Frequently I hear "those aren't pants" in reference to folks wearing leggings either in reference to "that bitch over there" or in an angry Facebook status. Basically these people are haters who do not know what pants are. I like this one from Wikipedia (linked to above): "an item of clothing worn on the lower part of the body from the waist to the ankles, covering both legs separately" Wikipedia goes on to clarify that : "Leggings are form-fitting trousers of a clingy material, often knitted cotton and lycra." There, it is settled, Wikipedia made it so.
Unfortunately for legging-haters, not only do they not understand the definition of a word they are trying to defend, they are missing out on the awesome utility of leggings as pants. Wearing leggings means being unencumbered and feeling free. It means having your ass covered in public without all that extra, pesky fabric. It means when unexpected athleticism is required, you are able to give it your all and certainly won't get stuck in an escalator or on chain link fence. Realistically it usually means going from yoga to the grocery store and the bank on your way home- surely haters can understand this, or do they keep loose-fitting trousers with them for maintaining the integrity of pants? Leggings do experience two primary utility losses compared to other styles of pants: they do not have pockets and they are not formal.
So in conclusion, leggings ARE pants. ~*SpEcIaL pAnTs*~ to be enjoyed by all but not for every application. For errands, friends and bar fights they are indispensable.
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