Leggings are any of several sorts of fitted clothing to cover the legs. Clothing (also called clothes, accoutrements, accouterments, or habiliments) protects the Human body from extreme Weather Originally leggings were two separate garments, one for each leg.
In contemporary usage, leggings refers to tight, form-fitting trousers that extend from the waist to the ankles; in the United States, they are sometimes referred to as tights (although the word tights is often used to refer to opaque pantyhose). Trousers are an item of Clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles covering both legs separately (rather than with cloth stretching across Tights are a type of fabric leg covering usually extending from the waist to feet and fitting as tightly as possible to the body (from which the name derives Pantyhose (also called tights) are sheer, close fitting coverings of the body from the Waist to the feet Modern leggings are typically made from a blend of lycra, and either nylon, cotton, or a cotton-polyester blend. Spandex or elastane is a Synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. Overview Nylon is a Thermoplastic silky material first used commercially in a nylon- Bristled Toothbrush (1938 followed more famously by Cotton is a soft staple Fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant ( Gossypium sp Polyester is a category of Polymers which contain the Ester Functional group in their main chain However, leggings can also be made from wool, silk, and various synthetic fabrics as well. Wool is the fiber derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles of animals in the Caprinae family principally sheep, but the hair of certain species Silk is a natural Protein Fiber, some forms of which can be woven into Textiles The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons
History
Leggings in various forms and under various names have been worn for warmth and protection by both men and women throughout the centuries. The separate hose worn by men in Europe from the 14th to 16th centuries (the Renaissance period) were a form of leggings, as are the trews of the Scottish Highlands. For contemporary styles see Pantyhose, Hosiery WalterRaleighandson The Renaissance (from French Renaissance, meaning "rebirth" Italian: Rinascimento, from re- "again" and nascere Trews (Gaelic Truis or older Truibhs) are men's Clothing for the legs and lower abdomen a traditional form of Scottish apparel The Scottish Highlands ( Scottish Gaelic: A' Ghàidhealtachd, Scots: Hielans) include the rugged and Mountainous Separate leggings of buckskin leather were worn by some Native Americans; These were adopted by some Long Hunters, French fur trappers, and later by mountain men. For indigenous peoples in the United States other than Hawaii and Alaska see also Native Americans in the United States. The Mountain Men is also the name of a 1980 movie starring Charlton Heston. They are the leatherstockings of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales. James Fenimore Cooper (September 15 1789 &ndash September 14 1851 was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century The Leatherstocking Tales is a series of novels by American Writer James Fenimore Cooper, each featuring the main hero The Buckskins, however were mostly a dull grey brain-tan, not the bright, glossy vegetable tanned leather we so commonly see today. Leather is a material created through the Tanning of hides and Skins of Animals primarily Cattlehide The Tanning process Leather is a material created through the Tanning of hides and Skins of Animals primarily Cattlehide The Tanning process It was also common for leggings to be made of light wool.
In many places, especially in colder countries such as ex:Russia or Korea men and women continued to wear wool leggings into modern times, often as an additional outer layer for warmth. Russia (Россия Rossiya) or the Russian Federation ( Rossiyskaya Federatsiya) is a transcontinental Country extending Korea is a geographic area composed of two sovereign countries a civilization and a former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia.
The linen pantalettes worn by girls and women under crinolines in the mid-19th century were also a form of leggings, and were originally two separate garments. Pantalettes are Undergarments covering the legs worn by women girls and very young boys (before they were Breeched) in the early- to mid- Nineteenth century Crinoline was originally a stiff fabric with a Weft of Horse-hair and a warp of Cotton or Linen thread.
Leggings became a part of fashion in the 1960s, as trousers similar to the capris pants but much tighter. Capri Pants ( "capris") are a style of Pants usually worn in warm weather
It was not until the fitness and aerobics craze in the very early 1980s that leggings became fashionable as gym-styled street wear for women. Popular ways leggings were worn included with skirts, and short dresses like babydoll dresses, oversized shirts, sweaters, etc. and with slouch socks and Keds.
Military leggings
In former times, soldiers, especially infantry, often wore leggings to protect their lower leg, keep dirt and grime from entering their shoes, and to provide ankle support. The Infantry is the oldest and most numerous of the Combat Arms in the Armed forces, and consists These leggings usually consisted of a piece of canvas with either buckles or buttons running along one side, and an adjustable stirrup that passed under the sole of the shoe, just in front of the heel. The soldier placed the leggings around his calf with the buttoned side facing out and adjusted them and the strap to achieve a proper fit. Leggings typically extended to mid-calf and had a garter strap to hold them up and were secured with a tie just below the knee. Military leggings only extended to the bottom of the knee and buttoned to the bottom button on the knee-breeches. Sometimes confused with "gaiters", with the difference being gaiters only extend to the high ankle and were worn with full leg trousers.
