Leggings are not... Pants!!

[Anonymous]

Ok so usually people jump in defensive but let me be brutally honest.. Leggings do not look good as pants! Well we do have different opinions. Leggings are also not tights so don't get the two confused.

Just a few tips to wear leggings:

- Wear a top that covers all if not most of your bum. It's not a fantastic look otherwise.

- Use less tight fitting tops and instead sway towards a more free flowing top that can be paired with a belt if you're looking to show your figure off just a bit.

- Patterned leggings although can be quite cute are risky to wear. Darker leggings always are the safer option for all different body types

- Boots! Whether they are ankle or longer boots they are a fantastic choice.

- Don't wear leggings to formal occasions!! Although a nice blazer pairs well with leggings they are not fit for interviews, formal parties etc

Here's a picture that might help (not mine but thought might be useful) otherwise in the end it's best to dress how you feel comfortable and confident!

[Mekkalyn]

I think leggings look horrible when they are literally so tight that you can see everything... I'd say the same thing about any type of pant that is too tight, so it's not really legging specific.

I also hate when it's not used with a modest shirt. It looks really trashy when you wear a skimpy tight top and skimpy tight leggings. But, if trashy is your thing, by all means be you.

I've always been more of a modest person. I don't like to have all my goods exposed for the world to see, that's just my preference, not everyone has to have it.

With that said, there's a reason why a lot of schools are banning the usage of leggings as pants. It's just not deemed appropriate in society. You can fight it all you want, it doesn't make it any less of a fact. Society looks down on people that look trashy. Leggings as pants are deemed trashy at the moment, regardless of my personal opinion.

I love leggings, and I wear them. They are extremely comfy. But I wear them in my actual size, and I swear them with an appropriate top. I am definitely pro leggings, but also pro class :P

[KDA20]

I think I would agree with you - My preference would be for the option "Maybe, Yes, Yes".
The "No" doesn't freak me out but I just prefer the subtle look. The tips you give would lean towards the subtle look so gets the nod from me.

[Anonymous]

I think it look absolutely fine! Most of the time they just look like skinny jeans from a distance and there a lot more comfy too!
The only time I would say they look bad is if the outfit isn't one for leggings, if they are extremely patterned or if you don't have the legs. By that I mean there really fat or so skinny that they appear baggy
But if you can carry them off I don't see why you shouldn't wear them

[Paigeeeeeeee]

Leggings. Are. Pants. They are called yoga pants for a reason. My 51 year old mother wears leggings and she doesn't have a shirt over her but. And tunics are ugly af. They are a comfy and cute staple of the female wardrobe and should be worn however the wearer sees fit.

[angelling]

I agree with quite a lot. I dislike the sight of short tops with leggings, I always saw leggings as items to put under long tops, skirts, shorts or dresses. I don't think patterned leggings are risky, just pair them with a solid coloured top/dress and you're good to go. And yes, leggings should never be worn to formal occasions.

[RJGraveyTrain]

Shorts = Not pants
Skirts = Not pants
Capris = Not pants
Dresses = Not pants

What people want to wear: Not anyone else's concern.

[EnglishArtsteacher]

I don't know why so many girls care about how each other dress lol.

[RJGraveyTrain]

I have no clue @EnglishArtsteacher.

[Amplify]

@EnglishArtsteacher Because this is a civilized society, and it has rules that must be followed if you want to be a part of it.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify And who set the rule of no leggings? And why?
All rules must be challenged to prove how useful they are.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 The guys with the keys to the jail cells.

There's a difference between challenging a rule, blatantly ignoring it, and pretending there is no such rule.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify Unless there is a law specifically forbidding someone from wearing leggings as pants (in which case that government is a dictatorship) there is no need for someone not to do so.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 There is a reason: it's not tasteful, to put it lightly.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify According to your personal subjective opinion.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 MULTIPLE people's subjective opinions.

In case you didn't notice, all facts are merely widely-believed opinions based on what we can observe from our five senses, which aren't even that good.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify And I'm sure there is an equal or greater number of people with the exact opposite opinion.
Facts are scientifically proven.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 Why they have their opinion is a different story, though.

Science based on what we can observe with our five senses.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify If we can't trust our five senses we might as well throw away ALL opinions.
And how is the reason important here?

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 Humans like to believe that the ground beneath their feet is solid. They wouldn't be very happy if they were told that it might not be.

If the reason is "Because I like seeing hawt girl's asses in leggings", then there's a problem.

[EnglishArtsteacher]

@Amplify There is no law telling people what they can or can not wear. And even if there was, that would be immoral and controlling.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify My reason is that people can wear whatever they want.

[Amplify]

@EnglishArtsteacher there are laws about what you can wear. I'm sorry I can't quote any specifically, though. I agree that they are controlling, but I believe that breaking those laws are immoral.

