We all love leggings right?? You know those stretchy form fitting stirupped pants that we craved in the 80s underneath scrunched neon socks, over-sized sweaters and side ponytails?? Do you have a picture yet?? Ok well maybe I was only 2 years old at the time but I do remember. It seems that ladies of today are loving leggings all over again and while I'm not one to disagree, I do think that there are some ground rules for wearing leggings regardless of your size/body type.
First of all leggings are not pants, denim, slacks, cargos, khakis, etc. Therefore you should ALWAYS make sure that your bum (i.e., *ss, backside, rear end, booty) is covered. You can achieve this by wearing an oversized sweater, long oversized button down, tunic, or a dress. I dont care if you have a Beyonce/Trina/J-lo booty, in my opinion its just simply not cute or tasteful to wear leggings with tank tops, crop tops, etc other than to workout.
Secondly, I am so sick and tired of seeing women walking through the malls and streetways wearing leggings that are OBVIOUSLY transparent!! In other words I do not want to see your underwear through your leggings. If you are going to commit the fashion crime of sporting a short tank top with black leggings then at least purchase a quaility pair of leggings that are thick enough to hide the smiley faces on your underwear.Say it with me ladies "OPAQUE". I mean here's a clue, before you leave home, find a mirror, turn around, and if you can see your underwear smiling back at you, take them off or cover up your bum!! Thank you very much!!
Third thing, I don't do any leggings that are not black, brown, a hue of grey, or an animal print if I'm feeling fiesty (Grrrrrr). I'm well aware that like our Universe, leggings are available in a wide range of colors and textures. However if you are not Jane Fonda or doing a Richard Simmons workout DVD then BURN your neon colored, hot pink, lemon lime colored, passion purple, remy red, yummy yellow, blood orange, and any other color resembling vomit leggings NOW.
Third thing, I don't do any leggings that are not black, brown, a hue of grey, or an animal print if I'm feeling fiesty (Grrrrrr). I'm well aware that like our Universe, leggings are available in a wide range of colors and textures. However if you are not Jane Fonda or doing a Richard Simmons workout DVD then BURN your neon colored, hot pink, lemon lime colored, passion purple, remy red, yummy yellow, blood orange, and any other color resembling vomit leggings NOW.
Lastly, if you are still not convinced that you should not wear leggings as pants, then for God sake's please wear them with a pair of dark seamless underwear (i.e. no panty line) underneath, God blessed us with one backside not two, which is what you create anytime you wear something form fitting on top of underwear with thick seams. AHHHHHH!! Purchase a pair that covers any bumps, bruises, bags, and any other imperfections that you wish not to share with the entire world!! Ok ladies so if you still have the drive to wear leggings with a piece on top that does not cover your backside at least invest in a quality pair. What brands of leggings work best for you??
