Now leggings are much less common. They were replaced by insulated leggings and wool tights. But once this item greatly rescued our grandmothers in the harsh winter cold. If you ask any modern girl if she knows what leggings are, not everyone will answer this question. Others will ask in response: "What is it?" Is it true what?
What is it - leggings?
This word came to us from the German language. Translated literally, the Reithose is a pair of riding pants. The similarity of our Russian leggings with reithose is in their design. Usually these are tight, leg-fitting trousers made of knitted material.
The wardrobe of Russian women in the era of socialism was not particularly fashionable and sophisticated. In winter, in the cold, they had to wear leggings. In those days there was no color variety. The leggings were usually black, gray, brown, and blue.
Where leggings are appropriate
Do they wear leggings now? This is not such a common wardrobe item, but in some cases it is appropriate now. Wonderful bright pants with ornaments are suitable for skiing or going to the rink. And generally for any suburban and sporting events.
Today leggings are available in all kinds of colors, they can be matched to any jacket or to match the scarf. If the girl in the collection has this item of clothing, you can not worry about her female health. So warm pants will not only decorate, but will also serve.
We warm our kids
In addition to women and girls, leggings are worn by children. That's where the riot of colors and expanse for intricate drawings. Moms must make sure that the children's walk is comfortable, because boys and girls have a habit of lying in a snowdrift and moving down the ice slide directly into the snow.
It is imperative to wear a child of leggings; children's games in this case will not lead to the possibility of catching a cold and getting sick.
Choose the right one
What should I look for when choosing these warm pants?
- For winter, it is preferable that the composition of the product is dominated by woolen threads. It is well known that wool is a natural and warm material that will warm in any frost.
- The item must fit in size. Trousers that are too wide will look ugly; narrow pants can tear and become completely unusable after washing, decreasing even more in size. Trousers are tight-fitting pants, but in moderation.
- It is better to wash woolen clothes manually or in delicate mode. The main thing is to prevent temperature differences during washing and rinsing. It is the contrasting temperatures that lead to shrinkage of the coat.
Choose the product according to the season, thin leggings are suitable for windy and cool spring or autumn. In winter, you need to wear thick tight pants, this will provide complete comfort.
Buy or tie?
Handwork, or "hand-made" is gaining popularity today. What needlewomen do not do all over the world - they embroider, they make soap, and they make souvenirs. Knitting on this list is not in last place.
Each mother who held a hook or knitting needle in her hands will be able to tie children's leggings. This is not difficult at all, because a thing is small in size and can be created in a short time.
Women's leggings are knitted less often. Given the large selection of these products on sale, many see no reason to spend time knitting. And there really is plenty to choose from. Numerous trousers with winter patterns and prints, imitations of knitted tights, or jeans texture - will satisfy the most demanding taste of any fashionista.
Keep warm pants only clean. Tidy them up to the next season in a bag, or a cover for clothes, putting a moth remedy there (just in case), then this little thing will warm and make you happy for more than one season.