Trading Post online is great for finding cold weather gear.
As someone also from Texas who moved to Colorado, I found that fleece-lined tights or a wool-blend are going to keep warmest. I haven't tried Smartwool leggings, but they are great for cold-weather socks. Also, Sierra Trading Post online is great for finding cold weather gear.
Jul 12, 2016, 5:54 pm
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I do SO MUCH of my shopping there, it's sad 
Used to just be outdoors stuff but they have really nice & cute stuff for work, great shoes etc. Most of my current luggage is from there as well. And the Smartwool base layers I have are!
STP used to have great 40% coupons on their facebook page but they stopped that about a year or so ago. Haven't seen anything better than 25-30% this past year, but they've had free shipping or free shipping with a lower minimum than the past more often....
Used to just be outdoors stuff but they have really nice & cute stuff for work, great shoes etc. Most of my current luggage is from there as well. And the Smartwool base layers I have are!STP used to have great 40% coupons on their facebook page but they stopped that about a year or so ago. Haven't seen anything better than 25-30% this past year, but they've had free shipping or free shipping with a lower minimum than the past more often....
Jul 17, 2016, 8:34 pm
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Isobar merino leggings - very thin, completely opaque, lovely and warm and best of all, Capture merino, same positives,have quite deep pockets! Great with a dress, crotch length(+) tunic or skirt.
https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/au/isoba...gging/p/149490
https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/au/captu...-pant/p/149592
https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/au/isoba...gging/p/149490
https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/au/captu...-pant/p/149592
Last edited by OzBarb; Jul 17, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Jul 26, 2016, 5:05 pm
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LuLaRoe... buttery soft and reasonably priced for the quality.
I blame mashav for introducing me.
I blame mashav for introducing me.
Jul 31, 2016, 1:19 pm
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I concur with techgirl regarding LuLaRoe leggings, can't beat the price for all of the color/print options and comfort. Only problem is finding a consultant to buy some LLR but you most likely have a friend who sells it or knows someone who sells it.