The New York Post reports that Gen Z has canceled leggings.
First, it was skinny jeans and side parts, and now leggings been declared unfashionable. The news was all over my social media newsfeeds yesterday.
But do you know what, who cares? I mean the Post is just sharing various “hot girls do this and that” videos from Tik Tok and drawing conclusions. If the hot girls have chosen to abandon leggings in favour of wide legged and flared pants, more power to them. Enjoy!
I declared leggings are for life back in the day when I had to wear a knee brace all the time. Nat also declared she was living the leggings life. I’ve also defended leggings against those who say they’re inappropriate attire on campus.
And as I come up on 60 I have to say it matters less and less what either Christian moms (see the suggested campus ban) or youth fashion influencers (see the New York Post piece) have to say.
These days, I’m wearing leggings lots as something I can wear under work clothes and go straight to the gym or to physio. They’re also excellent for bike commuting.
And for what it’s worth, my hair only parts on the side.
I’ve never been much for leggings and then just spent 4 days with friends for the lowest key US Thanksgiving, over which my female friend wore leggings every day, that I began to covet and plan to buy when my no-shopping year is over!