Many people have started switching jeans for yoga pants. Just go to a college campus and you’ll see more college girls wearing yoga pants rather than jeans. And I can understand why. I enjoy yoga pants just as much as the next person as they are comfortable and easy to wear.
However, I still wear jeans more than yoga pants. Why? Because contrary to what others may believe, jeans can be just as comfortable and nice to wear as yoga pants.
Here are 5 reasons why jeans aren’t as bad as others may lead you to believe.
1. Not all jeans are uncomfortable.
There are jeans that are exactly like leggings. They’re called 'jeggings' and they are the most comfortable type of jeans that you can find! They are soft and can be easy to fit into if you find the right size just, like leggings. The only difference is that they are still considered jeans. Check out stores like Old Navy, Hollister, and American Eagle to find jeans that are just as comfortable as leggings and yoga pants to wear around campus!
2. Jeans are better for colder weather.
One reason why yoga pants aren’t always the best thing to wear on campus is that they don’t always keep you warm in the winter. Yoga pants are designed for exercising which means that they’re not made for keeping you warm, but rather for cooling you off. Although there are some yoga pants made for warmth, such as cashmere or fleece, these types can be more expensive than jeans. So, when you’re walking across campus in yoga pants with the temperature in the teens, it’s not a fun experience.
3. Jeans can give you a great shape.
People who say that jeans can’t give their legs as good of a shape as yoga pants have obviously not worn skinny jeans. When you find the right size, skinny jeans can show off your legs and curves the same way that yoga pants can. Plus, they can give you a cute and stylish look!
4. They can be just as stylish.
Who said that jeans weren’t stylish? Wearing a pair of jeggings with a long sweater can give you just as much style as a pair of leggings can. One style with jeans that is popular right now is high waisted jeans with a short crop top in the spring and summer, you can even find celebrities wearing them! Jeans are super versatile and come in so many different styles! Plus, they're perfect for pairing with cute boots in the winter to give your outfit an extra boost.
5. Yoga pants have health risks.
A major problem with wearing yoga pants is that they can cause skin problems, specifically if you wear them all the time. According to Today.com, yoga pants can lead to skin problems because they prevent your sweat glands from properly cleaning. This can cause red, irritated, and itchy skin, and none of those skin problems sound that fun, especially if you have sensitive skin like me that breaks out just from trying a different cleanser.Jeans, however, won’t cause any skin problems, no matter how often you wear them!
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So, before you decide to give up your jeans for yoga pants, you might want to think about it. Just because everybody is wearing yoga pants right now doesn’t mean that you need to. Besides, who knows! Maybe this whole yoga pants fad will eventually wear off... hopefully?
