Tribal. Rocker. Studs. Leggings are the newest fashion trend and most of us are guilty of having them in our closets. They are sold in some of our favorite stores like PINK, Charlotte Russe, and Forever 21. Leggings come in all colors, patterns, and textures. Paired with a cute top or accessories they look really great, but what happens when the look doesn’t come together correctly?
We have all seen those people on campus or in the mall and say to ourselves “What are they thinking?” On TV we see celebrities like Selena Gomez or Kendall Jenner wearing leggings as part of their outfit and they look great. So when we see these people that can’t pull of the “celeb look”, it is a big shock. Want that look for yourself? Well listen up! Here are 5 rules that will keep you on the best dressed list.
1. Tights are not leggings. There are big differences between the two. Tights are made of a sheer material and are meant to go from the waist to your feet. They are usually worn under a skirt or dress to complete the look. Leggings on the other foot you could say go from the waist to the ankle or mid-calf. Most of the time they are made of cotton or another concealing material. If you think you can get away wearing tights instead of leggings you are very wrong!
2. Leggings should not be see through! Nobody wants to see what you are wearing underneath your leggings (especially if you go commando!). There is a saying, “Less is more”, but this is not true when it comes to wearing leggings. You should not be walking around with your goods out in the open. Here is a helpful trick to know whether the leggings are see through or not. Hold them up to the light. If you can see through them in the store, people will be able to see through them when they are on you.
3. Panty lines. If you wear leggings, please don’t have your panty line out there for the world to see. There is special underwear made specifically for leggings. Also, there are options in the panties you can wear with them. They have no show, thongs, yoga, and boy shorts. If this still doesn’t work for you, wear a longer shirt so your bottom is covered up. There are always ways to get around the panty line.
4. Keep your leggings in good shape. Just like your favorite pair of shoes, keep your leggings in good shape. If they tear or get ripped while at a party, throw them out when you get home. Holey leggings do not look cute and is the quickest way to ruin an outfit. Most places sell leggings so there is no reason why you can’t go out and buy another pair.
5. Keep your coloring and body shape in mind. With all the colors and patterns out there it can be hard to find the leggings that improve your figure and outfit. The most important thing with coloring is to not look nude. You want people to know that you are wearing leggings and not walking around in your birthday suit. That can lead to some awkward experiences! You are going to know your figure best. If you are on the smaller side, you can get away with bigger prints. However don’t let the print take over the outfit. If you are more curvy go with a smaller print, you don’t want something that will make you look bigger.