what do leggings mean to you?

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Im slim and have decent legs so I suit them, but since living in them through the entire pandemic I am tired, so bloody tired of them.

So I got out my skirts and dresses (I only have a couple) and felt great for a while, much better, more like me, I feel comfier and a touch more put together.

But then they don't go with my rucksack, or many of my coats/jackets. I am finding I need to purchase a few more things to compliment the dress/skirts. I don't mind this, but I hate overthinking it and it can stress me out.
With leggings, I pull them on with a random cashmere slouchy tunic, nice scarf, or some other longish ok top and am ready to go in a jiffy. All of my coats, bags and footwear go with them.

You might say 'well wear both!' but im noticing having to spend more to accommodate my skirt/dress thing and that irritates me. Maybe I do need to make a touch more effort after slowing for so long - I mean, can leggings ever look chic or well thought out, do you think?

Im not into the Sweaty Betty look AT ALL and I don't do the type of fitness that requires leisure wear. Im more drawn to the pared down but sleek, slightly boho with docs or good boots kinda look.

Can you overdo leggings? Do you think they can look smart if in a good fabric? Im happy to be myself but don't want to project permanent slob mode.

All the people saying leggings are exercise gear - surely they are made of a different material and worn in a completely different way?

The OP asked what do leggings mean to you. For me they are exercise only. I would never wear them with a dress, tunic etc.

I think leggings are good leg coverings akin to tights. Personally I think they're useful if wearing a dress that's very short but I wouldn't wear them like trousers with my bum uncovered.

There are ways to wear them so they look up to date. I.e. with DMs and a plaid shacket 👌

There's also a difference between £3 Primark leggings and these amazing post pregnancy ones I got for £30 from seraphine. They hold everything in, make my legs look slim and worn with a v neck tunic top, blazer and boots make a good going out outfit.

I do think that part of the reason some don't like them is that you don't need to be thin to wear them and be both comfortable and stylish.

The OP asked what do leggings mean to you. For me they are exercise only. I would never wear them with a dress, tunic etc.

Same here. The only time I wear them outside a gym/exercise situation is if I stop off to by petrol or groceries on the way to or back from a gym/exercise situation.