My mom used to tell me it is important to have clothes in your closet that can be worn with different things and for different occasions. I believe that, too, but it happens that I buy something that goes with absolutely nothing I already own, but it is pretty or in at the moment. So when I heard about a certain item, I decided to buy it and prove its versatility.
The item put to myself designed test was denim leggings. I wear them with heels and flats, dresses, tunics and long sweaters. Skinny jeans, however, are not in my closet, because I could not find a pair that fit my figure. And then I stumbled upon denim leggings. They are more elastic than skinny jeans, but contrary to leggings, have pockets and a zipper. They truly are a perfect combination of skinny jeans and leggings.
I started off wearing them to work. My company allows jeans, but leggings are frowned upon. I was so happy to finally go to work in a great tunic and chunky high heeled boots, wearing leggings to tie it together. And nobody said a thing, because the denim leggings are stretchy, but they are after all denim. I looked polished and professional, but was able to keep my edge, which was very helpful during a presentation I had prepared for that day.
Next time I pulled on my new denim leggings was for a casual date. I paired them with ballerinas and a short dress, wrapped a cozy scarf around and headed out. It was the perfect outfit, as we ended up grabbing coffee and then going for a walk on the boardwalk. The breeze did not get through my pants too bad, as they are thicker than regular leggings, and I did not feel self conscious when the dress snugly wrapped my behind, because I was wearing jeans. All in all, it was a very nice, easy going date.
It was time to show my new craze to my girl friends. On a Friday night I got ready, and showed up at the club wearing a cute top, strappy sandals, and of course the denim leggings. My friends went crazy over them. They were asking what they were, and where to buy them. We were talking about what to wear them with, that we can tuck them in boots better than regular jeans, that they look more polished than classic leggings, and before we knew it, we spent two hours talking about pants.
The final and just a bit scary test came on Sunday, when I went to meet my mom for brunch. I went for a classic look, dressing my denim leggings up with a soft cardigan and ankle boots, with an oversized tote on my shoulder. They passed the test. My mom complimented me on the outfit and she also asked where to buy the pants after I told her just how versatile they are. Looks to me they are going to end up in many closets I know.
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