Within the past few months, there has been a controversy on some of the outfit choices of teen girls. Some say that leggings and a t-shirt, also Nike shorts and a t-shirt, should only be worn for work-out purposes. Some also say that one should look nice everyday, instead of wearing whatever you want on a daily basis. I see the relevance of these points; however, I have to say I disagree.

I am one who is known to wear leggings or nike shorts with a larger t-shirt. I have been wearing this type of outfit for I can't tell you how many years. I do this because it is how I am the most comfortable. When it comes to having a chill day, going to class or really any casual event I want to be as comfortable as possible as the occasion (or dress code) will allow.

When it is hot outside, I don't want to be wearing a fancy outfit. I will just end up sweating, which will make me even more uncomfortable. If it is cold, it's the same situation. I would much rather layer up leggings, sweatpants, shirts and a jacket. I don't want to worry about being cold just for the sake of an outfit to wear to class.

Being a college student, I spend the majority of my time and energy on school. I rush from one side of campus to the other with a ten minute time-frame between classes. With that in mind, I'd rather be in comfortable clothing to do this. I don't want to be wearing this fancy outfit to speed walk across the whole campus.

I'm not saying girls these days should never look nice. I have nice clothes, and even really fancy clothes, but I shouldn't have to look like I'm about to have a job interview on the daily. Wearing comfortable clothes makes me feel so much better going about my day.

There's a time and place for dressing up.

Knowing when to dress up and when you don't have to is a must; however, what kind of clothes I purchase and wear is my choice. It's not like I dress in a provocative outfit either. I'm just wearing leggings and a t-shirt because that is how I like to dress for casual events.

Being comfortable or not is my choice.

When I have a job, my attire is no longer up to me and what I prefer. When I reach that point, I know what kind of clothing is acceptable and what is not. However, for right now, the outfit I choose to wear to my hour long lecture or note-taking is my choice. Girls should know when it is necessary to dress up and when it is not required or expected. Society, though, should not be telling me what I should and should not wear on a day to day basis.