"Slinky" Leggings!

What is it with women that they think they'll look terrific in every new fad that comes along. Come on girls, if we're serious (those of us who are deemed plus-size) about looking as good as we possibly can, then surely some "fad" items don't even warrant a second though.

This latest fad of slinky shiny tight tights/leggings (think Olivia Newton John in "Grease") is enough to upset even a novice in fashion watching.

When it comes to girls sizes 24-30 and beyond strutting their stuff in shopping malls in the tightest slinkies then I start to wonder - where will it all end?

Because it's obvious even if these women check their reflections in the bathroom mirror (head and chest) and the shop windows (side view), they certainly can't check the lower front or"back-views". Even my grand-daughter about a size 8 won't even contemplate wearing these things - "Nan - they show 'everything' - you may as well be naked!"

Well, yes, my friends, that's what a lot of big girls should be aware of - we've curves and our bodies may be firm but not as taut as slinkies demand. Not from the front view - under the saddle - or the back view - our bottoms!

If you're going to wear them though, whatever I and others might say, then cover them a little, somehow. (See "Woman of Substance - Woman of Distinction"- sewing hints May 2010 - for an idea or two. This is an interesting little newsletter that covers a multitude of topics for the plus-size woman of today. Contact rosemarypb@aapt.net.au to add your name to the mailing list.