Jeans + Leggings = Jegging?

Ah the Jegging. Its everywhere right now.
But what is it? Are they... jeans? Are they ... leggings? No one seems to know the answer.

7 For All Mankind $139

I feel as though the Jegging was purely birthed by retailers as a simple response to a worldwide dilemma that occurred last winter. Women were running around without trousers on! Okay, okay, so they were actually just wearing leggings as a substitute for trousers, but on more than one occasion, it was way awkward for everyone involved.

Especially those black, translucent "leggings" worn as a replacement for pants. Yikes.

Ummm...we can all, like, totally...see your buns!

 Always unattractive, no matter how much self-confidence you've got.  

I just want all the women in the world to slowly and loudly repeat this mantra:

 Leggings are NOT trousers. Leggings are NOT trousers.

Yes, leggings provide a modest and comfortable alternative to going bare skin when wearing a short skirt or a tunic top. However, in my humble opinion, leggings should be worn as an accessory, not a main piece, as they leave almost nothing to the imagination.

In response to this dilemma, a new fad has been born. The Jegging. Even Gap jumped on the train with this one, creating a thinner, less denim-like, more legging-like...thing. 

There are a few problems I've noticed with this concoction: 
1) VPL, or Visible Panty Line. Please, please, if you're going to wear jeggings(or leggings as trousers) avoid this at all cost. Its just. not. pretty.
2) Overall attractiveness. Before purchasing those jeggings, have a long, soul searching, heart-to-heart with yourself and ask, "Are these truly flattering my figure?" and the age old "Do I have more muffin top than the neighborhood bakery?" and please don't forget "Are these actually attractive... on anyone?" 
A few simple, honest, questions will save tears later when going through those party pics. Promise.


Let's face it. 
The Jegging is nothing more than cheap, stretchy leggings with a little denim blended in, or in some cases, they have a printed motif that just looks like denim and they aren't jeans at all. Quite a few don't even have zippers, or real front pockets. This is supposed to aid in the smooth appearance of a tunic or dress worn over the jegging.

Joe's Jeans, $98

Last season, I noticed Urban Outfitters had a plethora of thin(i.e. cheap) trousers that didn't have any denim in them and were almost legging like but a bit more hearty. I bought a pair that had a zipper and real(!) pockets for around $40. These are very similar to the Gap Jegging($69).


 I'm not saying they can't be cute or stylish, and if they solve the problem of women everywhere wearing clear-ish leggings as an excuse for trousers, I would like to salute whomever invented them. This Bud's for you.

 Long live the Jegging.