I was especially leery of leggings at my age and your article has made me so much more comfortable to wear them.

So, exactly how should you wear leggings so they also look good? The golden rule is that, so long as you wear what you wear confidence, you can just about wear anything! If you look in the mirror and it feels good to you, then it is. I too have to remind myself that Im not 20 anymore.

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I just dont feel that comfortable wearing them the Chanel-style. Just found your blog via Pinterest hooray!

The hems are fully finishednot raw edged like a lot of cheap leggings.

country dresses wear dress skirts hemline collar outfits western girly looks making Otherwise, I agree with you!

Why have leggings become acceptable to wear as part of supposedly-modest outfits, when wearers bums are not covered? I look forward to trying out your suggestions for tunic tops.

So its no surprise, youll find the brand features some classic leggings and jeggings. The main reason leggings slide down is because theyre not the right size and theyre too big. You still want to make sure that you create enough structure in your outfit though. A slip is just an extra layer and it should not bring any attention to itself. If the weather is still cold where you are, you can read our article on the best winter leggings for women over 40.

Comfortable, yet sleek.

Not too thin and very stretchy and comfortable.

That is also a good place to ask more questions so I and others can help you. I am in my mid 60s, am a full figured woman and I am tall. But didnt know if it is a fashion no no to wear the boots in a little warmer weather. After all, every great wardrobe starts with good foundations!

Second Nature capris Ready to Wear leggings. I am short, and have short legs, so tunic tops make me look stubby.

Thank you again!

If you follow some of the guidelines above, all body types will be able to wear leggings.

I would steer clear of shiny or sheer leggings. Get her look with this similar shirt, sweater vest, leggings and booties.

Generally skin tight, leggings tend to end at your mid calf or ankle. youre welcome!!

I have thin legs and arms,its just my upper body, I just dont know how to play this down , any suggestions?

These will not show every curve in your legs, but will provide nice vertical lines and make your legs look long and slim.

Jacqueline (above) looks chic, casual and ready for a workout or a walk in her leggings and sneakers.

(Eww) I sure would like to tell her how inappropriate (and offensive) her look is but cant bring myself to talk to her for fear of hurting her feelings. Whats this style thing that we keep insisting on following. Im 61. Why dont more Arab and South Asian Muslim women, who claim to adhere to modest dress codes, wear these styles?

Which is the comfort standard I always strive for.

However, one colleague suggested that my dresses are too long (fall just below the knee, since i am petite) to wear with leggings.

Deb that reply made me lol literally and I agree with every word. #modestfashion #modestactivwear #modestbloggers, A post shared by Snoga Athletics (@snoga_athletics) on Feb 7, 2019 at 8:13am PST. . I am overweight and wear leggings all the time, but I follow my own rules for looking decent.

When searching for the best leggings for women, another good option to choose are the 90 degree leggings from Amazon (below) which have thousands of good reviews from women who say they prefer them over bigger brands. Im long and lean with a very small waist (size 2) but my butt and hips are big in a sense considering my waist. Spanx is renowned for shapewear. Presumably no one is going to see it anyway, and shouldnt, so take care to select the right color for the garment being worn.

Excellent guide however with no intention to offend (you or others who wear them) I personally do not care for the shorter version (of leggings particularly paired with substantially long tops) as feel they do not flatter ones proportion by visually interrupting the eye, making legs look shorter then they actually are.

I would do the same for skinny jeans and not buy them too tight.

I wear leggings with a sweater all the time, and sometimes with t shirts. Nowadays, I would kind of feel naked in a dress with tighs only.

We wear boots here a bit longer in the spring because weather is cooler. Im off to buy some leggings!

They are just too hot for Singapore!

Hopefully will see more soon, since I think they work great with boots! I think this isy third time around.

Yes, longer cardigans and tunics are definitely the way to go with leggings. Shes a curvy girl and she is tall and in proportion.

Here is how I wore black and white leggings on holiday.

Im an apple shape, so my tummy is definitely large, but so is my booty.

Rachel (above) teams her leggings with a sweater and knee-high boots for a casual, yet stylish outfit.

Looks great as long as I dont take my coat off.

I would say to trust your instinct.

I have a pair of black ones and a pair of brown ones.

Leggings which fall down or which leave you at risk of flashing your underwear are definitely not flattering. Hi Marie, I am 75and have just started following this blog. I do not like leggings and regular dresses.

There are plenty of leggings which dont just look stylish, but can also help to smooth out your silhouette.

Check out this similar tee, blazer, leggings, sneakers and tote. But, with cooler weather, you can definitely wear your leggings with closed toe versions such as booties, sneakers and knee-high boots. Thats where sufficient length becomes important, and to me the only downside of jeggings is the following: its quite hard to find them long enough without them being too wide, slipping and getting quickly baggy around the knees. This are a piece of clothing (leggings,jeggings) that I have not tried that much yet.

This @snoga_athletics skirt is so perfect for those chill days or to workout.

What others think are not part of my life. Im a fashionable 72 year old.

I am very active in progressive causes especially Planned Parenthood with women of all ages and my overall look works in this group.. From a modesty perspective, no leggings are not pants. My name is Maureen so you will see it if Sylvia answers.

