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LET'S TALK ABOUT LEGGINGS & FASHION!!

Leggings (lyra/knit/cotton stretch) pants are comfy, cosy and wonderful - on some people. They are comfy, cosy and just plain mean on others! They look great under long shirts and jumpers - on some people. They show off backsides, thick thighs and bumps on LOTS of others!
Basically, they look great on people with smooth thighs - remember, they leave nothing to the imagination. The fabric that makes them so great, is the very thing that makes them mean to most ladies! This fabric clings to the skin. Now, should the skin be uneven and have some of the dreaded (wish I could type a drumroll) dimples or extra weight - guess what? The fabric still clings! It actually highlights the thighs - dimples and all!
If you choose to wear a long jumper or shirt to hide the dimples - in most cases the fabric of your outer garment will cling to the fabric of the leggings and draw attention to that spot. You are also drawing a horizontal line across your body where the jumper/shirt finishes - any horizontal line ADDS width. So, whilst trying to hide the thighs, you are drawing a line across and under them, thus adding width to them! I am sooo the bearer of good news!
If, however, you are blessed with smooth, weight free thighs (now is when we own up to the sin of envy) - then go forth and wear leggings with confidence.
The quickest and most honest way to check is simple. Run your hand down the outside of your (own) thigh and see if there are bumps or lumps - if they are there, leggings are not your friends!
If it is a smooth surface - go for it. Leggings are not only in fashion for you, they will really work well for, and on, you!