FASHION PICKS: ROCKIN’ LEGGINGS
Monday, October 15, 2007

I’ve been receiving many emails about this latest trend of leather or black shiny tights. Leggings have been a substitute for pants for a while now, some favor the look and some really hate it. So I guess leather or lame tights will receive the same reaction, either you like it or you don’t. I personally think the look is hot when it is maneuvered correctly, plus if you want to do the tights in the winter weather, these could be a better option.
Stars have even been fans of the tights lately as we’ve seen recently on Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Keyshia Cole, and Lauren London. Though the ladies rock the tights in different ways, it commonly adds a rocker flair to their looks.
So you sold on a pair? A great pair to start with if you want this look would have to be the Lamé Legging at American Apparel (pictured above).








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1.
thickems
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
They all look cute in their own style…..
2.
CHA CHA
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I think they are hottt!
just depends on what u wear and who u are!!!
3.
Overseas Messenger
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Legging was hot back in the 80″s. Seem like nothing is new anymore. Reinventing the wheel, trying to make something old hot again….
4.
yeahyeah.
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
It’s cute on them.
Not just anyone should be rocking ‘em though.
5.
thomian
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
They are too sexy,love them. If my husband even heard that I tried those on he would impregnate me on the spot. lol
6.
complexndope
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
LOVE the look.
I should cop some for when I go clubbing.
Lol @ the É not showing up in the header…reading LAME tights.
7.
Queen_Chrissee
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
These ladies look fierce.
8.
french kiss
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
love it !! espacially JLO’s !!!!!!
9.
CE CE
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I PERSONALLY THINK THAT THEY’RE HOT AND DIFFERENT. I DEFINITELY WANT A PAIR OF LEATHER LEGGINS!!!!! LOL…..COUNT ME IN TIANNA.
10.
DIAMONDS&PEARLS
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
they look gd on them girls’ especially Keyshia and JLo
11.
LUCAS
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
those things are a mess!!!
12.
whytry?
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I LOVE it!!! As long as it’s appropriate for the setting it’s HOT!
13.
LUCAS
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Jennifer Lopeez’s look OK. U gotta have the right outfit for that.
14.
natural mystique
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Wow, looks like the 80’s are back in full force. What’s next? lace gloves, neon bracelets, stirrups and Lee’s?
I like Keisha’s take on the leggings b/c she’s wearing a longer top that makes it a bit more conservative.
15.
Black
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I LOVE ME SOME KEYSHIA COLE. Laren WOW. You always looking to to to GOOD. As for the tights. Thats wats up! Liking the look. Now back to the Ladies. I want me some Keyshia - (Lauren you are looking tasty as well…) This is a hard pick
16.
shawni92
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
They are really cute !!!! On all the ladies. I clicked the website to buy some….and no plus sizes? Oh, sorry, I guess phat girls aren’t supposed to look sexy. (figures ???)
17.
NeshaNesha
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Super cute tights…One question…do you throw them away after you wear them or can you you wash them? just thought I would ask.
18.
reccy
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Lauren looks really nice in hers.
19.
NeshaNesha
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
No need to answer the last question….it says wash on delicate and hang dry…
20.
me
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
They’re cute…on the right set of legs that is!
21.
bailey
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
GOOD LOOK!
ALL OF THE LADIES LOOK VERY NICE…..
LADIES IF YOU HAVE HIPS, BUTT, & THIGHS PLEASE IF YOU MUST ROCK THESE DO THEM IN A FLATTERING WAY -LIKE J-LO’S ENSEMBLE
I CAN SEE THIS FAD GOING VERY WRONG-IF THE LADIES DON’T KEEP IT IN CHECK
PROCEED WITH CAUTION LADIES!
22.
mzsweetface
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I love those leggings. The first time I remember seeing them was on Ciara. She’s rocking them on one of the pics from her CD. I know it’s an old look but she was one of the first to bring them back.
23.
