About a month ago when I was looking at some post-Christmas sale stuff, Bed Bath and Beyond had some leggings on sale (in the ‘Beyond’ section). I was curious what all the fuss was about, and the price was right, so I bought them.
Eh.
They’re fairly comfy, but only in an around-the house sort of way. I would never, ever wear them as pants somewhere else. I also don’t understand people who do. Do you remember this graphic from a couple of years ago? If not, let me show it to you (and break some copyright law, I’m sure).
It’s not only that they’re not pants, they also smell weird. My closet is mostly full of cotton stuff, and these are definitely made from man-made materials. They smell like a petroleum product. Bleh. I’ve washed them several times and it’s just weird.
I would also like to stop the leggings-as-pants movement for the little girl set. They definitely do not all wear shirts long enough to cover their bums, and I can clearly see the outlines of their Dora underwear.
Beth says
I’m doing my part on both bits of the campaign: I don’t wear leggings myself. Ever. And I don’t let Tara wear them as pants. I didn’t when she was a wee one either. But I’m some sort of loon-mom, because I don’t let her wear any pants that have words across the bum either.
This comment is too long. It should have just said:
I agree. On all points.
Gretchen says
I am with you on this one! And on a related note: what is with jeggings?? That is such a bizarre thing even auto correct doesn’t like the word.
Brad says
Since everyone seems to be against them, I’d like to hear someone argue in favor of leggings. Why do people wear them if so many people don’t like them?
I would do an internet search to try to answer my question, but I’m at school already, and I’m thinking that might look kind of weird in my search history.
Lloyd says
How did your search for, “Am I wearing pants?” look?
Lauren says
I think that Beth, Jill and I are in the minority. Lots and lots and lots of people like them. If you want a nice and drawly explanation of appropriate leggin’ wear, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uiTMtY7CKw
Jill says
Be forewarned…wordy post to follow… 🙁 I will admit to having one pair of thick, black leggings. I only wear them with tops that totally, completely, no denying it, cover my butt. Because, otherwise, no. No one needs that much information. To quote Beth, “GAH.” I mainly like them because I like wearing boots, I don’t like a lot of pant leg in my boots, and I don’t like black jeans. Plus, I totally trust where I purchased them (NOT Target…I still love you Target XOXO).
I don’t like them on our 10 year old at all, but she does have a pair or two from Gma/Aunt. She knows the rule of keeping her butt covered, whether she’s wearing leggings or yoga pants. What’s the difference between those two, btw??
Now the 6 year old…she definitely has leggings because she refuses to wear jeans. It’s exhausting trying to find long shirts all the time, but we do our best and are careful on the “non-see through” aspect of her pants. She will be a challenge, yes she will.
Sorry you asked, eh?
Lauren says
This was actually helpful. I also bought the leggings, thinking I could wear them with boots, but it was a non-starter. (I don’t have shirts long enough to cover my bum.) For the Omaha boot day, I bought some cheap skinny pants from Wal-Mart and wore them with a long sweater. I felt very awkward all day, which translated to my behavior, I’m sure. Yay for awkward, it’s my best accessory. 😉
Kristi says
Leggins and jeggings should be outlawed. I don’t like them on me. I don’t like them on my girls. I don’t like the on other people’s girls. I don’t like them on grown adults.
Yes, I’d like to sign the petition.