@Noxifer626 People can not wear whatever they want to wear. People will attempt to stop you if you wear certain things.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify Leggings? What is wrong with leggings? And what kind of dictatorial, oppresive government doesn't let people wear what they want?

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 No, as of right now, it's still legal to wear leggings. You will only be stopped if they are too transparent, like any type of clothing.

The United States of America's government.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify Well, I'm okay with transparent clothes or clothing that is wildly offensive, but if not I don't see why leggings should be banned.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 Because even when they aren't transparent (although they almost always are), they still leave nothing to the imagination

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify Back in the 1900's people thought the same about skirts that weren't ankle-length.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 And your point is?

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify That it doesn't matter if they leave something to imagination or not. If they are not indecent (AKA the same as being naked) then they are okay.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 Is this not indecent?

usih.merchantrunglobal.com/.../ViewImage.aspx

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify That's see through. AKA the same as being naked. So what I said still applies. This is okay:
www.teesbytina.com/.../luster-legging.jpg

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 That is a photo shoot with professional lighting to keep from it becoming see through.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify images.christianpost.com/full/59743/leggings.jpg
Not see through. There is actually a patch in the back that I think is either a pocket or purposefully prevents it from being see through.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 That is made of multiple fabrics of different layers and thicknesses, all of which are black, which also helps to hide things. The picture is also blurry.

Her shirt is see-through, though. Not that it matters...

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify You're looking for excuses. We both know damn well that thing is a legging that is not see through.
And you're right. It doesn't matter because we're discussing leggings.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 You are only showing me the best case scenarios. Not everyone is that perfect.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify But not all leggings are see through. Hence, people can still wear leggings as pants as long as they are not see through.

[Amplify]

@Noxifer626 You can wear pants as a hat. Doesn't mean it's right.

I suppose I have no ground to stand on if I'm not willing to post candid shots pervs took of see-through leggings or other similar situations, though.

[Noxifer626]

@Amplify Like I said. As long as they are not see through.

[RJGraveyTrain]

Trollery.

I wore leggings today and no one arrested me. Weird. Rebel yell!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z4m4lnjxkY

[myTake Owner]

Aw haha I didn't mean to get any one on the defensive side. I was looking at it from a fashionable POV I didn't even go too much into it lol don't worry too much I was just looking at it from a different view as I work in fashion and people are misinformed on how they work best. As I said in the end all that matters is that you're comfortable and confident. (: all the best! x

[RJGraveyTrain]

No worries dear I'm actually not at all offended, I see your point, my opinion just differs is all.

[myTake Owner]

Also might I add yes it does come down to personal preferences and as a stylist I'm more conservative and believe although it's great to show off your body you've got to choose wisely on what you use. Many of my clients were surprised how great the looked but still kept it to a certain degree classy. Some clothing items come off trashy if not worn right but as I said it comes down to personal precedents

[myTake Owner]

Preferences *

[RJGraveyTrain]

For me, leggings fit no different than most skinny jeans. If I were to try on a pair of skinny jeans and a pair of leggings, the only difference is the thickness of the material. As long as they aren't transparent, I see no difference. But hey, I'm just a plane ol' Jane.

[soe11]

RJGraveyTrain
Absolutely dear.
Everyone got freedom to exercise their choice.

[pervertedjester]

What about Jeggings?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLZ8L6SZmaA

[jasminepanties]

I love wearing leggings with the first way because I believe that panty showing its not a bad thing. I do it daily. Every day I wake up, I wear my last night panties and leggings. Sometimes I choose a long t-shirt but usually I don't care if someone see my panties and I wear a short t-shirt. I wear leggings for any occasion.

[likeleggings]

I love leggings

[Anonymous]

Leggings have always been pants to me. I wear leggings every day because they are the most comfortable pants I own.

[likeleggings]

I love leggingd to. I have a shirt that says leggings are not pants not has a big line though it

[Amplify]

Hooray! Couldn't have said it better myself. Can I quote or link to this myTake when discussing this topic?

[apple24]

NO! I am still wearing my leggings! I paid a lot of money for those!

[Amplify]

@apple24 Get a refund.

Or let me see them 😉😏😋

[apple24]

You already did! haha

[Amplify]

@apple24 Show me again

[apple24]

later after I sleep!

[Hannah202]

They are pants, if I wanna look sexy I'm gonna wear some damn leggings

[CHARismatic110]

The "no" picture isn't bad looking to me.

[jasminepanties]

i totally agree

[Anonymous]

I don't see why people shouldn't be allowed to wear leggings if they want to, leggings are comfortable.

[TheAngryBanana]

glad to see some one can do this with leggings : P

[Anonymous]

yes they are

[likeleggings]

Pants