Who should wear leggings?

You should!  I am a great fan of leggings and I think that for some of us who feel the need for a little more coverage for that dress that maybe a little bit too short (depending on age) or that tunic that may need a little something under it, or if you are like me, you haven’t quite gotten around to shaving those legs, leggings are a the way to go.

However, I’ve seen leggings worn in a way that should be outlawed.  For no reason on earth should you ever, ever wear leggings with a shirt that hits you right at the “belly line”, especially if you have more than one (belly that is).  If people ask you when your baby is due, that should be a great indication that you should cover up.

I’m not the slimmest woman in the world, but I believe that I have enough fashion savvy to know when something is just not working.  If I have to think about it, then I probably shouldn’t wear it. 

Leggings should complement the body and your outfit, not foil it.

But of course there are those people who “ooze” much confidence and believe they look good in and can wear anything.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I strongly believe that we should love ourselves and except whatever color, shape and form God has given us, but at no time should it ever matter how big or small a person is, but to always be happy with who you are as long as it generates  healthy living for you. 

I’m an “experienced” shopper (that’s a more creative way of saying, “it’s out of control”) and I’ve come across a variety of styles of leggings.  Stripped, multicolored, polka dot, metallic Gold, metallic Silver, primary colors, secondary colors, you name it; you can probably find it in a legging. 

There are rules to wearing leggings. Here are a few that I have come up with through tria-n-error:

•  Leggings should never, ever take the place of pants

•  Leggings should be treated like stockings that have a ruin, get rid of them.

•  Leggings should be worn in good taste.  (i.e. wear a top/dress that is long enough to cover from the mid-thigh to the knee).

•  Know the difference in texture.  Leggings are usually opaque in texture (thick fabric) footless tights are more shear.  Know the difference

•  Leggings can be worn with both flats and heels.  May I suggest that you try different styles, colors and lengths of leggings to see which works best for the entire outfit. 

Have fun with the “leggings craze”, don’t be a slave to what the so called fashion experts says you should and should not wear, but might I suggest that the least you can do is listen.