You can wear your leggings with summery jersey dresses. What should we wear?

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Ill start off by reiterating the fact that modesty is subjective, and holds different meanings to different women.

thumbholes rulu Why do you need a slip?

They give a lot more support than leggings and I think can look good with a regular top.

Hi Liz, I think that you can wear boots in cooler weather all the time.

I am 70, and would like to wear long tunics or short skirts to work, but in an age-appropriate way- i.e., with full leg coverage. Its what they say: leggings are not trousers, dont wear it like they are!

The latter especially create flattering vertical lines and add a bit of extra style to your look. Tunic by Stella Carakasi. I appreciate her contributions to your blog. I also wear leggings over tights and under long johns in the winter.

If you dont like it then you dont like it.

Totally love my Adidas animal print grey leggings and have been wering them for 2 years now. I own their second nature capris and ready to wear leggings. But there are people who do choose to wear them this way. Skinny jeans are usually a bit thicker and roomier so can be worn with shorter tops.

Would appreciate some help.

Or, can a modest dress code still be adhered to, simply by covering the skin even if garments are skintight and form-fitting?

I would never want any skin to show between a shoe and a legging.

Theyre stretchy so you dont need any fastenings to get into them. You dont want others to basically be able to see your butt or if you have camel toe.

Totally agree Karen, if you are fit and look good why not indeed.

Thanks again! 90 Degree By Reflex high waist tummy control shape wear. Yes I know that feeling.

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These leggings are my personal favorites. Although in many cases I personally still prefer skinny pants that dont completely hug the calfI still love to wear white and cream pants and find those Chanel combinations so chic as well!

I live in a Muslim country, and frequently visit the gym and see Muslim, even hijab-wearing women, work out however I rarely see these skirt-legging designs in this part of the world.

I think ballet flats can work really well with leggings as can some funky sandals. Black leggings are clearly a complete classic that will go with everything you own. I treat them like tights if my top isnt long enough to wear over tights then it isnt long enough for my leggings. I am 100% with you! Right now they are very popular as well.

But I have no money left.

My long time girl friend who was a buyer for Marshall Fields just got me onto leggings.

Read on for outfit ideas as well as a capsule wardrobe based on leggings.

I love leggings/ jeggins.

So I always wear pants. Wearing shirts or sweaters that are long helps cover up the above mentioned areas of your body. This is another false myth.

You definitely need to make sure that the leggings are thick enough to cover you legs and as you say, hold their shape.

I even wear black jeggings for (easy) business occasions with a white shirt and a long black boyfriend blazer (long defined legs seem to make up for the not recommended not fitted blazer ;-).

Zodiac pointed toe flat VANELi leather bootie Bos. Love em. Around the house, my go to outfit is blck leggings and az white long sleeved shirt.

My style sucks. Leather or faux leather leggings are great for an edgier look and can be easily softened with a silk tunic. Jeggings (woven fabric leggings) are my absolute wardrobe staple. The wedding is in Paris and is a black themed wedding.

I too love wearing leggings and tight jeans especially right now with the colder weather. Free People sweater tunic LAGENCE stripe cardigan ALLSAINTS tie ruana Urban Coco drape front open cardigan.

These elongate and will make your legs appear longer. They look good with a more casual top.

Thank you. Grey perhaps???

Whoever said this has either never worn leggings or they havent had them in the right size.

I have a long black knit cardigan., If I wear this, should the top underneath still hit mid thigh? Disagree. On the other side of the world, theres Snoga Athletics an American brand that creates modest activewear, and has a primary target clientele of Jewish and Christian women, for whom modesty means covering at least up to the knee in loose-fitting clothing. Age should have.

This is my humble opinion.

However I think the article is talking generally, Id bet the vast majority of over 40s 50s are not snowboarders or indeed i assume would look good in leggings and regular size tees.

That is, the style thats gathered at the ankle.

You can definitely consider navy which is a bit softer than black and can look really great with lots of colors. There are so many other options to wear. Leggings can be an extremely comfortable piece of clothing to wear throughout the year. So, now that you have a few ideas for the best legging brands to choose and other factors to consider, what should you wear with them?

Should I just wear tights and buy some shorter slips if I can find them.

Get her look with this similar dress, leggings, booties and earrings. Usually, they have a mix of lycra and cotton, but you could choose from all sorts of materials such as a leather look or denim depending on whether you are opting for a casual or evening look. I have even worn them to church under fancy tunic.

Long beach area. If you want to make sure, you never miss an article and to get the best tips straight into your inbox as well as a free guide on how to find your style, be sure to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. I dont think anyone should wear leggings as regular pants, dont care what shape your in.

I realize maybe I shouldnt ever wear leggings as a main garment but as a yoga instructor I find myself doing this often (no complaints ever)!

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Help this is a great article. The leggings as pants look is very popular in LA at the moment and lots and lots of women are looking really terrible as a result. Also take a look at travel outfits for women over 40. Would it be ok to wear a slightly shorter dress lenght with leggins or would I look ridiculous!

