Recently, as leggings have become more prominent in our society, a huge debate about whether leggings should or should no be worn as pants has emerged. Before, leggings were mostly used for athletic activities, such as yoga, pilates, running, and going to the gym; however, now many girls have incorporated leggings into their everyday outfits.

Many who argue against leggings as trousers state leggings can be unflattering, see-through, immodest, and lazy. First, many argue that because leggings are not made from extremely thick material, if girls bend over or if the leggings are in the sun, then they become see-through and reveal girls’ underwear. Second, people also argue that leggings are immodest or scandalous since they highlight the curves of many girls’ bodies. Third, those who argue against leggings as pants state they can cause people to gain weight since the elastic stretches as they eat, and they result in girls not putting effort into their appearances. Therefore, many people believe these conditions make leggings unacceptable as pants.

Those who argue for leggings as pants state they are comfortable and they go with everything. Due to the thin and stretchy material, many find leggings extremely comfy to wear all day, sit in, and move around in. Additionally, those in favor of leggings as pants also argue that due to the solid black color of leggings, they can go with almost every color or style of shirt. However, due to the increasing popularity of leggings, there are now numerous colors and patterns to choose from, so if black is not appealing to you, there are many other options. Also, those in favor of leggings argue that they are worth the money because they can be worn all year, whether it is during the cold winter season or a breezy summer day. Finally, those who believe leggings can be worn as pants say leggings are the perfect option since they are not as thick and uncomfortable as jeans, or as thin and clear as tights.

So do you believe that leggings can be worn as trousers?