Comments on: Buttons, buttons whose got the buttons?

By: Leshas Denega

Leshas Denega — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:42:51 +0000

Without ever seeing any of these trends I started making buttoned and non buttoned super high, spat, and shoe guard legwarmers – My buttoned Super Flares in Taupe sold already http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=19305844
Every items has a button option. I ‘d love your collective opinion!

By: Sock Dreams ~ Sock Journal » Blog Archive » Revisiting the Button Spat-warmers

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:33:00 +0000

[...] first saw these last October and were less than thrilled, at least I was, but we quickly sold out, restocked and sold out again. [...]

By: niqkita

niqkita — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:54:37 +0000

I think there may be, but cannot be sure at the moment…

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:45:15 +0000

Oh man, those Leg Avenue spats are beautiful! I’d love to have a pair to wear as arm warmers (I like it when my hand is covered, so the length wouldn’t be an issue).

Do you know if you have any pairs lingering in storage anywhere? I’ll ask when I visit the storefront, it would be fantastic if I could get some.

By: Atashi

Atashi — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:01:47 +0000

I just bought a pair of the Leg Avenue Buttoned Spat Leg Warmers; hopefully they’ll be fine with my 14-inch thighs.

I’d really like to see more leg warmers like that (Victorian-esque?) from Sock Dreams, maybe in knee-high length or made of warmer material like wool.

By: Brenna

Brenna — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:52:56 +0000

I know. They're so fancy feeling! And Delijay, the new crop of Hot Sox Button-Ups do seem slimmer than the bunch from last year. They're longer too! I tried putting a picture in my comment, but it didn't work. I can try again, and also try a link. If it doesn't work, I'm sorry, I failed at the internet. (edited by niqkita)

By: trina

trina — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:57:59 +0000

i can’t wait to see what you have come up with Brenna! And at first glance i was pretty indifferent about those Betsy button leg warmers but after seeing and touching a pair, oh how I want some! :)

By: Brenna

Brenna — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:23:14 +0000

First off, those Betsey button-ups are the silkiest acrylic stuff I have ever handled. They feel like a million bucks! The Leg Avenue Buttoned Spat Leg Warmers, on the other hand, are silly tiny. However, they are perfect fodder for modifying! I am very in love with what I ended up with after two quick cuts and a little bit of straight stitching, some more (and more generous) elastic and some seriously pretty ruffle lace: They're a nice, tight knit, so I didn't have to worry about not being able to serge the raw edges.

By: shelleopard

shelleopard — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:28:35 +0000

so it looks like i’m not the only one with buttons on the brain this year! Perhaps I can help other button-lovers soon. ;)

By: T-Rex

T-Rex — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:16:16 +0000

I, too, am lusting for the leopard jeans with the zipper ankles. I had a turquoise overdyed pair like that back in the early to mid 80’s that I loved. Wore them every chance I got. My mother hated them.

Then my late 80’s roommate bought a leopard print jean jacket that looks like it may have come from the same group as the jeans in the pic above. I lusted for that jacket, too. Might have been Guess? Or Bongo?