How to wear leg warmers

How to wear leg warmers



Leg warmers were a fashion symbol during the 80s and are quickly becoming a trend looking for a comeback. Even though leg warmers got their start with dancers, there were many movies that inspired the wearing of leg warmers to nightclubs, school and almost anywhere. "Flashdance" and "Footloose" were a couple of movies that made leg warmers a true fashion trend. If you don't know how to wear them, follow the steps below for ideas on how to wear leg warmers.







Things You'll Need:





Leg warmers



Jeans



Mini dress or skirt



Spandex pants or tights



Boots, flats or high heel shoes









Step
1



Wear leg warmers with a nice pair of jeans. This can be a classy look with a

sweater


that matches the leg warmers. Boots with heels or a slip-on high heel shoe would give it a sophisticated and refined appearance. Make sure that the bottom of the leg warmers goes over your shoes so that only the toe section and heel are showing.




Step
2



Grunge your look with the leg warmers and wear them with hiking boots and some old, ripped jeans. A rumpled shirt with a vest would work with this ensemble or even an aged jean jacket would finish this look. The leg warmers should be pushed as far towards your ankles as they will go and should be positioned just over the top of the boots.




Step
3



Slouch your leg warmers over a pair of spandex pants. This is a classic look that had been popular in the 80s and can be made into an updated look with an over-sized men's shirt with a belt at the waist. Mix and match the colors depending on your mood and the appearance that you want to achieve with the leg warmers.




Step
4



Get a short mini dress and wear the leg warmers as a thigh high look. Couple these together with a nice pair of flats or a small heel shoe. Let the top of the leg warmers come up past your knees while the bottom should rest just below your ankles.




Step
5



Layer your leg warmers. Wear two pairs that compliment each other. You can get a layered look while wearing jeans, stretch pants or with a cute skirt. Be sure that you don't over do the pattern or color contrast when layering your leg warmers. Put the first pair on tightly, without scrunching them down, and then pull on the second pair. Scrunch them both down to the level that flatters the look that you want to achieve with your leg warmers.







Tips & Warnings









Matching the color of the leg warmers to the color of your shoes can mimic the look of tall boots. Black leg warmers over black heels creates an attractive look without the expense or discomfort of knee-high boots.



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