How to Wear Vintage Leggings
Following a resurgence of '70s fashion, it's inevitable that snippets of the 1980s and '90s should come back into style. Part of this trend is the return of everyone's favorite stretchy pant, the legging. While some leggings tilt towards the modern in styling, others are definitely retro in flavor. Lace and neon leggings bring back memories of hair bands, pink heels and big hair as wearers combine them with present-day apparel. To wear vintage-look leggings, combine these distinctive pants with your favorite recent fashions for an updated fusion of fashion and old-school chic. Worn with the right clothes, retro leggings are versatile and cute, not costume-like.
Things You'll Need
- Low heeled shoes
- Contemporary shirt or slim-fit blazer
- Thigh-length tunic top
- Miniskirt or short dress
Instructions
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Combine vintage leggings with apparel from other eras. Too much of one time period looks like overkill. Instead of wearing a boxy, off-the-shoulder logo tee, wear patterned or leather leggings with a geometrically-shaped shirt or slim fit blazer.
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Wear your leggings with flats or a low heel unless going for an obvious '80s look to your outfit. The leggings are sexy and revealing enough; don't ratchet up the sex with 5 extra inches of height.
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Wear vintage leggings as if they were tights, not pants. Since most '80s leggings were thin or even sheer, these may look tacky if worn as pants. Layer vintage leggings underneath a miniskirt, thigh-length tunic or short dress for best results.
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Spend good money on vintage leggings to get a quality pair. Cheap lace can tear or have less stretch, and low-budget painted leggings may be so poorly made that the design cracks when worn. Spend a little more to buy a product that will last and look good for a long while.
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References
- Photo Credit squating female with leggings and dress image by David Winwood from Fotolia.com
