Leggings and Yoga Pants

           Teenage girls want to both look good and be comfortable. Leggings and yoga pants do both for them. They provide a comfortable feel and also a stylish appearance. Leggings can be defined as a tight and stretchy pant that can be worn with a variety of clothing, such as dresses, long shirts, tee-shirts and sweatshirts. Yoga pants began as a “workout pant” but have evolved into more of a fashion piece. Sold by top brands such as Victoria’s Secret and American Eagle, yoga pants are becoming more commonly worn by children, teens and young adults.

            In a sense, yoga pants are an upgrade from sweatpants, providing the same amount of comfort, with added style. The pant is still worn commonly for workout purposes, but also for fashion reasons.

            Amanda Ritter, who frequently wears yoga pants, says she wears them “because there comfortable and look good.”  The 16-year-old also states, "You can be comfy wearing yoga pants and not look like a slob.”

            Leggings come in a broad selection of styles, including “liquid leggings” and sequined leggings. “Liquid leggings” are usually black leggings with a metallic look to them. This style is worn by stars all over Hollywood.

            Because of their “skin-tight” fit, some people (usually adults) tend to think that leggings and yoga pants are “inappropriate” to wear outside of the gym. They believe they are too revealing at times. Granted, they are tight on the body; however, these pants are no more “revealing” than a tight pair of jeans, which teens where constantly.

            A typical pair of yoga pants can cost anywhere from 10-75$, depending where you purchase them. They come in a variety of lengths, fits, colors and patterns, making them versatile for every wardrobe.

Stars like Miley Cyrus and Beyonce wearing leggings.

Yoga pants

"Liquid leggings"