Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.
I once heard on the Oprah Show, the leggings should not be
worn as pants. It’s even in an article on the Oprah.com site! Guess what I WEAR
leggings as pants and I’m proud of it!
Sure, I own various pants, jeans even shorts (and they are
cut offs! *gasp*) but a pair black leggings with a flowy top just puts me in a
comfort zone. I've finally zoomed in on a style, “Casual Luxe”. I’m still
working on the “luxe” part( buying high quality, sometimes higher priced
pieces) but a pair of black leggings always works with what I’m feeling style
wise.
In addition to black leggings, I own grey, denim, and patterned
leggings. I find that the patterned leggings are fun and add a bit of
personality to my casual style. I also shop all of over the place for leggings,
Walmart, Belk, rue 21, Cato, and the list goes on.
Because I’m a plus size gal, I style my leggings in a number
of ways to that keep it classy but show off my curves. Here are some of my
personal tips:
1) Make sure
your top covers most or half of your bum. I like my tops to cover my bum when
I’m wearing leggings.
2) Get the
right size. Buy your correct size in leggings. Too big and they will look like
sagging pants and too small will look TOO SMALL!
3) Proper
undergarments. If you need to wear a full coverage panty or a shaper so that
you have a smooth “finish” please do so.
4) Don’t be
afraid to wear leggings as pants! Listen, fashion should have some sort of
comfort level.
If leggings are comfortable and are a part of your style, you
should wear them.
Leggings are pants are just fine with me. Fashion is
personal. It evokes who you are as a person
and should be your own personal flavor. Personally, leggings rock!
So what are your thoughts on leggings as pants? Is it a
no-no? Is it a yes? Are you on the fence? Or do you have leggings outnumbering
jeans, your favorite
maxi skirt and shorts? Let me know in the comments!