Leggings can be modest depending on what is worn with them. I also have trouble finding clothes sometimes because of my body type. I like either way short or longer tops.

By their very nature, leggings come in stretchy fabric so you can pull them on without any fasteners.

As it turned out it was fairly warm so I wore sandals with the outfit and it looked just fine. They are so flattering for inverted triangle types, putting more volume around the legs, in order to balance a big bust and broad shoulders.

So comfortable. Yes, they are great in cold weather. my daughters look great in black leggings and ballet flats, which is a wonderful look, but my daughters are young! I tend to go for Italian fashion so stylish. I plan on wearing skirts and tunic length tops on a cruise but w/o bare legs.

One reviewer even described them as the best leggings she has ever owned.

I cant remember ever wearing leggings with a shoe and opening either, but I do think that Anja really pulls of this look with her (dancing) shoes, so it can be done! Its not flattering at all. can i keep the black leggings for the spring & summer?

Be sure to wear the right underwear though, so there is no clear VPL (visible panty line). I thought it was a fashion faux pas to wear the black leggings with the lighter short dresses!

Dont want to look like an absolute dag (Australian for dork?).

A pair of jeggings are another good style to think about. However this is not the case, Ive come to learn.

Age is not a factor to affect your looks, if you carry off what you wear with confidence. Thanks for providing the lowdown, and such great visuals of examples. I love the leggings and short dress look for both winter and summer.

Not my problem, but if you write an article, you could include suggestions for those with bowlegs.

Usually that would be a coat.

Leggings are thicker than tights so they are nice and warm and give good coverage for your legs.

Tulle is a delicate fabric, so should be worn with a delicate leg covering, such as sheer hosiery that does not fight the look.

Any other suggestions would help.

Absolutely, although I find that leggings look better when you go for one of the more neutral colors or if the color nicely blends in with your tunic. A tunic is great for this because it is a long shirt that usually hits at about mid-thigh. SO PLEASED I TOOK HER ADVICE.

I really dont understand why women would want to wear leggings like that. Leggings look utterly ridiculous on anyone over 40. If youre looking at leggings for working out, cotton can keep moisture against your body rather than wicking it away. Reviewers say they are curve-hugging and stay put without being uncomfortable. Lyss prides itself on offering foundational wardrobe essentials.

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I wear leggings with my Vans tees and trainers all the time. Ted Baker London slim fit blazer BLANKNYC drape front suede jacket Lock and Love biker jacket Anne Klein drape front long jacket.

Racheal (above) chooses to create a stylish monochrome look with her leggings. Just not sure and dont want to embarass my niece.

When looking for comfy leggings, how they stretch is important.

I also have 2 pair of denim leggings and I love those most of all but I apply the same rule as knit leggings.

Leggings look best with longer tops and tunics. Krista (above) pairs her coated leggings with a check skirt. thanks I even dont hesitate to pair black jeggings with black high (block) heels, bright colors rather with beige or white shoes (stilettos are not for me, anyway).

I have always had great legs and love the look and the comfort of leggins.

I would like to wear them with shorter knit dresses, but my slips are too long.

We will consider writing about this in the future. But, I have had someone tell me I look horrible in western clothing.

I suggest wearing them with a knee-length dress or skirt to be safe.

M Rena makes two great waistbands in leggings. So before looking at how to wear your leggings, below are some of my favorite brands as well as recommendations from 40+ Style readers. Dayle (below) wears a black column outfit with a pair of skinny jeans and adds a pop of color with her scarf.

Love the pics here Silvia though. Leggings are insanely comfy and that is a big reason why they have become so popular.

But my only gripe with them, is that because of the fact that most womens behinds are larger than their thighs, the material over the bum stretches and allows the skin and panties to be more visible than liked!!

I turned 40 last March and I have been struggling with how to dress. It is not modest to wear sheer leggings or tights and show your whole leg. Parisian women have an effortless and elegant style. Mine are too heavy to wear with anything but boots.

NEED HELP, I DRESS LIKE A LADY IN DRAG. How to wear yellow and brighten up your day! I think this depends on the person. I love leggings. So now I have to re-design my style especially if I am wearing skinny tights. You cannot, and should not exclude us.

I keep coming back to this post because leggings can be so stylish and material mix can make a difference too.

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Leggings make a good foundation because of their versatility. You dont wear a slip with slacks or shorts or other legged bottoms.

It can be tricky to find a pair of leggings which give great coverage, arent see-thru and dont lose their shape. I love your blog!

If you like even thicker leggings, you may consider jeggings or elasticated skinny jeans.

Thank you for the wonderful suggestions!

Im going to a nephews 21st party, and smart casual is of course the dress code.

I have them in very many colors and designs even in pastels (yes ;-). Anyway, I have a good friend who is in her late 60s who wears leggings all the time. Also find out our top picks for the best tummy control leggings.

Great post, Sylvia! You probably need to buy a size smaller or buy a new pair that isnt worn out yet.

Let me know which of these outfits you would wear. Please advise? I will try to find silky blouses etc. Sounds like you look very stylish with leggings and skinny jeans indeed!

Thank you Sylvia for your response. And which are the best leggings to buy? please help Great to see you found your way to this website.



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