Girls Leggings

Girls leggings have been trendy for years, but recently, designers have made them funkier than ever with new prints and embellishments.

The girl in the middle is sporting white capri leggings.

Leggings became a fashion staple in the 1980s thanks in large part to the movie "Flashdance". In addition, pop sensation Madonna spent much of the 80's sporting solid colored leggings and long fluorescent tunics.

Today, leggings are loved by girls of all ages. Kids adore them because they are so comfortable and moms love them because they are versatile and affordable. In fact, leggings are one the most inexpensive current fashion trends for girls on the market. It’s not unusual to find cotton girls leggings for less than five dollars apiece.

In addition to being affordable, girls leggings are also extremely functional. They can be mixed and matched with a variety of clothing that many girls already have hanging in their closets. For example, leggings go well with:

• Tunics
• Oversized tees
• Sweaters
• Mini dresses
• Long shirts belted at the waist
• Barn jackets
• Mini skirts

In order to avoid a major fashion faux pas, don’t pair leggings with cropped, tight fitting tops. This is true regardless of your girl’s body type. Leggings have a tendency to show every bulge by clinging to all the wrong places. They accentuate chunky thighs and knobby knees. What’s more, since leggings do not have pockets, stitching or firm material to hide lumps and bumps, they can be a fashion no-no for heavy-set girls.

The best way to wear leggings is to treat them much the same way you would girls' tights. Stylish gals pair the trendy bottoms with long tops or layer them under simple tunic-style dresses and short skirts. If your mini fashionista has chunky legs, then choose capri leggings, which finish just below the calf. This cut makes legs look slender and doesn’t draw attention to bulging calves.

Another reminder when donning girls leggings is to choose shoes carefully. Since leggings feature a basic cut, it’s best to pair them with simple flats rather than ostentatious high heels. This is especially true if you are wearing leggings with busy patterns. Jazzy printed leggings are enough of a fashion statement on their own and shouldn’t be competing with busy footwear.

Fall 2009 marks the beginning of a new trend in girls leggings. The season is all about letting your leggings do the talking with bold patterns, groovy graphics and powerful prints. Say goodbye to boring black leggings and hello to the following super-chic options:

• Plaid
• Paisley
• Aztec
• Animal prints
• Striped
• Spotted
• Zigzags
• Floral print
• Glittered
• Ruffles
• Lace bottoms
• Zippered sides
• Button embellishments

Girls leggings are readily available at most clothing retailers and online. Some of the most popular places to purchase leggings for girls include:

• Gap: The hip clothing store offers girls cotton leggings in a variety of colors and prints.

• Lands’ End: These comfy leggings are made of cotton/Lycra/spandex blend, which follows every bend girls make, minus the baggy knees. The colorful leggings also stay true to size regardless of how many times they are washed.

• FleeceFarm.com: This online retailer is known for offering the widest selection of girls leggings on the Internet.

• BizRate.com: The company lists vendors that make everything from girls wool leggings to glitter leggings with wide elastic waistbands for added comfort.

• Wal-Mart: The popular discount retailer offers a variety of girls leggings at unbelievably low prices.

• Macy’s: The department store specializes in selling girls legging and tunic sets. For one low price you can get matching leggings and pretty tops in a variety of styles, including ruffled and ruched bottoms and cap sleeved tunics.

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