My chilly toes need your advice.

By Blythe

Unless the temperature around me is above eighty degrees Fahrenheit, my legs and feet are usually chilly.  I wear socks all the time - yes, even in the summer.  And in the winter, I am always on the lookout for a way to stay warm but avoid looking like I'm headed to the top of K-2.

I have seen these fleece lined tights around, and I wonder:

Plush Fleece Lined Tights

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Do they feel like long underwear?  Will my cute shoes fit over them?  Will they be as warm and cozy as they are in my dreams?  Are they worth $35 plus shipping?

I've also considered trying out some leg warmers under my boots:

Boot Sock/Leg Warmers

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But I'm a child of the 80's, and the last time I wore leg warmers I had a matching polo shirt with a popped collar and a permed bi-level haircut.  Am I going to look like an idiot if I pick up this trend twenty years later?  Will this keep my legs warm or is it purely a cosmetic fix?

Tell me, Style Lush readers, what do you know about these trends?  Are they worth a try?  And will they keep me warm?

Comments

[Elizabelle]

I bought fleece-lined tights at Filene's Basement (RIP) a few months ago. Not sure of the brand. I love them. They are thicker than regular tights, but not so thick that your shoes won't fit over them. Very cozy. Highly recommended. $35 seems a bit high; maybe you could find a less expensive brand if you're not sure about them.

[Christen]

I scored myself some fleece-lined leggings at Gap ($20-ish, I think?) that are SO WARM and cozy without adding bulk. Doesn't really help the cold feet, but might be a start?

My mother-in-law gave me leg warmers for Christmas and I have yet to wear them outside the house (they are cute and warm!) due to the same fears you mentioned. Maybe this weekend?

[Elsha]

I might have to try those fleece lined tights, they sound cozy. I know you can also get fleece lined jeans which wouldn't help the toes but does sound cozy.

[susan]

I bought a couple pairs of the fleece lined tights on Anthropologie last year and I love them (I don't see them on their website anymore). I'm pretty sure they were only $24 and I felt they were well worth the cost. They didn't feel bulky but are much warmer than regular tights. Highly recommend!

[HollyLynne]

Check figure skating supply shops for warm tights (Mondor is one brand I used to wear. Should be way less than $35 a pair! And rock those legwarmers or tall wooly socks over jeans. As long as the jeans are skinny, I think it totally works. Then again, I'm an admitted former figure skater, so I could be wrong about that ...,