Leggings are not pants. How to choose and wear them so you don't cut off the shame<

Leggings are no longer just a casual outfit suitable especially for sports, as it used to be until recently. Today, it is an extremely popular piece of wardrobe, which we wear to work. And even that does not have to be immediately considered a fashionable faux pas.

It mainly depends on what we combine leggings for casual wear. Unfortunately, the art of wearing this delicate garment is not mastered by many women wearers. What to watch out for?

The main thing is to realize that whatever the trends are, it is always necessary to take into account your own proportions. Few of us can afford to bring out leggings in all their beauty, for example with a crop top or a tight tank top.

Justice is more than desirable here. If you really want to go in leggings other than sports, it is ideal to supplement them with sweaters or sweatshirts, longer shirts or ponchos.

Mainly for sports and leisure

"There is perhaps no more thorny topic to comment on than leggings. At the outset, I would like to make it clear that leggings are not pants. Leggings are a part of sportswear and belong primarily to gyms and playgrounds, "says fashion stylist Irena Vokrojová.

"Leggings have taken hold in fashion in the so-called atleasure style. These are outfits that include sports pieces such as distinctive sneakers, sweatshirts or leggings in various lengths. However, I would definitely recommend this style only to the younger generation, who also do not have to deal with any work or social dress code, "he points out.

According to her, the rest of us should keep them only for sports opportunities. "And don't forget that they taper the most optically in black. On the contrary, prints and otherwise distinctive models can greatly expand the silhouette, “advises the stylist.

What not to underestimate?

When buying leggings, most women are primarily concerned with design, but there are other key parameters. And not just for comfort. Not only is it a good fit, material and cut also play an important role. Although it may seem that the leggings are all the same sewn, this is not the case.

"Don't choose leggings just based on the size written on the sign. If you are going to buy them in person, feel free to try two different sizes in the booth for comparison, ”advises Monika Nováková, a technologist from Kinoko.

At the same time, it provides other important information that will prevent you from stepping on the leggings. "If you are looking for a new piece for more demanding physical activities, it is good to test the leggings in the test booth in motion as well. Do a squat, jump high, lunge forward and backward. Leggings should not be too tight at the seams. If the size is too small, leggings made of a stronger material may slip, reducing their comfort, ”explains the expert.

If you want the leggings to flatter the silhouette, it plays an essential role in choosing a cut. "For women with a narrower waist and wider hips, we recommend models embroidered in the middle part of the body, while leggings in the waist less embroidered, more basic cut, are suitable when the lady has a wider waist," outlines the ideal purchase leggings technologist Monika Nováková.

At home and in nature

It is no secret that it is ideal for sports to buy dedicated clothes. That is, one that is made of functional materials. Specially developed fabrics wick away sweat, are flexible, adapt to movement and maintain a constant body temperature. Even so, many women prefer cheaper and more pleasant cotton. However, this makes a huge mistake.

Cotton may be comfortable on the skin and will suffice for time spent at home, but it is not functional in terms of properties. It binds moisture, which it absorbs quickly, dries very slowly and then studies. If you prefer natural fibers, choose clothes made of 100% merino wool.

The seasons also play a role. For outdoor activities, winter functional leggings should be combed on the inside. They keep warm and wick away sweat at the same time. At lower temperatures, clothing should be more resistant to wind and water, for sunnier days, a weaker, quick-drying and breathable material is suitable.

"In outdoor sports, people often forget about the necessary abrasion resistance of the material, which is practical especially in outdoor sports. This way you avoid damaging your favorite leggings, for example, when flickering around a bush, ”recommends Monika Nováková.