Wow, I could not possibly disagree more with the person who made those comments. I'm shocked that anyone would even speak like that to you?! Even if the person was an authority figure and you were breaking some kind of dress code (which it doesn't sound like you were), there are so many more tactful ways to bring it up. I'm regularly shocked by the things people think they have a right and reason to say. Maybe it's because you're older and wiser than me, but I would find it hard to stay calm in that situation. I mean, I just can't imagine making such rude remarks about another person's clothes, even though probably 60% of the people I see on a regular basis look less than stellar.
I think someone else mentioned receiving similar comments. Christie perhaps? I wonder if leggings just shouldn't be worn to work I mean, *I* have absolutely no problem and think they can be a fabulous, elegant, and sophisticated look...but unfortunately conservative style seems to rule the office world. Not necessarily formal, but definitely far from fashion forward. I'm SO glad I chose a field where creativity and personality are embraced.