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By Oritsegbubemi Peace Pessu.

Spandex, Lycra, leather, bright colors, black, white or stripped, Leggings are one of the biggest fashion trends, seen everywhere we look. Continuously going in and out of fashion since its debut in the late 1980s, still in trend and mostly seen on ‘popular faces’, leggings which are “tight-fitting stretch pants” are a cute and sexy way of showing of the legs (especially for those who have them HOT). They can be easily dressed up or down for any event and are not restricted to any age group or body type. However, there are tricky styles that we sometimes, as ladies, tend to get all wrong while some others totally avoid them for sheer fear of doing the same. Well ladies, you can break that jinx as there are now tips, clues and would I say expos on how to wear it and get it right. But first, let us take a look at some mistakes we make that scream NO. · Leggings = pants They are not pants and should not be worn as such. The thumb rule is to wear them as if they are not pants because they are not! Please note: leggings as pants = OVER EXPOSURE · Tight top + tight bottoms Trying to coordinate cropped or tight-fitted tops is a big NO NO. No matter how fantastic the view of your rear is, layering and balancing are important to wearing leggings. Balance out fitting leggings with looser tops. · The ‘Nude-walker’ The biology classes are over! If there’s need for a good view of the female contours and anatomy, an anatomy doll will do just fine. Wear longer shirts, tunics or a short dress. Think mid-calf or at least two inches below the hip. COVER UP THE REAR! · Disco revival (lets go back in time with Elvis) Please steer clear of the shine. Silver, gold or some high shine shows the bulges and creates them too, stick to opaque and shine free. · Aerobics Maniac Life is not one big aerobics so don’t go around dressed as such. For stylish and attractive ways to wear leggings on anything, these hints might be of great help: – Start with the basics and extend to varieties (try different lengths): the ankle length is definitely the hottest style right now; mid-calf would look fabulous on a skinny tall lady but make a shorter leg look wide. – Consider your shape:here there are two body types namely, the pear body (heavier bottom than top), in this case, opt for black

leggings as light colors make the bottom look heavier and the apple body (heavier top than bottom), and so consider dark or graphic prints to minimize the tummy area. Flattering almost on any body type, just make sure whatever you wear looks just right with your body type. – Invest in key pieces for pairing: leggings are best worn with flowing dresses, tunic tops or short skirts and if you plan to wear pair it with a shirt it should be long and have some volume to balance out the tight bottoms – When it comes to heights, the lower the better: leggings are better worn on flats, ballet shoes, moccasins, low -heeled boots to give a chic look. They can be tacky on the wrong footwear. Now, here are some ideas to wear leggings: · A dress shirt with flat shoes. · With a long sweater and ankle length boots. · A tunic and knee-length boots, little heel. · A mini skirt on some knee high flat boots. · Layers of loose- fitting tops. · Try denim leggings if you must show off the rear. Truth is, in wearing leggings, you can never get it wrong when you know what’s right.