Duke It Out: Jeggings?

November 6, 2009 9:00 am     Posted in Fashion, Style  Lauren H - The New School g+ page

jeggings lead[It's pretty obvious that the average CollegeCandy reader has some very strong opinions. Opinions that she likes to share with everyone on the site. We love a strong woman, so we thought we'd give her a real forum to discuss her thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. Every Friday I'll be featuring a hot topic (like moving in to save money!) and leaving it up to you, the readers, to duke it out. So, read it and get your debate on in the comments section below!]


By Lauren H

Ok, it’s no secret that we’re loving the skinny jean (even if it’s not always good for us) and leggings have been a fall go-to for the past several years, but now that the two have combined it’s time to decide how we really feel about this leg-covering love child – jeggings.

Jeans+leggings seems like it would be great idea, what with the era of the super-skinny jean everywhere, and in many ways they are. To start with, the hours of trying on required to find the perfect skinny jean? Gone, thanks to the jegging. They stretch, so you know they’ll fit you – even if you’re a weird in-between size (like me) or you have a “non-typical” body type, like thin but with muscular thighs.

That whole pocket problem (too far apart? too big? too small? too embellished?) is out the window too, since these babies don’t have pockets. And jeggings let you get away with things you probably couldn’t with regular leggings, like shorter tops, because the denim aspect makes them more “pants lite” than “hosiery.”

Of course, the downside of jeggings is all wrapped up in there too. While the stretch helps with fit, it also means that these aren’t near as forgiving as your typical skinny jeans – every curve and bump will be out there for the world to see. The absence of pockets probably isn’t gonna help on that front either, since your booty will have nothing to hide behind. And maybe the biggest problem of the jegging is that it does let you get away with more, meaning short tops – and some serious camel toe – are in our futures.

So are you down with this trend, ladies (and it’s ramifications)? Or is this one of those fads that should be left to die on the side of the road (harem pants, anyone)? Would you be confident enough to rock them? Or should these stay inside the house where it’s safe?

Duke it out, girls. Duke. It. Out.

19 Comments on "Duke It Out: Jeggings?"

  1. Lauren - University says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20095:36 am 

    I want to hate them because they seem like the worst concept ever, but on the other hand…maybe they're the best concept ever?

    I can't decide.

  2. ashley says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20096:00 am 

    ew…I don't think anyone should let these become popular.They would look bad on me and most other people, and I, for one, don't want to see all that camel toe and cellulite :S

  3. Alison says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20096:22 am 

    I love jeggings. As long as you use the same rules as regular leggings (they are not PANTS – wear, at the very least, a tunic over them) then they are fun and so comfortable. I have some that have a thin layer of sweatpants material on the inside and they are the best.

  4. Leah says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20096:39 am 

    Not too fond of these. I've soon only bad things with jeggings, and the pattern gets a little weird with fading and "creases".

  5. Hannah says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20096:46 am 

    I have to agree with allison I have no problems with jeggings as long as people remember they are not pants. Don't really like the ones with the fake fading and creases

  6. A says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20097:02 am 

    They look bizarre.

  7. Joy says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20098:19 am 

    I love em :)

    best of both worlds (and i can't believe I quoted a Miley Cyrus song)

  8. karen Aguirre says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20099:03 am 

    mark has a great pair for $25 doallrs they feel great and are a dark wash like beyonces. they have a zipper detail on the bottom. i love them im 5ft tall they dont need to be hemmed check them out here at http://www.mymarkstore.com/kaguirre

  9. Lala says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 200910:30 am 

    I love them, but for short dresses, tunics and long shirts only. Not as normal pants! Because they are a little awkward looking without the pockets. But they are perfect for a tunic that might be too short for just leggings.

  10. Julene says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 20091:18 pm 

    Personally I love jeggings. I own two slightly more heavy pairs… but I'd never wear them in public without something tunic-length to prevent possible camel toe episodes.

  11. D. says:
    Fri, 6th Nov 200910:48 pm 

    I absolutely hate both leggings AND skinny jeans, so this is just a horrible, horrible nightmare to me :P

  12. criolle says:
    Sat, 7th Nov 20095:59 am 

    Someone give that model a cheeseburger!

  13. Gina says:
    Wed, 11th Nov 200911:10 am 

    I love this trend because it's comfortable and stylish. But you do have to be confident with your body for it. Hollister sells a pair that's more jean-like because i has the convenience of pockets and a zipper, but amazingly comfortable for the material. They're not quite 'jeggings', but I love how they make my ass look.

  14. Laura says:
    Thu, 12th Nov 20095:44 am 

    I agree with people wearing them as leggings and not regular pants (as in your butt shouldn't be hanging out!)And Gina, I saw those from Hollister you are talking about, I plan on buying myself a pair.. they do give a nice look!

  15. Al says:
    Sat, 21st Nov 200912:09 pm 

    “I absolutely hate both leggings AND skinny jeans.”

    I agree with this. I think straight-leg/boot cut/flared jeans need to make a comeback and quick for my eyes sack! Leggings can be pants, but for fuller figures definitely should not be. Also, lets keep “skinny” jeans on skinnier frames; I mean, honestly ladies if you’re not thin, they can REALLY put poundage on you. Even when average or hips. I think that people should stop being “TRENDY” and wear what works for their body types not just what works for the modeleqsue. But on the same dime, fashion should accommodate other body-types and sizes.

    Criolle, that’s Paris Hilton and she looks fine. If you want to see a starving model look up Freja Beha… she’s very emaciated.

  16. guest says:
    Thu, 7th Apr 201112:17 am 

    Duke it out Girls ? How about Duke it out boys/men against all females and males who are against semi-gender equality for males ? Pants, denim and leggings are historically male garments not female ; why should bigoted females and the fashion industry give away our clothing to females ? What a gender/ fashion double, , double standard! Jeggings should have made first and foremost for males not cross-dressing females. Imagine the reverse fashion gender bias. It wouldn't fly for a second; men don't want to dress like females and if they did , it wouldn't be tolerated like female transvestism the last fifty perverted years.

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