Sometimes puttees — strips of thick woolen cloth resembling a large bandage — were wrapped around the leg to support the ankle. Distinguish from Putty. A puttee, also spelled puttie, is the name adapted from the Hindi patti, bandage ( They were usually held in place by a strap attached to the cloth.
Late in World War II, militaries began experimenting with combat boots and jump boots for their soldiers, which obviated the need for leggings. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Combat boots are Military Boots designed to be worn by Soldiers during actual Combat or combat training as opposed to during Parades Jump boots (also known as paratrooper boots) are a type of Combat boot typically associated with Soldiers (called Paratroopers assigned to The United States Army retained the less-expensive low-quarter hobnailed boot for its non-elite troops, but added a stiffened leather collar that could be clipped to the top of the shoe to protect against dirt. The United States Army is a military organization whose primary mission is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities. This proved easier to apply and remove than the more cumbersome laced design, and provided greater mobility in combat. By the 1960's, however, the old low style of shoe had given way to combat boots in most militaries, and leggings of any kind were obsolete. Leggings, usually bright white and often made of patent leather or buff are now worn primarily for ceremonial purposes. Patent leather is Leather that has been given a high gloss shiny finish .
Modern leggings
Leggings in the form of skin-tight trousers, a tighter version of the capris ending at mid-calf or near ankle length, made its way into fashion in the 1960s and were worn with a large belt and slip-on high heels or ballet flat-styled shoes. Capri Pants ( "capris") are a style of Pants usually worn in warm weather
Leggings made from a nylon-lycra blend (usually 90% nylon, 10% lycra) are traditionally worn for exercise, although beginning in the 1980s they have also been worn for fashion. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Nylon lycra leggings are often referred to as bicycle or running tights, and are shinier in appearance than those made from cotton. Many have racing stripes or reflective patterns to further distinguish them as athletic wear and provide extra safety.
Leggings made from cotton-lycra, or a cotton-polyester-lycra combination, are more typically worn for fashion, but are also common as fitness apparel as well. Although cotton lycra leggings can come in many colors, black, navy, and various shades of gray remain the most commonly worn. Leggings may also come in a variety of colorful prints and designs.
Leggings are typically ankle-length; they are occasionally stirrupped, or less commonly, footed.
Because of their comfort and attractive appearance, leggings quickly found their way out of the fitness clubs and into everyday casualwear.
Wearing black leggings under long, often diaphanous, skirts was part of a general fashion trend of wearing gym or dance clothes as street wear that evolved along with the fitness craze and under the influence of the movie Flashdance and the long-running Broadway show A Chorus Line. Flashdance is a musical / Romance film released in April 1983 and was one of the most successful films of the early 1980s Broadway theater, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 39 large professional theaters with 500 seats or more located A Chorus Line is a musical about seventeen Broadway Dancers auditioning for spots on a Chorus line. A more recent trend pairs black leggings with miniskirts. The miniskirt (often hyphenated as mini-skirt) is a Skirt with
Opaque leggings may be worn by women without a skirt. Unless the woman is also wearing a very long top, the bottom will be exposed. There may be a visible panty line. A prominent visible panty line or VPL ( visible panty line) occurs when the outline of one's Underpants becomes visible through one's clothes
By the early-1990s, leggings were actually outselling jeans in many parts of the United States, but a backlash of sorts occurred in the mid-late '90s regarding the clothing item. Jeans are Trousers made from Denim. Mainly designed for work, they became popular among Teenagers starting in the 1950s. Men have also begun to wear leggings more frequently in recent years as long underwear, and for more casual physical activities such as walking, hiking or gardening, replacing the old standby, sweatpants. Leggings are also worn as a fashion trend by men on the London electro-music scene.
In 2005, leggings began to make a "comeback" into the world of high fashion, particularly in indie culture, by pairing capri-length leggings with mini skirts with this resurgence continuing into 2006 and 2007. Fashion design is the Applied art dedicated to Clothing and lifestyle Accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time Capri Pants ( "capris") are a style of Pants usually worn in warm weather This resurgence coincided with the popularity of boho-chic as a general style of fashion. Boho-chic is a style of female Fashion drawing on various bohemian and Hippie influences that at its height in 2004-5 was associated particularly with Consequently, leggings are also now popular to wear with oversized, long sweaters. This trend towards tight pants can alternately be seen in the resurgence of skinny jeans. Skinny jeans have a snug fit through the legs and end in a small leg opening
At the Marni Men's show during the Fall 2007 Fashion Week, outfits with leggings designed solely for men were introduced. [1]
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