I remember back to the days where the big debate on social media was whether leggings were pants. Those were the days! I’ll admit I was firmly in the “leggings are NOT pants” category at the beginning. You should wear them if working out or under a tunic or dress, I thought. Under no circumstances should they serve as the only bottom.
Note: I was compensated for this post but rest assured that I sincerely love leggings!
Thankfully, that erroneous opinion went out the window after I started working exclusively from home. Then my athletic leggings became my everyday pants, and my life was changed for the better.
We should all be able to change our minds after being presented with new information, right? There is no need for an uncomfortable button waistband when you can have stretchy workout leggings instead. Plus, the quality has drastically improved meaning you can find leggings that aren’t see-through and don’t bunch up in awkward spots.
Watching the current trends change to clothes I wore in the early 90s, I’ll admit that I’m nervous someone will say leggings have to go. I fear wind suits and swishy pants from childhood becoming the new athleisure. But I feel confident there would be a massive revolt from women everywhere should that happen.
I’m happy folks like Bombshell Sportswear make bombshell leggings in many styles and colors. Some of them even have pockets, the holy grail of good leggings. They are not only built for comfort and function but also make you look great in the process.
Were you an early adopter of leggings as pants? Are you still a holdout? Are you afraid they’ll become a fashion faux pas? Let me know in the comments below.
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