Have you got glimpses of my tweets lately? Well, this fashionista is gearing up for some fall fashion and my staples include sweater dresses with tights or leggings and boots! I typically love different pops of colors but nothing too crazy but if you want the one pair of legging or tights that will go with essentially any outfit, black or dark gray is your color.
So I popped into Duane Reade to take a look. Surprisingly, there was a decent sized display and selection of hoisery, tights, and leggings. I never would've thought a drug store would have such selection and variety. The prices were affordable as well, hoisery was $6.99, tights $7.99-$8.99, and leggings $14.99.
I wanted to go with something simple and clean cut, that would easily match any of my outfits. Afterall, a true fashionista knows how to switch up their wardrobe just like that, right? Despite it all though, I need comfort. There's nothing like going around your day being stuck in something gorgeous but so uncomfortable that you'd rather rip it off.
The goal was comfortable, versatile legwear that would not only give my legs that sexy, slimming look (I have Popeye's arms on my legs thanks to my figure skating years.) but also keep my legs warm during fall this year. I spotted microfiber leggings! Seriously? They make everything in microfiber these days and I know I love the feel and comfort microfiber brings so sure, why not?
Then I hit a snag...what? Only 2 left and it was in S/M which was for those 4'10"-5'5" (90-140lbs) and I was in the M/T range of 5'4"-6'0" recommended for those 135-190lbs. So do I get the S/M? It's the right weight range but I have decently long legs. I had to take the risk.
Luckily, they fit just fine. They didn't end up too short so if you're just a bit over the S/M height range but are in that weight category, I think they'll work just fine. I'm 5'6". Of course, it was comfortable, it is microfiber! The material stretched nicely and felt nice and cozy against my skin. I definitely didn't choose wrong. I could dress the leggings up or down, the versatility and possibilities are endless.
Even JR gave her little paw of approval! Baby Pom kept jumping at me, wanting to be in the photoshoot! Or maybe, he's trying to tell mom that she looks hot in these leggings! At $14.99, I found the price a bit higher than what I normally pay for my leggings but for the comfort, I would probably buy them again, especially if I'm travelling and need a quick solution!
Take a look at my trip to Duane Reade.
Now tell me, how do you show your legs during the fall?
Check out the “Show Us Some Leg” Contest on Duane Reade’s Facebook page. Simply submit a picture of you showing your leg in Duane Reade hoisery in accordance to the theme they're doing each week from Nov 18, 2012 to Jan 7, 2013 for your chance to win 3 weekly prices of iPod Touch (1st prize), $200 Duane Reade GC (2nd Prize), and $100 in Duane Reade Hoisery (3rd Prize). The grand prize consists of an Apple iPad, $200 Duane Reade GC, and $100 in Duane Reade Hoisery! You can enter each week.
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The goal was comfortable, versatile legwear that would not only give my legs that sexy, slimming look (I have Popeye's arms on my legs thanks to my figure skating years.) but also keep my legs warm during fall this year. I spotted microfiber leggings! Seriously? They make everything in microfiber these days and I know I love the feel and comfort microfiber brings so sure, why not?
Take a look at my trip to Duane Reade.
Now tell me, how do you show your legs during the fall?
Check out the “Show Us Some Leg” Contest on Duane Reade’s Facebook page. Simply submit a picture of you showing your leg in Duane Reade hoisery in accordance to the theme they're doing each week from Nov 18, 2012 to Jan 7, 2013 for your chance to win 3 weekly prices of iPod Touch (1st prize), $200 Duane Reade GC (2nd Prize), and $100 in Duane Reade Hoisery (3rd Prize). The grand prize consists of an Apple iPad, $200 Duane Reade GC, and $100 in Duane Reade Hoisery! You can enter each week.
Stay connected with Duane Reade:
Facebook || Twitter || YouTube
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Duane Reade #CBias #SocialFabric Opinions expressed belong to Whirlwind of Surprises and are NOT influenced in any way. Please view my full disclosure, TOS, and privacy policy. Please take the time to enter my other giveaways while you're here.
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6 comments:
I wear black leggings all the time, in fact, I'm wearing them right now! You look great it them!
I wear black leggings all the time. My daughter just bought two pairs for herself yesterday too!
I love those leggings and need some super badly, but didn't know what to get because I wanted something that was not sheer. Thank you
I actually used to wear leggings under my cut off shorts and combat boots back in the early 90's. It was my signature look LOL
They look great! ANd you don't have popeye arms for legs LOL
@Ghada, LOL, it's because the leggings are hiding them!
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