legwarmer

Dancer's calf cover

A legwarmer is a knitted or fabric tube worn over the lower leg for warmth or style, typically covering from ankle to knee.

Originally practical gear for dancers keeping muscles warm between exercises, legwarmers became a fashion item in the 1980s, often worn slouched over tights or jeans: She paired legwarmers with her aerobics outfit.

dancewear

ballet

Classical dance on pointe

tutu · barre · pointe · rehearsal · choreography · pirouette · plié · arabesque · ballerina · aerobics

retro

1980s

Fourth-to-last twentieth-century decade

neon · aerobics · MTV · breakdance · synthpop · disco · rollerskating · Flashdance · workout video · pop culture

warmth

wool

Sheared animal fiber

knitted · insulation · cozy · snug · calf · ankle · circulation · compression · bundled · layering

fashion

accessory

Supplementary addition

  • trendDirection of change
  • styleDistinctive way of expression
  • runwayPaved path for planes

chic · boutique · vintage · layering · slouchy · knitted · ribbed · cable-knit · crochet · chunky

fitness

workout

Structured physical exercise

  • yogaMind-body exercise discipline
  • pilatesControlled movement exercise method
  • stretchingExtending muscles or material

running · jogging · cycling · spinning · cooldown · muscle · calf · circulation · compression · training

Opposites
thermal function

legwarmerbare legs

shorts

body coverage location

legwarmerwristlet

Ornamental wrist band

headband · hand warmer · neck warmer

cultural/fashion association

legwarmercompression sleeve

Tight elastic limb wrap

Family

legwarmers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G