3 Myths on How to Wear Leggings |
"Do not wear your
leggings as pants", "Do not combine your leggings with heels",
"Avoid wearing your leggings outside of a gym"... If you are a
leggings loyal fan you have probably heard these rules on how to wear leggings
so many times. Chances are you have tried to follow the rules in order to avoid
being judged by "fashion police".
Being a fashion writer
myself, I have communicated a few of those rules on what to wear leggings in my
articles as well. I have a confession to make: these 3 rules on how to wear
leggings have recently become obsolete. The interesting thing about fashion is
that it changes so rapidly that something once considered a big style faux pas
can easily become a new fashion trend which is totally copy-worthy. Let's have
a look at 3 of the leggings myths debunked.
Myth 1. You cannot wear your
leggings as pants.
Well, actually, this rule is
not that clear-cut anymore. There are so many legging variations that some of
them actually look more like pants; they tend to have such attributes as
pockets, zippers and belts. Moreover, the fabric is thick enough that make them
be more on the pants side. This Spring-Summer 2014 season, there is another
form of leggings has been introduced which can be easily worn as pants- dressy
leggings in sweat pants style.
Myth 2. You cannot wear your
leggings with heels.
There has been much
speculation on this; you would risk looking as a 1990s girl if you attempted to
combine leggings and heeled shoes in one outfit. On the other side, mixing
dressy and sporty has been in style for several seasons in a row. If you check
out the major online fashion communities where fashionistas share pictures of
their outfits, it may come as a surprise to you that the looks that combine two
different styles together usually get the editors' votes. That is why it's
about time you start mastering the trend and experimenting with combining
pants-like leggings and heeled sandals for a trendy and daring look.
Myth 3. Reserve your
leggings for going to a gym.
Gone the days when leggings
were only for casual wearing. These days, you can easily get away with
combining your leggings with light romantic dress or even a cocktail mini dress
for creating a funky ensemble. I am not saying that any type of leggings can be
worn to a cocktail party. Make sure to use your own judgement to decide what
kinds of leggings are dressy enough to be worn to a party.
Whew! I did it - I debunked
some of the myths on how to wear leggings... One thing I can tell for sure
about fashion is that knowing the recent fashion trends, while letting your own
sense of style to guide you, will always get you the vote for the best-dressed.
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