Carol in Cal. Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 And what does the hive think of Jeaggings? (Jeans/leggings). Believe it or not, I'm seriously considering a purchase. For me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 They are great provided two things: Be sure your shirt is long enough. Be sure they remain opaque when stretched. And that's all I'm going to say about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 They are great provided two things: Be sure your shirt is long enough. Be sure they remain opaque when stretched. And that's all I'm going to say about that. :iagree::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 Sounds like great advice. Don't even want to think about the opacity issue. At all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 80's. I will not. I refuse. No. nonononono. It's bad enough that the rest of the 80s have been in. If you have the right body a paper bag would look great, but for the rest of us mere mortals leggings are a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 They are great provided two things: Be sure your shirt is long enough. Be sure they remain opaque when stretched. And that's all I'm going to say about that. :lol::lol::lol: Nothing is worse than someone bending over in thin spandex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I will not. I refuse. No. nonononono. It's bad enough that the rest of the 80s have been in. :iagree:They are wrong. Just wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I wouldn't put myself in them. Nope. Not gonna do it. But I'm not a skinny mini either. :) Now, for my 8 year old they are a wonderful solution! She has never liked to wear blue jeans, or pants in general unless they were "soft pants" (leggings). And it also solves the length issue we tend to have to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have on leggings right now. I've looked at jeggings, but just can't go there. My leggings will not leave the house, except as thermal wear. I am wearing a thermal long sleeve shirt and a plaid flannel buttoned shirt over that. I am quite the fashion statement today. :lol::lol: It goes well with my dirty suede slip on shoes. What not to wear might be at the door soon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have on leggings right now. I've looked at jeggings, but just can't go there. My leggings will not leave the house, except as thermal wear. I am wearing a thermal long sleeve shirt and a plaid flannel buttoned shirt over that. I am quite the fashion statement today. :lol::lol: It goes well with my dirty suede slip on shoes. What not to wear might be at the door soon. :D you and me both. But the public does not need to bear witness to my sagging and drooping. The only way I would wear leggings if was spanx came out with antigravity booty panties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 you and me both. But the public does not need to bear witness to my sagging and drooping. The only way I would wear leggings if was spanx came out with antigravity booty panties. :lol: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm not a fan of jeggings... nothing further. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Wrong. Wrong. Wrong. Just don't care for them-- 80's style, but I still think stirrup pants and shoulder pads shouldn't have some back either, so jmho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 The only way I would wear leggings if was spanx came out with antigravity booty panties. :lol::lol::lol: NOW that's a product I'd be VERY interested in! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 If you have the legs go for it. If not, I really don't want to glance your way and see your bumbs and cellulite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm not a fan of jeggings... nothing further. :D :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 No. Uh-uh. I've worn my share of those in my teens. When I was less than 50 kg. Those days are GONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 For me, the only thing leggings are good for is to wear under long skirts or pants in winter for extra warmth without bulk. I would never, ever wear "jeggings." And since they look like denim, they can't even be used to wear with a knee-length skirt, as many do with regular leggings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I love mine! If you want to, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 OK. Well... I'm not skinny, but I have lost a fair amount of weight. I would not wear these with a midriff top, but with a longish skimmer. I have OK legs, but pudgy midsection. However, these are the brand NYDJ, which rearranges me pretty effectively into something surprisingly presentable, and which have a high, non-gapping waist. They are very dark blue in color, so that also helps. They actually look really good to me. I'm just afraid that I'm totally kidding myself, or sending out a wannabee signal that I don't intend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 They look nice on some people as long as the shirt is long enough. Personally, I've never done skin tight or spandex. That said, I am really curious about 'Pajama Jeans'. Those are the jeans that are like pj's that have been advertised on the TV. Those sound really cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 One word... Nasty. Get yourself an awesome pair of real blue jeans, girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'd wear them, but I like wearing long shirts with them (think husbands dress shirts with a turtleneck underneath). If they fit right, they are WAY more comfortable than jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 And I love them!! I'm not overweight, but my tummy has a slight bit of thickness. With my jeggings, my thin legs are accentuated, while the looser top camos that little bit o' flab. I do go with a medium heel when I wear mine. It slenderizes even more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 An update: I bought some slim jeans last night. They are cute! And they are neither skinny jeans nor jeaggings. They're just slim. The brand is Not Your Daughter's Jeans, which I highly recommend. They have just enough stretch to hold, but not enough to be scratchy or create bulges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 My daughter has some jeans that are pretty much like that.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I would wear jeggings if I had the figure for it. Alas, I do not. I do like NYDJ jeans though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 An update: I bought some slim jeans last night. They are cute! And they are neither skinny jeans nor jeaggings. They're just slim. The brand is Not Your Daughter's Jeans, which I highly recommend. They have just enough stretch to hold, but not enough to be scratchy or create bulges. I should add: The jeans are slim in style. They are not slim on me. That is because I am not slim. Alas. OTOH, they fit well at a size 14W, which is down from an 18W being a great fit just 5-6 months ago! I'm very pleased about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 80's. I will not. I refuse. No. nonononono. It's bad enough that the rest of the 80s have been in. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 They look awesome on my girls with tunic style tops. Me....I'm not even going there. I'm thinking a denim covered sausage would look better..