Tights are back in fashion: on a walk, on vacation, at a party.

An interesting name for "leggings" came from a part of the military uniform of men of the nineteenth century - leather tight pants, sewn from the skin of an elk, a deer. These tight military trousers were mostly white and decorated the hussar at the parades.

Today, leggings have become an integral part of the wardrobe of the female half of Russians, and of any age. Made of materials that allow these short-fitting tight pants to stretch and keep their shape, leggings are very comfortable in everyday life. In addition, having a pulling effect, they hide extra pounds (not all, of course).

The popularity of losin (or leggings) began with the invention of a new material by Americans - Lycra. They were appreciated by the athletes and actors of the theater. In Europe and the US, decent women did not wear tights. But Russian women grabbed them especially zealously in the nineties of the twentieth century.

Design collections in recent years have offered many interesting options for women who prefer tights. Sewing material is very diverse. Calling artificial materials of the nineties gave way to natural cotton and wool. However, modern technologies allow some artificial materials to look decent.

In fashion and thin lace, and velor leggings, and cotton, and knitted warm. Their length also varies in mood: from the ankles to the middle of the calf. Any style or outfit can be supplemented with tights, while making a creative or noble accent.

The color range of losin changes every season. However, classic black is always in fashion. Noble shades of gray, beige, burgundy, brown are also popular. Monotonous leggings will counterbalance the fantasy patterns of other elements of the costume, drawing will make boring ensembles interesting. Colored, bright tights are good in summer, and black or gray in winter. Leggings are decorated with lace, rhinestones, embroidery, rivets.

Today there are many variants of combinations of wardrobe with the help of losin. They will save from oblivion even those things that are difficult to find a companion in the form of trousers or skirts.

Sports style: a long T-shirt, sneakers (sports slippers).

Teenager style: bright jerseys, short skirts, tunics, shirts in combination with shoes at low heels (ballet shoes), and on high. For teenagers, sneakers or boots on the platform are quite acceptable with tights.

Romantic style: cocktail dress and high-heeled shoes. Another option - a romantic summer dress in a flower or peas with ballet.

In cold weather, you can successfully combine a long warm sweater, a knitted dress, a cardigan with thick black leggings and high boots. Beautifully and comfortably combined stockings of a leggings with a velor suit.

High and slender women can be allowed a short tunic, a dress, a skirt, and women are fluffy - leggings with a long skirt and a free-cut dress, and the leggings can only look a few centimeters from under the skirt.

Despite the popularity and fashion, still need to think and take a critical look at the choice of leggings for your wardrobe. Almost every woman can afford to go to a dacha in tights and a long T-shirt. But to go out "in the light" in tights is a serious matter. Especially it is worth considering the owner of full or not very straight legs, as well as mature women, and those who have a figure, as they say, "not in accordance with the circumcision". The clothes of a woman should, first of all, fit it. Otherwise, the appearance will be ridiculous, vulgar. And who needs it?

Other question, where it will be appropriate to go in tights? Depending on the situation and style, the tights look great both for walking, and in nature, on vacation, in a gym, at a disco or party. However, the office and the theater are closed to them.