Dear Skinny Jeans,

I have a "kinda like/sorta hate" relationship with you.

You dig into my stomach after a few slices of pizza. You become progressively itchier as the day goes on. Your seams leave indents on the side of my legs after a long day of suffering. I'm only wearing you because all my leggings are dirty, let's be real here.

I'll admit it, you're not all that bad. You're a natural butt-enhancer, you look fantastic with just about anything, and you come in so many washes and styles. But at what cost? There is such a thing as too skinny, and the last thing I want to do on a Monday morning before class is spend a whole 5 minutes squeezing into you.

I want like you, Skinny Jeans, I really do. When the world came out with Jeggings, I tried so hard to give you a chance, but it just wasn't the same. You still felt like Skinny Jeans to me, and nothing will ever come close to the cottony-soft and forgiving stretch of leggings. Leggings don't have a button or a zipper, and they certainly don't have fake pockets that just let me down time after time. Let's just stick to being either a jean or a legging, okay? Stop embarrassing yourself.

Also, Pajama Jeans?! I still can't let that one go. Sorry.

And don't even get me started on shopping for you when you're a proud member of the 5'2'' and under club. It's a good thing that rolled jeans are in style right now.

Can I run a mile while wearing you? I'd rather not. Can I comfortably take a nap with you? It's a no from me. In all aspects of comfort and functionality, leggings have you beat. But you know what, Skinny Jeans? Maybe it's not you, it's me. Maybe I just haven't met the right pair of Skinny Jeans yet. It's not your fault. But until that faithful day comes, I will wear my leggings proudly as pants and forever hate the days when it's not appropriate to do that.

Sincerely,

The Girl Who Wears Leggings As Pants