Leggings Shmeggings

It was a day of rebirth: I had an epiphany regarding this trend of "leggings." My family and I were leaving for a road trip, so I decided I was going to go the comfy-route and wear a pair of leggings during the 20-hour drive. I was ready to roll, heading out the door, when my WONDERFUL brother says to me, "Uhh. Melissa, your ass is eating your pants." Wow, Matthew. I really don't feel like a complete heifer now.
This was a punch in the face for me. It was at that moment I realized that this whole leggings trend was, well, extremely selective. Fashion Rule #768: If Melissa Prunty can't pull it off, it just stupid. True fact. Google it.


<-- Talk about a Double Whammy, eh?
Leggings as pants + UGGs in the springtime. May the Lord help her.











Okay, seriously. This trend has limits, and those limits need to be acknowledged.

Leggings + Any sort of top that drops at least 3 inches below your ass = Acceptable.

Leggings + Cropped shirt = Unacceptable.
Leggings + Hot bod = Acceptable.

Leggings + Shirt + Lack of physical fitness = Ultra unacceptable.

Yes, that last one is a tad harsh, but like I said, this trend is selective. Ladies, not every crevice of your body has to be on display as you walk to the grocery store.
Also, due to the tightness of these suckers, once you hit that sunlight, they become completely see through. Listen, kudos to you for being "your own person," but I really had no intention to find out you don't like wearing underwear.

When worn correctly, leggings can really make you look like a dime. But, I feel they've been abused far too much for them to continue...
Moral of the Story: LEGGINGS ARE NOT PANTS.

**It is important to note that I am extremely bitter about the fact I couldn't pull off leggings and I detest them for that reason. They suck.