Shells Guide: Leggings as Pants

     A Minnesota principal is getting a lot of attention for asking students to cover up. He's discouraging students from wearing leggings. According to the article "Minnesota Principle Urges Students Not To Wear Leggings" on ABC News, Dave Adney sent an email to parents last month explaining that in the past students had worn long sweaters or sweatshirts over leggings, but that is no longer the case. They are opting for shorter shirts with the skintight leggings. There is no ban on wearing leg wear, but the email urges parents to talk to their children about what they wear to school. principle Adney is getting plenty of positive reinforcement.

     This brings me to my fashion guide and today's lesson on how to wear leggings. Leggings are generally not pants and unless you're working out or modeling athletic gear you should try to cover your butt. Leggings are fine under long sweaters and tunics and should be restricted to those types of outfits. You may think your butt looks great, but you should save that look for those closest to you and not every Tom, Dick, and Grayson that walks down the block. A little modesty never hurt anyone. Besides, you're probably not styling in your leggings and short shirts. You probably look like a slob. If you need additional help in this department, please refer to my Shells Guide on winter appropriate clothing. It is winter, so dress like it!