The Revolution of Leggings

The Comeback of Leggings;

Comeback(noun) – a return to a former higher rank, popularity, position, prosperity, etc.: Ex: I kept all my leggings from the 80s, and now I’m just waiting for them to make a comeback.

Leggings began reappearing in the world of fashion in 2005. They came back at Capri length being worth with mini skirts and baby doll dresses. By 2006, they became so popular that woman of all ages began wearing them with almost every type of clothing. The rule of fashion is “if you wore the trend once, don’t wear it a second time” but for leggings there is a loop hole to that rule, “If you wore the trend once, don’t wear it the same way the second time.” In the 80s this trend was worn in a funky way with big hair, leather jackets, big earrings, and high heels. The look was meant to come off as sexy, but many would agree it was a little provocative.

The leggings haven’t come back to fashion the same way, they’ve reinvented themselves. This time they’re being worn with dresses, skirts, and tunics. There are a variety of reasons women have RE-adopted this fashion trend. Leggings come in handy when your skirt or dress is a little too short, or if it’s a little cold outside, and the most convenient reason, if you haven’t shaved your legs. Leggings have become almost an essential part of a woman’s wardrobe.

Contrary to belief, leggings haven’t only made a comeback from women, at the Marni Men's show during the Fall 2007 Fashion Week, outfits with leggings designed solely for men were introduced.