Lately I’ve been having an attitude towards women that have been wearing leggings in replace of actual pants… Back in the 80’s, leggings were the “ish.” They disappeared for awhile, but made a comeback about three years ago. It’s nothing wrong with wearing leggings, but there is something wrong when you wear them incorrectly.
I was having a conversation with my sister a few weeks ago about why women wear leggings. This conversation occurred because she was telling me how she needs more leggings. She wears them to workout in and buys them in replacement of the actual track tights because their cheaper. I told her that when I go out I pay close attention to people and what they wear. Lately I’ve been seeing women abuse leggings like its okay. They wear leggings that are SEE THROUGH, but wear bright underwear underneath… or they wear leggings with a shirt that doesn’t cover some part of their butt, but they know this because they “know” they have a big butt and want to show it. Some women wear leggings every day, because they feel as though a real pair of jeans or pants would not go with their outfit for the day, which tends to be an everyday excuse. That’s a sign of laziness. Some women wear them because of their menstruation. <- THAT I PERFECTLY UNDERSTAND!
When I’m at work, a plus size clothing store, women come in my store and find a shirt they like, and then the first thing they say to me is, “I can wear these with leggings!” I just look at them like they don’t understand fashion one bit, and some people just don’t. They ask me why I have such a look on my face and I tell them, “Why leggings? Why is it that you have succumbed to leggings so quickly? Why not put on a pair of nice pants or jeans with that shirt?” After that they have no answer for me. I tell them that leggings do NOT define an outfit, nor does it help it. It just allows the outfit to become bland. Now I understand that those plus size women feel as though leggings are the only thing that can easily fit them, but that is not the case and can easily be explained another time.
When people ask me what do I think about their outfit, I TELL THE TRUTH! The truth is that not everyone looks good in leggings! It does not hide anything; it clings to your body and shows everything. If you have “cottage cheese” then WE can see that. If you have extra fat hanging from your leg, WE can see that. If you’re trying to hide your fat in your legs then get SPANX. Google it, or better yet come see me at my job. I’ll help you J
I can understand needing to put something on really fast, so you can rush out of the house. I can even understand needing an easy day of fashion, but PLEASE! Don’t abuse your leggings. For example, today I over slept for class, so the fastest thing for me to grab was: over sized button up shirt, my leggings, hoodie, combat boots, school stuff, outer wear, and a SHOWER followed up with me brushing up my teeth! I can’t tell you what to wear, but I can surely help you!
YPSueJ, Young Professionals Guest Writer
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i just think they r getting out of hand i mean if u are wearing them to get ur hair done to the grocery store wit uggs or even working out Leggins hav replaced sweat pants and that is it i cant stand when im out at a club or happy hour onr on the scene and chicks hav leggins on as an outfitt it burns my cookies great post #thatisall
LOL some ppl don’t know how to wear them. I don’t want to see your pussy print