The average daily temperature here in Phoenix is 74 degrees and for us this is winter. And winter in a college town means LEGGINGS. Girls in leggings are the state animal of winter, and we strongly believe people should stop telling us leggings aren't pants.
Dictionary Definition
A search for the dictionary definition of the word "pants" brings you to the word "trouser". The verbatim definition of a trouser is
noun, ( used with a plural verb)
1.
Sometimes, trouser. Also called pants. a usually loose-fitting outer garment for the lower part of the body, having individual leg portions that reach typically to the ankle but sometimes to any of various other points from the upper leg down.
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Sometimes, trouser. Also called pants. a usually loose-fitting outer garment for the lower part of the body, having individual leg portions that reach typically to the ankle but sometimes to any of various other points from the upper leg down.
Let's break it down.
Definition-wise, leggings are most definitely pants, and the only part you could even argue is that leggings are not loose fitting, at which point I direct your attention to the word "usually". Now that that's settled, lets explore some of the reasons why people don't think leggings are pants.
- Usually loose fitting (partial check)
- Outergarment for the lower part of the body (check)
- Having individual leg portions (check)
- Reach typically to the ankle (check)
Definition-wise, leggings are most definitely pants, and the only part you could even argue is that leggings are not loose fitting, at which point I direct your attention to the word "usually". Now that that's settled, lets explore some of the reasons why people don't think leggings are pants.
Social Standards
I 150% understand that not everyone is meant to wear leggings. Those more blessed in the ass and thigh department should use caution when wearing leggings. It is also unpleasant to see someone's cellulite ripples through the weave of their leggings. I also don't want to see your skin shine through your leggings.
Before the entire internet jumps down my throat for being a skinny bitch criticizing bigger girls, let me just say that this rule of "dress for the body you have" extends past leggings and goes into dresses, jeans, tops, skirts, shorts, scarves, necklaces, and necklines. It also means that if you are going to wear leggings, you are going to buy leggings that fit properly and do not show your ass and thong when you bend over, regardless of your weight or pants size.
Before the entire internet jumps down my throat for being a skinny bitch criticizing bigger girls, let me just say that this rule of "dress for the body you have" extends past leggings and goes into dresses, jeans, tops, skirts, shorts, scarves, necklaces, and necklines. It also means that if you are going to wear leggings, you are going to buy leggings that fit properly and do not show your ass and thong when you bend over, regardless of your weight or pants size.
Material
Fabric is created by weaving thread together to create a cloth. Woven fabrics have tiny holes between the strands of thread, and when the cloth is stretched these holes become more obvious. This is one thing that creates the sheer legging stretch look I hate so much.
Repeated washing and drying will also diminish the integrity of the fabric of your leggings. Like any other piece of clothing, leggings get worn out and thin in places of great wear or stretch, which is often in the booty zone. Do yourself a favor and weed through your ruined leggings every year to avoid wearing something that shows more than you anticipated. Also, whenever you wear leggings and your butt may show, do a little bend and check in the mirror just to be sure.
Repeated washing and drying will also diminish the integrity of the fabric of your leggings. Like any other piece of clothing, leggings get worn out and thin in places of great wear or stretch, which is often in the booty zone. Do yourself a favor and weed through your ruined leggings every year to avoid wearing something that shows more than you anticipated. Also, whenever you wear leggings and your butt may show, do a little bend and check in the mirror just to be sure.
Fit
Leggings are meant to fit snugly from the hip to the ankle, most commonly in order to balance out a bulkier or looser top. This fit style is not flattering to all and to some it is considered immodest as it leaves little imagination as to the form underneath.
In regards to the fit issues, if you really have a problem with how leggings fit skin tight, I had better not ever see you in skinny jeans or a body-con dress or you will forever be branded as a hypocrite. If you have a problem with how they are not flattering to all, get in line. The day people start only wearing clothes that compliment their appearance is the first sign of the apocalypse.
In regards to the fit issues, if you really have a problem with how leggings fit skin tight, I had better not ever see you in skinny jeans or a body-con dress or you will forever be branded as a hypocrite. If you have a problem with how they are not flattering to all, get in line. The day people start only wearing clothes that compliment their appearance is the first sign of the apocalypse.
Reasons why I think leggings are better than pants
- The difference between leggings and skinny jeans is pockets and material.
- Leggings allow me to stretch at least 75% further than I could in jeans. (guesstimate)
- Post-Holiday muffin top? No worries about buttoning your pants if you wear leggings
- Even the thinnest girls' ass looks juicy in leggings
- I can sleep in leggings, throw on a big sweater, and be dressed in under 30 seconds.
- I wear a disgusting amount of all black. Leggings most commonly come in black. Do the math.
- Audrey Hepburn wore leggings