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After living four days in leggings, it is time for me to make a stand on whether or not leggings can or can’t be worn as pants. This topic might be quite dated by now, but the gripe over this issue never gets old.  At some point you might have thought you were the scene-ist girl in the town with those skinny-skinny jeans that you had to zip up with a fork. Well, I hate to break it to you and your pink hair extensions, but there are plenty of scene kids out there with fabric on their legs even tighter than you now. And there’s a good chance that those even scene-er kids than you, are about ten years your junior. Don’t you remember those floral leggings we wore nearly ever day to kindergarten to match our hideously cheerful floral tops? But not only are the even scene-er kids wearing a version or leggings, so are the way less scene-er kids; the teenagers in their Lululemons. I’m not sure if Lululemons are a hit everywhere else besides Washington state – so let me explain. Lululemons are $100 tight black yoga pants. The only difference, I see, between Lululemon yoga pants and leggings are that Lululemons are flared and we can see your butt-crack in them. So, saying that, I find leggings more appropriate then your Lululemons.  However, I beg you to take extreme caution when wearing leggings. Please wear a shirt or sweater that reasonably covers your butt and crotch, and don’t wear belted neon shirts with this attire (because this 80’s look is getting really old). Also be sure that your leggings are not see through or disgustingly tacky. Now, you may have a very diverse opinion on this topic than I, so by all means please voice your opinion in comments. P.S. I do fully agree that leggings under mini-skirts is incredibly passé, just thought you should know. CommentsAnonymous Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:41:20 pm Whats that title from? Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:42:18 pm Er it's a combination of two songs. One by the Killers and one by Robert Pattinson. Anonymous Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:43:02 pm No wonder I thought one of them sounded familiar but didn't go with the other set of lyrics. Which songs? Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:44:15 pm The first sentence is from White Demon Love Song, The Killers. The second sentence is from Let Me Sign, Robert Pattinson. Anonymous Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:45:09 pm Oh, those are from the Twilight and New Moon soundtrack. I really like RPatz'z voice, very sexy. And also I love leggings as pants. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:46:46 pm As long as you are not super fat and your shirt/sweater covers your ass I don't care. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:47:36 pm I wear leggings often as pants, and I don't give a shit what others think - it looks cooler than them. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:48:44 pm I hate how every girl wears them and I can see there camel toes and underwear lines, they need to get a life. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:50:30 pm Today I'm wearing my newest blazer, a studded one. I wore it with leggings and it's the first time I'm wearing leggings as a pants. I was feeling a little bit naked but it's so comfortable. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:51:16 pm I HATE leggings as pants, but if it makes you feel any better I do wear them as pants. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:53:53 pm Some one ought to raise a monument for you as the clearist fashion forward thinking teenager. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:55:32 pm I agree FreshlyPressed! I love her insight but I'd love to see more of her actual style (hint hint)! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:56:26 pm At some point you might have thought you were the scene-ist girl in the town with those skinny-skinny jeans that you had to zip up with a fork. Well, I hate to break it to you and your pink hair extensions, but there are plenty of scene kids out there with fabric on their legs even tighter than you now. And there’s a good chance that those even scene-er kids than you, are about ten years your junior. Don’t you remember those floral leggings we wore nearly ever day to kindergarten to match our hideously cheerful floral tops? Hannah Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:57:02 pm see kott ja need saapad on meeletult kenad! ma tean, et selline postitus on sul kunagi juba olnud, aga ma mõtlesin siiski paluda, et sa teeksid mingi sissekande kus sa mainiksid ära mõned head interneti poed. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 6:58:29 pm A- huh, still not to convinced to buy into this style, but I will agree that leggings and mini skirts are really passe! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:00:05 pm I have worn leggings as pants numerous times and my outfits have looked super cute. Just follow Libby's caution rules and you wil too. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:00:50 pm MMMMMmmmm you have made me more accepting to this style...yet i vote NO still. Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:02:30 pm Geniveve and the rest of you haters or silly! I much agree with Libby that Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:02:39 pm L Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:02:44 pm E Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:02:50 pm G Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:02:59 pm G. Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:03:07 pm I Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:03:13 pm N Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:03:22 pm G.. Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:03:28 pm S Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:04:02 pm are perfectly acceptable as pants. Never heard of leggings, but I'm sure they are some nasty cult teenage thing. Viola Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:05:03 pm I meant I have never heard of lululemons,sorry. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:06:00 pm Today i created my blog! how AMAZING!! today was an {OK} day I was sick and just stayed at home and chilled. The point of this blog is for my so express some of everything fashion, things to do and also story's and poems. The fun thing is that i can put anything on here so if you want me to writes about anything just leave me a comment Abby Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:08:57 pm Wow, this really is quite a heated topic! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:09:25 pm When will you be back on a regular schedule, i never know when to check your blog because i never know if you have posted again or not. Please tell me! I miss your nice candy-asized writing! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:10:11 pm Leggings are way more comfortable than jeans, I'm never going back. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:11:14 pm This trend dates back to the sixties, and I just love how it keeps reaccuring in the 70's, 80's, 90's, and even now. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:12:24 pm I shall take this all in consideration an voice my opinion on a later date. By the way, how was your vacation? Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:13:05 pm I'm getting my hair done again on Friday (it's been far too long, being a student sucks when getting your hair done costs $110 here, let alone in the city where it's double that price). Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:14:28 pm I thank Farrah Fawcett and Topshop for this amazing trend, you saved my fashion life over and over again. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:15:28 pm Dark title honey, um, what does it exactly mean anyways? Does sound poetic, but again very dark. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:18:54 pm Love it dear, and thanks for visiting my blog, meant so much to me and made me smile! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 7:47:07 pm Went through the BIGGEST legging phase a few years ago; only wore leggings. And I probably broke all the rules that you've posted. Because of this, I'm not a huge leggings person. But I'm loving all the leggings that you've posted! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 8:05:03 pm I've got to say I'm not a fan of leggings as pants. I see people everywhere wearing them in such a way, that it's really annoying me now. However, if you have the legs, and the leggings are pretty thick, it's okay I guess. Great topic to blog about! Sat, 28 Nov 2009 8:36:41 pm Leggings do come handy sometimes. There's always a day when you just feel like you have to wear it. It's comfy. It may be overrated but I think we all have a pair or two just in case. By the way, I think jeggings are better than leggings. =) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:48:11 pm i'm not saying it can't be done (Karla of Karla's closet pulls it off smashingly) but there are definate rules to follow, namely the not too sheer one you mentioned. And your ass should definetly be covered. And they need to be ankle length not those silly mid calf leggings. Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:36:42 pm Sometimes I wear leggings as pants, but I always wear an oversized tunic to make sure that I'm covered up in the butt area. I see so many girls who don't cover it up and it looks absolutely awful. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 2:08:35 am I'm trying to play it up, however, the saying "you always want what you never can get" fits me perfectly. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 7:59:09 am I just posted something about this last week myself - though I took the opposite stand. I wear leggings with shorter tops all the time (i.e. onces that hit at the hip), and it looks great. As long as they're a solid color I think it can work. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 8:14:45 am THANK YOU! I absolutely hate hate hate it when people wear leggings as pants. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 8:19:25 am Hey there. I'm back from my blogging vacation. I hope you had a great week and weekend. I enjoyed myself this Thanksgiving holiday. I did miss your blog. Take care. Have a fantastic week ahead. Cheers! Sun, 29 Nov 2009 8:51:52 am Very interesting evaluation! I fully agree with you that leggings under mini-skirts are absolutely ridiculous looking. Whenever I see this, I feel as if I'm looking at a little child. By the way, I love the very first leggings! Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:50:42 pm This is THE look of all sizes and ages here in London (well under 40). Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:57:02 pm i totally agree with you that pple should wear something long enough to cover the crotch and butt Mon, 30 Nov 2009 8:51:52 am leggings on the dress is one thing that i would never wear. but wear leggings a lot.i have blue florals one that i wear with leather black vest. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 1:54:17 pm I hate leggings, I can't have an impartial opinion because I hate them!! Mon, 30 Nov 2009 2:46:40 pm I melted reading your post title obviously!! and im loving the argyle tights Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:28:11 am I agree with your points, I always try to team them with a long top, as I'm quite self conscious about showing that 'area'. Love the first two pairs. Cat Tue, 01 Dec 2009 6:03:18 pm I don't mind leggings as pants, so long as there's something covering the bum and what not... Leave a Reply | Author:Musings of a teenager wannabe journalist. One of those people who goes to a party and everyone is like 'were we suppose to dress up?' I have visions that one day everyone will work hard, play hard, be nice to people, and make the world a more beautiful place with fashion. Welcome to my blog, do come walk through the world in my heels. Email:fashionconfectionairy@gmail.com  Daily Reads:Breakfast At Saks Vintage Posts:
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