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Cute with a short skirt or sweater dress. My mom just got me leggings for Christmas and I'm wearing them with a short red skirt and boots today. Very cute. I'll get other colors but probably not the jean ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I should add: The jeans are slim in style. They are not slim on me. That is because I am not slim. Alas. OTOH, they fit well at a size 14W, which is down from an 18W being a great fit just 5-6 months ago! I'm very pleased about that! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I hate the word 'jeggings' - hate it! My daughter (13) wears them & they're cute on her. I've seen the commercial for 'pajama jeans' and they are the. most. unflattering. things I've seen in a long time. Nuff said ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I just saw my DD's friend wearing jeggings the other night. What cracked me up was that they had fake crease lines where they'd bend in front near the pelvis when you sit and behind the knee and fake rips on the thigh and knees. They looked rather odd because of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I've seen the commercial for 'pajama jeans' and they are the. most. unflattering. things I've seen in a long time. Uh Oh. I'm guess my standards are mighty low, because I thought they looked cute. :lol: Different Strokes, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Uh Oh. I'm guess my standards are mighty low, because I thought they looked cute. :lol: Different Strokes, I guess. Ooops - foot in mouth :tongue_smilie: :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I wear jeans that aren't quite leggings and they are quite skinny jeans either. They have a substantial amount of spandex for stretch (making them comfy for an old lady) and the regular weight of denim so that the material isn't too thin. This serves the purposes of holding eveything in the right place (think really good girdle). They are made like regular jeans but are more comfortable because they have some give. They are form fitting but not too tight and not baggy like leggings can get. IMO, they are the best of both worlds for older ladies as they look like regular jeans but fit like old lady pants (very stretchy and comfortable) plus you can wear them with boots. The only other pants I have found that I like as much are a pair of knit loose fitting pants (Land's End, I think) that are very warm but presentable looking (ok for public). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBirdX7 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Jeggings are adorable with a tunic length shirt and they look better than leggings because they are a thicker fabric and therefore hide imperfections better. Also if you can find ponte leggings, they are thicker and more fogiving than basic leggings. I am so fat that even straight leg pants are HUGE on the bottom. Boot cut looks ridiculous on me and the silhouette looks dated. I do have have straight leg NYDJ that are actually tapered so they look straight on and oh they are lovely. NYDJ are my favorite jeans - they fit the torso without looking like grandma (mom, lol) jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 No, no, no.....just no. Same with skinny jeans. Eww...no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 And what does the hive think of Jeaggings? (Jeans/leggings). My dd16 wears them. I think they are hideous. I told her it looks like she spray-painted her jeans on. (Hey, if she asks, I tell her what I think! Miraculously, she continues to ask. ;) ) Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I say to save your money. Conan wore jeggins on his show. That tells me the 15 mins for jeggings is almost done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I'm just afraid that I'm totally kidding myself, or sending out a wannabee signal that I don't intend. Without knowing you in person, I would say there's always a good chance that this could be the case. I can't say I've seen anyone wearing jeans-leggings (hate the word "jeggings") that looked any adjective approaching: classy, sophisticated, stylish, elegant, age-appropriate. They're just too obvious. Stacy and Clinton would not approve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Well, I now have some JAG jeggings, and they are great--very dark blue, and skinny looking from mid-thigh down, plus presentable mid-thigh and up. I wear them with sandals and a loosish top, and a jacket with a fitted waist. I also got inspired by the JAG success and bought a pair of their bell bottoms on sale. Liking those 'where were you in 72?' jeans! Except that I can't shorten them and still maintain the bell, so I must wear them with heels. I have never before been a jeans with heels kind of person, but I will say in my own defense that at least I have not descended to wearing SPIKEY heels with them as that would be nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 And what does the hive think of Jeaggings? (Jeans/leggings). Believe it or not, I'm seriously considering a purchase. For me. FOR THE LOVE . . . . DON'T GO THERE !!!!! I think it's a good idea to drive by a middle school. If you see anything on the packs of girls there, you should never, ever wear it. I once neglected to do this and walked around for a week in crackle-finish nail polish. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 They seem very comfy and with long tops, maybe not bad. Honestly, I have a problem with a certain teen wearing them (btw, shirt isn't long). She isn't mine so I'll have to deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have a couple of cute, casual knit dresses that I found at consignment/thrift stores. On a shorter woman, they would be knee length. On me, they are minis and I'm too old for a miniskirt. So, I frequently wear these dresses with jeggings tucked into boots. The jeggings work like really good Spanx and make my butt look perky. Overall, I think it looks good, and my dh wouldn't disagree. ;) I realize some think they are kind of a "young girl's" fashion, but I think if you wear it right, it can look hip without looking like mutton dressed as lamb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 They seem very comfy and with long tops, maybe not bad. Honestly, I have a problem with a certain teen wearing them (btw, shirt isn't long). She isn't mine so I'll have to deal. See, in my case the shirt MUST be long, or no deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have a couple of cute, casual knit dresses that I found at consignment/thrift stores. On a shorter woman, they would be knee length. On me, they are minis and I'm too old for a miniskirt. So, I frequently wear these dresses with jeggings tucked into boots. The jeggings work like really good Spanx and make my butt look perky. Overall, I think it looks good, and my dh wouldn't disagree. ;) I realize some think they are kind of a "young girl's" fashion, but I think if you wear it right, it can look hip without looking like mutton dressed as lamb. I think it's the fitted jacket that really makes the outfit. Hip/tummy disguise in place, doncha know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 They are great provided two things: Be sure your shirt is long enough. Be sure they remain opaque when stretched. And that's all I'm going to say about that. :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I finally saw someone wearing them a couple months ago. Either she had the wrong body type or she was wearing them incorrectly, but they were not what I'd call attractive at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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