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Thrifty & Chic: Jeggings

February 4, 2011
I think it's safe to say that the item of clothing currently known as jeggings have sprouted a somewhat controversial conversation in the fashion-sphere. Are they really passable as pants? Are they even flattering? My sister-in-law wrote a little ditty about leggings vs. stretch pants. It's hilarious. You could easily insert jeggings in there. Here's my opinion on the matter. Jeggings are the best thing since sliced bread. Now maybe they're on their way out, but they sure have saved my maternity wardrobe. I don't know what I'd do without them! See, the one pair of maternity jeans that I own don't have any stretch to them. NONE. They haven't fit since month 3 of this pregnancy. This makes absolute zero sense, since as all women who have been pregnant know you grow about 5 sizes during the day because of water retention. Your pants should surely accomodate. No? I've found a few great sources for jeggings & I wanted to share them with you. My absolute favorite jeggings are from H&M. I found them in the little girl's department for somewhere around $15. They're like wearing pajamas, they're so comfortable. Last time I went, they still had plenty of styles of jeggings in the women's department, too. All under $20. My other favorite pair of jeggings are from. . . wait for it. . . Walmart! Walmart, to me at least, doesn't necessarily scream fashion, but I found the best pair of jeggings there for $12. They're a lot thicker than the jeggings you'd find at most stores and they have back pockets, which look more like regular jeans & not tights. I've turned some of my friends (who've been hesitant to try skinny jeans) to these pants & all of them have cheered for joy. They're LEI brand. Go get a pair now if they're still in stock. So, do you think jeggings should die a slow & painful death or are you on the bandwagon?