Leggings as pants?

Lauren

Sorry if this has been asked already, I'm new, but how do you feel about wearing leggings as pants? I've heard many mixed opinions and I'm curious to see what you think

11 years ago

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Latest reply was from Elizabeth P

MsLuna

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My knee jerk reaction (especially since I'm a regular Jeggings wearer is) NOOOOOOOO!

However...

There are some Jeggings and ponte pants that are structured enough to pass as pants. Again, it really depends on the fabrication and cut. The said leggings must not be obscenely tight.

I personally wear Jeggings and structured ponte leggings on a regular basis because I sport the long over lean silhouette a lot. But I wear them with tunic-length tops (at least 2 inches below crotch level) only, nothing less.

11 years ago

Nebraskim

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I concur with the above. FWIW I ejoy leggings but they must be worn with a top that hits at least mid thigh. And they must be thick.

11 years ago

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If they look like tights or hosiery, they should be worn as such, if they look like real denim or ponte pants, I would wear them as such.

11 years ago

Echo

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I agree with Mo. So many people use the terms interchangeably - leggings, tights, skinny pants, etc. My general rule is if they are sold folded up over a cardboard card or in an envelope (so you really cannot try them on), they cannot be worn as pants. If they are displayed folded like real pants, they are often thick enough (like ponte pants) to be worn as pants. Regardless, I am not fond of shorter tops with snug bottoms anyway, so it really isn't an issue for me.

11 years ago

rae

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What Mo said. Disregard what it says on the tag of the jeans... if you can't tell they are "leggings," go for it! If they say "jeans" but are super thin and look like leggings, get thee a tunic.

11 years ago

Aziraphale

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Another vote of agreement. If they are thin enough that you can see underpants through them, or the outline of underpants through them, they are not pants. You can still wear them with a tunic that fully covers your bum, though.

11 years ago

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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It depends on your figure, too. I would never wear leggings alone but there are some skinny young things with no cellulite or excess fat that can pull it off.

11 years ago

rabbit

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I wear leggings a lot, but yeah, for me the tunic has to be long enough to cover your bum even when you bend over with fleece lined leggings or I wear some kind of skirt with it - a short tube skirt in a neutral really helps if I'm in doubt and ensures that everything will stay covered. Or it has to be thick enough to pass as ponte pants or jeans - more than just fleece.

Another work around for those frustrating tops that are long enough in front, but questionable in the back is a very long cardigan that gives me a few more inches of coverage back there.

11 years ago

Deborah

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What Mo said. My pet peeve is people wearing leggings that are more hosiery looking. Just isn't attractive.

11 years ago

Ledonna N.

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Only if your 6years old or younger....

11 years ago

Janet

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The flowchart says it all...

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11 years ago

crutcher

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I wear leggings, jeggings a lot..They are super thick and I wear the long enough tunic in different forms...This look has become a signature look for me and one that is supremely comfortable...Like anything else, there are rules and exceptions...keeping the tush covered with a chic and interesting top...wearing the pant thick enough...And as with a lot of other fashion pieces, there is no age expiration on this look...

11 years ago

Elizabeth P

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OMG Janet, you posted that flowchart while I was looking for it! Funniest post, EVER!

11 years ago

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