LADYBUG51105
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
They look nice on all the ladies. You have to have the right body type and ensemble to pull it off though. My legs are too skinny, so this wouldn’t look right on me……just imagine baggy leggings
24.
ashleymichelle
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Eh they wouldn’t look right on me….my legs are too thick for all that!
25.
ashleymichelle
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
LOL i agree with # 21
I would have to rock em like J.LO
26.
KSH
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Love the look. I ordered 2 pair yesterday! The look is fab!
27.
ReneetheDiva
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
The leggings are HOT, I will definitely get a pair.
28.
That's Wassup
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I like those, I had no clue that those where just leggings! Guess it works if you can’t afford tight leather pants! lol
29.
Dame
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Bailey your right I have to be careful wearing those I have to much going on. Lol
30.
sexydiva
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I would wear them . I think they’re hott!
31.
blk dds
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Although a tinge bit baggy, JLo threw it on the best.
They are hot, but the jury is still out on this one for me.
32.
sana
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
ciara was rockin’ these black tights ever since that vh1 hip hop honors show when she performed with nelly.
33.
daREALwifey
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Tianna, girl, you have NO idea how right on time this column is today! LMAO My niece is turning 16 in a couple of weeks, and she wants to wear these things underneath a sequined mini dress for her party, and I have been SCOURING the Internet trying to find some cute, semi-dressy ones for her to wear with her dress.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I’m just getting OLD. LOL
34.
lette
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I agree with # 1 all the ladies even including Rhianna who I aint the biggest fan of is rockin the leggings with they own swagger n style
35.
Glam
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Love the look! I want some!
36.
BRANDON
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I THINK THIS IS A GREAT LOOK WHEN IT IS APPROACHED AND COMPLETED WITH THE RIGHT TOP AND SHOES….BASICALLY, IF YOU ARE A SIZE 8+, THIS LOOK IS NOT FOR YOU!
37.
Nikki
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I bought a pair in gold….lol. But I get A LOT of compliments on them, from men and women. And someone was wondering how to wash them. I hand-wash mine (in cold) and hang them to dry.
38.
TINA
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Look like some tight ass leather pants to me.
39.
yeah......and what!
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I like this look But I only like them in black or a dark color, and it’s not for everyone either. My husband wants me to get some but I’m like were is my grown azz wearing them LOL I will say my lil sister has something like them she wore to club and she looked cute but she’s 19 and I’m 29 with a daughter so hey. Oh but maybe I will get some to wear for my husband during out date nights. LOL
40.
pytjd
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
those things look like fitted hefty bags wrapped around their legs. leggings are so 80s. seeing them things regain popularity makes me wanna break out my neon pink and green la gears and blast my please hammer don’t hurt em tape lol. i’m just not feeling the look at all but more power to those who love them
41.
Tay
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I agree, when done correctly they look good. However, I personally wouldn’t make this fashion statement. Not a big fan of the leggings unless necessary, meaning under a pair of jeans in the winter.
42.
xtina
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I bought a pair from summer, so i will be pulling them back out with some sexy shoes..And #3. All fashion was once fashion already.. It just rotates and what was once old just comes back years later. Look at how big retro got this year! High waisted/skinny jeans, platform shoes, big sunglasses, high top sneakers.. u name it!
43.
lashawn
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
THe look good on all the ladies pictured above. However, everybody can’t pull them off and I’m sure some folks that shouldn’t even put a foot in them will be wearing them…lol
44.
Ninagirl
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I luv this look….. but its especially hot the way Keysia Cole rocked it. I will be looking for me some really soon and a real cute top that will bring it all together. I recently saw that leather pants were trying to make its way back this Fall but I would prefer the leggings anyday.
45.
SapphireBlu
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
i, for one, hate them
46.
keishe
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I couldn’t rock them, but they are still adorable!
47.
regina
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I like the leggin’ look. I have tried it and it is fun, easy, and comfortable. Hey get it with a belt and some cute pumps and it’s an outfit.
