Leggings are not pants

Image: MyCatwalk.com
I'm sure that there are many out there who would agree with this statement. Obviously, this is something I feel quite strongly about--personally, I find the wearing of leggings as pants an assault on my eyes regardless of the size, shape or age of the offending bottom. Up until recently, I had never even entertained the idea of wearing said garments--tights, I love, but the idea of leggings cutting me off at the ankle was a look I did not hold in high regard.

However, I must admit that I have been caught up in the hype of Sass & Bide's Rats pants, which are, technically, ruched leather-look leggings. In fact, I have a pair on pre-order from MyCatwalk as we speak. Unfortunately I am yet to receive them and the reviews have been mixed on these. When I receive them I will post a review, however should I decide to keep them, they most certainly will be worn with long, bottom-covering tops and jackets only in order to prevent making my own contribution to the visual pollution already in abundance throughout the streets of Sydney.