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How to Choose Legging

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

legging-chooseLeggings still be a dress option for this time, because this clothes can be easily paired with any outfit. At creative field companies, their employees even allowed to wear leggings. If wearing leggings can make you express yourself, why not?

The problem is, how to choose the leggings that best suits for your body shape? Keep in mind also that the leggings are not pants. So, you should not combine leggings with a shirt which does not cover your bottom.

If you’re just going to buy leggings, black leggings will always be a classic choice that anyone can use. But there are some other factors you can consider.

Color. Dark colors such as plum color (dark purple), brown, and copper colors, can be slimming, and also will give classics style like black. These colors are also more fun and unpredictable, according to Sharon Oats from FocusOnStyle.com. Leggings with colors other than black is also quite easy to find.

When you combine leggings with shirt, make sure the color is mutually supportive. Colors which blend into singlr color will give the taller impression for the body.

Texture. Leggings that show the texture, whether it’s patterned, knitted, or tattered accents, will add “weight” to your feet. Denim leggings, despite being trend, can not be worn by everyone.

Length. Most leggings have half-calf length, as long as 7/8 pants (Capri pants), or slightly above the ankle. If you choose as Capri’s length, make sure that does not fall on the biggest part of your calf. Conversely, the good length of legging  is when it falls at the narrowing foot. However, for you who have large ankles, try wearing long leggings below the knee to distract attention from the ankle.

Leggings Style For Your Body Shape

Monday, April 26th, 2010

leggingOnce you’re able to choose leggings with various motifs and colors, it’s time you adjust it with your body shape. With a little creative think, you can wear this fashion trends anytime!

Hourglass body shape
Body shape which tapering at the waist and wide in the hips can be given more proportional impression with wearing a long vest which has a little wide belt right on the waist line. This wide belt used to balance a curvy silhouette of your body. Choose a bit shiny and thick leggings as it will streamline your body. To add more impression, you can add stacks accents on your clothes. Wear Pumps as complementary.

Athletic body shape
Now there are many style of leggings, like the lacy, patterned prints, or denim style. If you have athletic body shape, tight denim leggings will show your tight legs more than jeans. Wear a loose blouse feminine style to soften your strong shoulders. Put your blouse into leggings to show off your slim hips.

Straight body shape
The owner of the straight body should wear anything that might divert attention from the slim waist up to her hips. For example, a bolero with this tiered model will gives the illusion of a more clump to your upper body. To add a notch on the body, try wearing a pleated mini skirt at the top of your colorful leggings.

Pear shape
Pear-shaped body similar to the hourglass body shape. It’s just that pear body will look more weight down. Balance your upper body and your bottom with a short jacket. Your hips and thighs that big could be saved by the long, thin sweater because it does not give the impression of weight. Wear also leggings with print motif to draw attention to your feet