Kassia Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I'm always looking for gift ideas for my sons' girlfriends. A friend of mine recommended some nice warm leg warmers for me because I'm always freezing and I was wondering if they would make good gifts for the girlfriends. They are in their 20s and also always cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Dancers. I haven’t seen others wearing them though. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 LuLuRoe leggings get worn all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 We're around college/grad students all the time, and are in a university town, but I haven't seen any leg warmers. But...it's just now cooling down. Maybe they'll come out this fall? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I am imagining something that Jane Fonda would wear. Perhaps I am imagining the wrong thing? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I am imagining something that Jane Fonda would wear. Perhaps I am imagining the wrong thing? Nope, just more modern! https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-staryuan-Women-Warmer-style/dp/B01N0HJ5TZ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=leg+warmers&qid=1600559515&sr=8-5 Looks like this is not a gift idea for the girls! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Kassia said: Nope, just more modern! https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-staryuan-Women-Warmer-style/dp/B01N0HJ5TZ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=leg+warmers&qid=1600559515&sr=8-5 Looks like this is not a gift idea for the girls! Ah, now I get you. I have seen the boot sock things inside tall boots. They are cute. I've not seen them without the tall boots (which is what I envisioned from the OP). Those you posted are cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Like these are what I've seen: Edited September 20, 2020 by alisoncooks 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Not in my location 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Farrar said: Dancers. I haven’t seen others wearing them though. Yep. Men and women. But only dancers that I have seen. Edited September 20, 2020 by mommyoffive 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 My 18yo dd wore those years ago. Haven't seen them in the last few years. The ones she wore, back then, weren't actual socks. They were fashion items that peaked above the boots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I wonder if there are two different looks going here. Dance kids have a particular style - they like to combine dance looks and warm up clothes with street wear. That’s where I see the leg warmers. But I’m in a mildish climate. I could imagine that in really cold areas, people might wear them sticking out of taller winter boots. Winter fashion can definitely be regional. I just don’t know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) They had a very brief comeback here about 7 or 8 years ago. Like others suggest, they were used with boots for a bit of color flare, but I haven't seen them here in 5 or more years. We are in the PNW, so if we aren't seeing it here, I can't imagine they are really in style anymore (West Coast is usually behind East Coast for styles). I have a 21 yo daughter and a 13 yo, so I am still in the thick of teenage styles. Leg warmers aren't very comfortable with boots (too hot), so I am sure that helped to seal their demise. LOL Edited September 20, 2020 by Tap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, alisoncooks said: Like these are what I've seen: Those are not leg warmers. Those are boot toppers or butt cuffs. Edited September 20, 2020 by mommyoffive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 28 minutes ago, Farrar said: I wonder if there are two different looks going here. Dance kids have a particular style - they like to combine dance looks and warm up clothes with street wear. That’s where I see the leg warmers. But I’m in a mildish climate. I could imagine that in really cold areas, people might wear them sticking out of taller winter boots. Winter fashion can definitely be regional. I just don’t know. I live in a place that gets cold and don't see leg warmers except on dancers. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 For gifts with a similar theme, I would look at getting them a couple pair of super cozy socks (Smartwool is a great brand), a cashmere scarf (or other fine soft wool), or a cute wool hat (snow board brands often make great ones). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Tap said: For gifts with a similar theme, I would look at getting them a couple pair of super cozy socks (Smartwool is a great brand), a cashmere scarf (or other fine soft wool), or a cute wool hat (snow board brands often make great ones). Based on the replies, I am definitely not going with leg warmers! I've bought many warm items in the past - electric throws, warm scarves, warm socks, fleece-lined leggings, etc. I'm running out of ideas! I give them gift cards for their birthdays, so I hate to do that at Christmas, too. But I don't want to give them things that make them silently groan either (looks like the leg warmers would cause that!). Thanks so much for the help everyone! 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 8 hours ago, mommyoffive said: Those are not leg warmers. Those are boot toppers or butt cuffs. Well, yes, I did call them "boot sock things." The link the OP posted referred to something quite like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 9:53 PM, mommyoffive said: Those are not leg warmers. Those are boot toppers or butt cuffs. It’s been so long since they were in fashion, I couldn’t even remember what they were called. My oldest dd has a couple pairs, but fortunately, they ran their course very quickly here. My 12yo wouldn’t have any idea what they are. We live in MN, and leg warmers are not a thing on any teen girls. They do love hats, fleece blankets, coffee, hit chocolate. So many blankets! The blankets aren’t just because, though, they are usually gifts from friends or boyfriends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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