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The Power of Leggings: From Workout to Night Out

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois State chapter.

For all the girls reading this article, let’s take a moment to reflect on just how many pairs of leggings you have in your wardrobe. Now, another moment for the ones you’re wearing at this very moment. Whether we realize it or not, leggings consume our closets and we’re all completely, and utterly, okay with that! You may be asking yourself, “Why is it that I have so many pairs of leggings?” Well, thank goodness you have me to explain it. Forget about those jeans you need an hour to put on or that cute dress it’s just too cold outside to wear anymore. As college girls, leggings have the power to be thrown on during our lazy days, workout days, and even when we’re planning on a night out with our baes. Dressing up or dressing down, your leggings are the secret to your cute and awesome style and there’s no shame in it. This fall, let’s be real and take a look at all the varieties of outfits we know and love when it comes to wearing our leggings:

 The Athlete Look

When you need to work out, grab your leggings and bust a move. Whether you’re about to hit the gym or going out for a run in this chilly weather, your leggings are your best friend no matter what. We see those girls in the gym wearing their Nike designed print leggings secretly wondering how on earth they’re doing it and if its possible we could pull it off too.

 

 

The “I’m just not feeling it today” Bum

         

Let’s not forget days where you just don’t care. Mother nature comes knocking, you’re stressed about your next exam, and with it all you just aren’t feeling like yourself. Well guess what, I know exactly how you feel and I’m telling you – throw on your leggings, converse, and cute tee!  Conquer the day and give yourself that pick-me-up you’re in need of, no one’s judging and your comfortable.

The Cute Girl

Despite your lazy days, looking good in leggings can also be your answer. Wear cute, brown fall boots, throw on your adorable blouse, cardigan or sweater, and rock your look as you get dolled up. Going to class with your hair done or going on a casual date, this is yet another look all of us girls are guilty of.

Overall, every college girl has got to have her leggings. Our leggings are almost as versatile as we are! It’s as if they are willing to adapt to any situation we throw ourselves in. This is great, considering college puts us in some freaky, rollercoaster, world turning situations that not even Dr. Phil might be able to handle. 

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Emily Long

Illinois State

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