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Renee Greenspan just said ....

151949 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 13:50:29 GMT

that all over Europe women are wearing leggings under their dresses instead of tights. First - it is summer so why would anyone do that? and I am thinking that would only be done by very young women - I'm talking teens. Again - they will say anything on QVC to sell something !Talk about ruining the look of a pretty dress!

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fthunt — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:23:32 GMT

What's the big difference between leggings and tights? Both are snug to the leg - aren't they?

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Peaches McPhee — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:31:30 GMT

On 6/21/2014 fthunt said:
What's the big difference between leggings and tights? Both are snug to the leg - aren't they?

Tights have feet in them (like panty hose), leggings do not (cut off at the ankle or shorter).

As for Rene's statement, she probably meant when she was in Europe last, not right at this moment.

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Len507 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:34:07 GMT

I'm here in the US and I can tell you, I'm about to put leggings under a dress. Why? Because the dress I want to wear today is shorter than I would like. I don't do jeans so this is a good compromise.

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evelyner — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:41:19 GMT

It is still early in the summer, and Europe does not get as hot as many parts of the US. I have not checked the weather there. Also, people will say anything to sell stuff.

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lolakimono — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:55:02 GMT

Renee Greenstein

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adelle38 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:56:55 GMT

I've seen women in England doing that for years. First of all, it's not nearly as hot in London as in some parts of the US. Secondly, the leggings are lightweight.

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hope-Q — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:06:52 GMT

Yes, I've seen European models do this for years. It's not a new concept, nor is it a lie or selling technique.

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care giver — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:08:13 GMT

You would wear the leggings under your dress so you can ride a bike or sit on the steps or wear a dress that is shorter than you would like.

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brii — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:09:37 GMT

I heard Isaac say the same thing the other day.

A lot of people wear leggings under a long tunic. Some dresses are too short and are cut closet to the body and leggings would be fine underneath.

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californiamomofthree — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:35:35 GMT

I like the look of my little shabby chic lacy tank dress worn over leggings. It's one of those "too short to be a dress, but a little long to be a tunic" pieces, but I get tons of compliments when I wear it. I pair it with leggings and ballet flats or even basic slip-on sneakers.

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Perkup — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:45:07 GMT

I am quite sure I would experience heat stroke if I went out in leggings in S.E. Louisiana in summer. Even in the fall and early spring it's too hot here for that look. There were years when I wore hardly anything in the summer but swimwear. Now I cover up a bit more so as not to frighten any small children.

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lulu2 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:55:23 GMT

It's true; they do wear lightweight leggings under short dresses and tunics. They are actually lighter weight than capris or crop(ped) pants. For young mothers it prevents unwanted exposure when they bend over, stoop or a gust of wind comes along.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:56:25 GMT

Renee is correct. We were in Europe for 3 weeks last month and skinny jeans, and leggings under dresses were everywhere. It is cooler in many parts of Europe than here in the US. Also, although maxis get a big emphasis here, I saw very, very few in the cities we were in. Many more minis than maxis.

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dosey — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:08:33 GMT

On 6/21/2014 lolakimono said:
Renee Greenstein

HH must have confused Renee for Alan Greenspan. They are very similar, you know.

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fthunt — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:08:42 GMT

#2 so if the only difference is 'the foot part' - this posted comment now appears to be a big deal about nothing.

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Beach Baby 1 — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:09:40 GMT

On 6/21/2014 castlenv said:
Renee is correct. We were in Europe for 3 weeks last month and skinny jeans, and leggings under dresses were everywhere. It is cooler in many parts of Europe than here in the US. Also, although maxis get a big emphasis here, I saw very, very few in the cities we were in. Many more minis than maxis.

I agree. Europeans dress differently than Americans for a number of reasons. And, no matter what the temp men or women would never leave home without a scarf.

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MalteseMomma — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:11:41 GMT

I would absolutely do that.........

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magicmoodz — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:13:53 GMT

On 6/21/2014 Dosey said:
On 6/21/2014 lolakimono said:
Renee Greenstein

HH must have confused Renee for Alan Greenspan. They are very similar, you know.

Thanks for the giggle, Dosey. I need that today--truth be told, I'm kind of crabby!

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chiclets — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:22:20 GMT

I have seen the look of leggings under a dress and see nothing wrong with. It is a style you adopt, or not.