leg-warmers

Knitted calf tubes

Leg-warmers are knitted or fabric tubes worn over the lower legs, from ankle to knee.

Originally designed to keep dancers' muscles warm between rehearsals, they became a fashion trend in the 1980s: She paired leg-warmers with her aerobics outfit.

They're worn slouched or pulled taut, typically over tights or leggings.

fitness

aerobics

Heart-strengthening group exercises

  • workoutStructured physical exercise
  • yogaMind-body exercise discipline
  • pilatesControlled movement exercise method

gym · stretching · cool-down · exercise · jogging · cycling · spinning · cardio · calisthenics · gymnastics

eighties

nostalgia

Longing for the past

  • vintageQuality from past eras
  • neonInert illuminating element
  • aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises

disco · breakdance · synthpop · MTV · scrunchies · headbands · spandex · leotards · roller-skates · fame

dance

ballet

Classical dance on pointe

  • barreFixed studio rail
  • leotardTight one-piece garment
  • tutuShort projecting dance skirt

rehearsal · studio · choreography · stretching · pirouette · plié · arabesque · contemporary · jazz · tap

apparel

legwarmers

Knitted calf coverings

knitwear · hosiery · stockings · gaiters · spats · footless · slouchy · ribbed · knitted · crocheted

warmth

cozy

Warm and snug

woolen · knitted · snug · layering · winter · cold-weather · circulation · heated · soft · plush

Opposites
body coverage location

leg-warmersarm warmers

Fingerless limb coverings

gloves · mittens · sleeves · neck warmer · scarf

leg coverage extent

leg-warmerstights

Stretchy leg garment

stockings · pantyhose · thigh-high boots · ankle socks

thermal function

leg-warmersbare legs

shorts · capris

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G