It is most frequently performed incorrectly, where leggings are worn as pants. I am guilty of this indiscretion on only one occasion.... driving to go snowboarding and wore just leggings which were promptly covered with ski pants. Well, so I have done that a few times, but ONLY when going snowboarding! Again, covered with pants... Unfortunately, however, most women do not seem to realize this is a fashion indiscretion. Most women seem to think it is a perfectly fine thing to wear leggings as pants. This is just not true, and whoever invented "jeggings" should be hung and quartered. I mean, what a terrible idea... they look good on no one. And does anyone actually think those "pockets" belong there?! Seriously... not okay.
Okay, now lets take a look at WHY leggings as pants is a terrible idea.
One: They flatter no one (except a very minuscule portion of the population, and even then it is still unacceptable as proper clothing). Leggings show too much, allow flaws to be seen, as well as outlining size and flab you normally try to conceal...
Don't believe me? This is a picture of the actress Olivia Wilde (House)
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| What does this do, except make her thighs look wide? And other unfortunate things... |
Two: Most women end up having a muffin top in leggings no matter how tiny your waist might actually be. So, we are accentuating the one area that most women are self-conscious about? Really? Have you ever noticed how when you put those leggings on, your stomach will pooch out over the top? Every time. This is best concealed with a SKIRT or DRESS. Because that is how leggings were intended to be worn.
Three: Leggings are not acceptable as pants in public. Period.
(Not to mention most of the time they are pretty sheer...)
How Leggings SHOULD be worn:
Underneath dresses and skirts! Leggings can be an awesome accessory to the boho life! I personally love wearing leggings and tights as a fun accessory. They are so versatile and can allow you to wear that really fun skirt in colder weather. They can also be really fun when added underneath a pair of shorts! But be careful where and when you attempt this fashion statement, sometimes it is just too much...
Time to look at examples of tights being a fun accessory...
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| Leggings worn with fun skirt, adds a little warmth! |
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| Tights with sexy heels, ready for a night on the town! Showin' leg! ;) |
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| Each of these lovely ladies is using proper tight ettiqeutte :) |
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| And for special occasions in the winter, who really wants to wear pants? Why not wear that dress you love with some tights?! |
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