I was asked to do a post about leggings. I feel like leggings are very controversial. Some people love them, while others hate them. But the main problem I see is that most of the time the people that don't like them don't know how to wear them or aren't see them being worn correctly.
I think it's a bit overkill to say leggings are not pants because realistically they cover your legs and your butt.
Lets look up the definition of pants shall we ...
| pants |
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| — pl n |
| 1. | ( Brit ) an undergarment reaching from the waist to the thighs or knees |
| 2. | Also called: trousers a garment shaped to cover the body from the waist to the ankles or knees with separate tube-shaped sections for both legs |
Ok so we are agreed that they are technically pants. But why does there still seems to be an issue?
Because,There is a right and wrong way to wear leggings
Here are some basic rules:
1. See through leggings are not cool, Unless your wearing a long enough dress. No one wants to see your underwear or lack of. Always try them on before buying.
2. Even though we decided leggings are pants, it is still best to wear a long top that covers 3/4 of your backside. Why? Because sometimes you need to bend over. The leggings you thought weren't see through while you were standing up just might be when your bending over. once again no one wants to see your underwear or lack of. If you don't have a top that is long enough, get a longer tank top and layer it under your shirt. Layers are awesome!
3. Not to tight. They are leggings, not saran wrap. They should be comfortable. Comfort is the reason they were invented.
I hope this answers some of your general questions about leggings and if you weren't a legging fan before maybe you will be now. If not, that's ok too, to each their own.
Top: Zenana Outfitters- Gordmans
Under shirt- Gordmans
Leggings- Forever 21
Flats- Burlington Coat Factory
