Is It Ok To Wear Leggings As Pants?
It is a subject of much debate on whether leggings are to be considered as pants or not. We can’t deny the fact that leggings are arguably one of the hottest trends that has resurrected from the 60s due to fact that wearing them doesn’t feel like a chore—it’s beyond comfortable and you can easily move around with it. When worn appropriately, they can look mainstream-ready. And what’s best about it is that it gives girls the reason to show off their legs for the entire world to see.
Leggings were originally worn by men and women in the centuries past, to enchase the legs and shield them from the cold temperature. They were adapted into the military apparel as protection to their legs and for ankle support but eventually abandoned them in the later years. They were introduced back as new fashion trend in the 60s and had its popularity because you can easily customize them with long sweaters and tunics and have appeared again in the recent years with the addition of the wet look leggings as a night club outfit.
Wearing leggings as pants have gained notoriety mostly because some ladies wore them the wrong way. Those who are against wearing them just like pants will criticize that they don’t offer substantial coverage to the lady parts and provided flimsy support or structure unlike ordinary pants or trousers. My take on this is that leggings are not to be treated like pants; therefore it shouldn’t be used as replacement for pants. They are merely used as accessories to the entire outfit. I’m sure you’ve heard this all before but I’m going to say this again to save you from impending ridicule: You should match your leggings with loose-fitting tunics or shirt dresses that cover your humps and ideally hang low midway on your thighs. With long tunics, mini dresses and oversized tunics, they look more acceptable but with ordinary T-shirts, they are similar to wearing pantyhose solely and you forgot to wear a skirt. Leggings is a form-fitting piece of clothing which follows the natural silhouette of your legs and it will reveal too much especially when you have those with sheer fabrics. Part of making a fashion statement is to flaunt what you have but no to the point where you have to expose even those that are not necessary. Leggings can definitely update your overall look but you may look hideous if you don’t do it right.
If you are dead set on wearing leggings as pants, then may I suggest that you choose the right top to go with it. It must fall down mid-thigh to cover your hips and butt when you need to pick something from the floor and avoid being the object of derision or unwanted gawks from perverts. You can opt to wear them under a skirt or shorts. During summer, you can wear mid-length leggings with a long top while ankle-length leggings are good to be worn during winter.
If you are wearing leggings for its comfort and ease of wear, you need to wear it right. Pair it with an appropriate top so that it wouldn’t be appalling to look at.