Leggings

[miraclegro]

Believe it or not, i have several pairs of leggings from the 80's when they went with the big/long sweaters, and they are finally wearing out! I loved them and they were really inexpensive, but thick enough to keep warm.

Now, i am finding they are running more than $20 a pair and i think that is a little pricey (or i am still living in the past.) Any idea where to get them in different colors, good quality (not too thin) and a good price?

Thanks!

[sue123]

I've seen them in Target, they're usually not too expensive.

[Skate@Delaware]

I don't think $20 or so is too bad, considering today's leggings have lycra and seem to fit better than the ones from the 80's (or am i just in better shape)?

Target, tons of them!!!

here is something neat (did a google search for "leggings"):
http://stockingirl.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=plg10&Category_Code=catlg&Store_Code=miccina

tons of patterns there! Not sure how thick they are or the quality tho

then there is also:
http://www.hue.com/legwear/leggings.aspx
I think they supply stores but this is there online store.

[Sessy]

Here's an idea, do you have 2nd hand stores around, and stores that sell all kinds of unused junk that spent a decade being stored somewhere?
I got my 2 pair of leggins from the last type for 1 euro a piece.

[Terri C]

I was just out doing post Christmas shopping and found that Sears has a motherload of leggings, all under $30 for the most part.
I may buy a new pair with a coordinating tee as a practice outfit for Easterns in March.

[Morgail]

good timing - leggings seem to be back in style! I'm not sure about where to find inexpensive ones though. Everytime I see them, I picture myself with poufed bangs and a gigantic sweater...can't make myself buy a pair now;)

[Skate@Delaware]

good timing - leggings seem to be back in style! I'm not sure about where to find inexpensive ones though. Everytime I see them, I picture myself with poufed bangs and a gigantic sweater...can't make myself buy a pair now;)
don't forget the WIDE BELT and the ripped sweatshirt!!!!! :lol:

I'm fairly lucky that I can sew, they are so easy to make, it's just finding the time and fabric (all mailorder because our stores here suck). Yeah, so I've sewn NONE!!!! although I did buy a few pair last year from vic secret & boston proper when they hit clearance (they are the only ones that carry LONGS).

[miraclegro]

You guys are a hoot! Yes, i still remember that 80's look, but now the sweaters are back with the leggings again, and i think the sweaters this time around are way cuter!

I found some for $18 in JCPenny catalog, have to find out if the quality is good. Several choices of colors, though. I guess my mind for pricing is still in the 80's, too! haha

[Skittl1321]

If you can fit into kids sizes I got some Circo leggings at Target on sale for under $4.

I'm going back for more- they are GREAT for skating.

[miraclegro]

Skittl,

Approx. what size/height are you - before i go to Target - just wondering...thx. -miraclegro

[Schmeck]

hollister has them on clearance:

https://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category1_10251_10201_12748_-1_12635

[Schmeck]

abercrombie has them on clearance too:

http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category1_10051_10901_12293_-1_12205


eta: nuts, I thought you meant legwarmers - they are the rage now at our local skating rinks...

[Skittl1321]

Skittl,

Approx. what size/height are you - before i go to Target - just wondering...thx. -miraclegro

I PMed you

[miraclegro]

Although the legwarmers are adorable, it is the leggings i am looking for (like footless tights, but nice and warm, and smooth.