Gun metal metallic leggings - leggings discontinued by Espiral - review by oopsy

These incredibly sexy leggings make a great addition to any fun wardrobe. They are flashy and fun, as well as useful if you need an extra layer or some colorful accent to any outfit. They are so shiny, they reflect light so they are great if you are going to a club or party, and very eye catching. They can be worn on their own for a bottom because the waist band is snug enough to hold them up, but they are pretty tight fitting, so you might want to wear a thong underneath or a skirt over them to hide panty lines. The waistband isn't elastic or anything, it's just the same material folded over to make it defined.

The elastic content is pretty low, so if you tend to hover between two sizes, I'd advise going with the larger one. The polyester elastan blend fabric really doesn't breathe at all either, so if you're going dancing or somewhere warm, be advised that these bad boys will leave you sweating! The bottom rides mid calf and it is a simple hem. The silver hasn't flaked or warn down at all, so they seem pretty durable.

They come packaged in a clear plastic bag with a plastic hanger attached, like you would buy them in a store, with one small label saying material. They did not come with washing instructions, and I couldn't find anything reliable online, so I just hand washed them and that worked well. I wouldn't trust these in a machine or anything too rough. They are pretty durable, but I wouldn't push it with a washing machine.

They don't have any smell and they don't stain your legs like some materials do. They can be worn most anywhere with a lot of different looks. They aren't clingy and they don't attract lint or hair either, and they are pretty stain repellent too. A very sexy fit and flashy design.

After wearing these out dancing a few times, the metallic fabric started to flake off, leaving just the black fabric underneath. They also look less shiny that they first did. They were fantastic at first, but they did not hold up well to long term use, or semi-rough wear. Seeing as they are metallic skin-tight leggings, I'd say they are supposed to be used roughly too.