48.
regina
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
@ xtina
You are correct. Fashion is nothing but Deju vu’…….
49.
CLEARMINDED
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
JLo and Lauren London are wearing them well. Lauren is a gorgeous girl.
These leggings should come with a warning label, and only in certain sizes. Most people shouldn’t try this at home, and lawd knows we don’t need to see these on anybody over a certain size.
50.
bill
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Sometimes you shouldn’t encourage people
because
the next thing we’ll see is
A bunch of middle aged caucasians woman rocking Leggings at work
51.
lainybug
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I like them, The leggins are not for everyone but they are workable. keish coles is a hit or miss when it comes to fashion sometimes she looks very nice and sometimes she jsut ooks liek she woke up.
52.
lainybug
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
sorry that is just looks like she woke up.
53.
Anon101
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Eh, it’s sort of a good look.
I seen this girl with a lot ass and cottage thighs wearing leggings and it was just wrong on so many levels.
54.
Peacekeeper00
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Tights?! All this time I thought they were wearing leather pants.
They all look good with them…I mean it’s a simple look so you can’t go too wrong…but J-Lo looks fierce! I must say with the way females are dressing to the office these days, I hope this is something I won’t be seeing on anyone in their cubicle.
55.
datboi17
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
ciara gunna be wearin those in thats right video she rock them and they look good on her
56.
Chiara
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Oh thank you very much for the american apparel. I didn’t know I could find something affordable that looks fierce like that!
57.
Mizz Jenkins
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Tone thighs first and you good to go!
58.
YOU TOLD HARPO TO BEAT ME???
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
#16 Thank GOD for small miracles. Those leggings does not need to come in plus sizes as this style is not for the big girl. Sorry but true.
59.
vexxed
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
very 80’s hooker-ish
60.
SexyGirl
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I LOVE Rhianna, Lauren’s and really Love J-Lo’s But I think Keyshia looks a mess…..not feeling the shirt!
61.
Michelle
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
That stuff looks tacky to me. It does the opposite of what it’s supposed to do so when girls wear them they look like they have a severe case of noassatall.
62.
They Reminisce Over You
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Applaud @ #21
I def have to do the JLO look myself…but even if I didn’t have hips I would still rock them like her cuz it just looks more sofisticated like that…BTW Love L-Boogie though.
63.
REBEL
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Lauren & JLO Shut it Down BEAUTIFUL!
64.
Fall3n123
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Those leggings are so ugly and wack. They all look bad.
65.
Kitten
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I just had to comment on Lauren London, she is so pretty. I think the leggings are nice I dig them.
66.
taw
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
look some pleather leather 2 me!
67.
tia
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
i think they are cute but your thighs can’t be too huge for em though because then it would look tacky
68.
Sharonda
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I don’t like those.But Lauren and Jlo rocked it well.But that top Lauren has mad it too much.
69.
one tree hill
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Those are cute but way too tight!!
70.
Sade-Nothing Can Come Between Us
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
I say if you so badly want to rock these tights, a good 45 minutes on the treadmill everyday for a month straight, girl, you gon’ be lookin fierce. Just a suggestion. Hell, it worked for me.
I like the way everybody rocked it though. Did somebody say, they got their leggings in gold. How and where???
71.
Shonni
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Cute…I would rock them with the right accesories and such.
72.
Islandchick_Bri
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
They are cute when worn the right way by the RIGHT ppl! Lauren looks fierce in em!
73.
Tasha
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
#70, the gold ones and many other colors are at american apparel. 2 cute!!!
74.
jscene
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
Now watch all the fat chicks calling themselves “thick” go cop a pair….just cause it’ll expand to fit all your fat inside them leggings don’t mean you should be wearing them, but if i could put money on it, i’m willing to bet that’s who we’ll see rockin these the most….
75.
Run Away Love
Monday, October 15, 2007 /
American Apparel is the beeeeeest!!
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