Jeggings
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Jeggings (
/ˈʒɛɡɪŋz/) are leggings that are styled to look like tight denim jeans.[1]
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[edit] Wear
Jeggings were brought on by the resurgence in style of skinny jeans in the mid- to late-2000s, when a higher demand for an even tighter style of pant came about.[2] Since jeggings are typically made of a denim/spandex blend, they are often worn on their own as opposed to under a skirt or dress. Some jeggings have zip-flies and pockets, while others just have an elastic waistband and no pockets.
With respect to material, jeggings fall into two main categories:
- Jeggings that are legging material made to look like denim with fake pockets and belt loops; and
- Jeggings that are a true cross between denim and legging material. "Denim jeggings" are essentially a denim fabric with the elasticity of a legging.
The latter are more similar to skinny jeans than the former. Some designers call "denim jeggings" pull-on jeans rather than jeggings.[3]
[edit] Fashion trend
Jeggings entered the fitness world in early 2009. Jeggings were among the more popular clothing items of 2010, according to business reporting.[4]
[edit] Popular culture
'Jeggings' is entering the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011. Conan O'Brien wore a pair during the taping of Conan on December 2, 2010, the night after admitting his love for jeggings to Project Runway's Tim Gunn.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ 'Jeggings' to take pants fashion by storm, One India, Saturday, March 6, http://news.oneindia.in/2010/03/06/jeggingsto-take-pants-fashion-bystorm.html
- ^ How to Wear Jeggings | StyleTips101.com
- ^ Go Chic or Go Home. "Desperately Seeking Jeggings". 11 November 2010. URL: http://gochicorgohome.com/awesome/desperately-seeking-jeggings
- ^ New York Times. Upbeat Times Revive Consumers' Mood for Spending. 6 April 2010. URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/07/business/07shop.html?scp=1&sq=jeggings&st=cse
- '^ Shari Weiss, New York Daily News. Conan O'Brien struts his stuff in a pair of jeggings: 'I'm never taking them off!. 3 December 2010. URL: http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/12/03/2010-12-03_conan_obrien_loves_his_jeggings_im_never_taking_them_off.html#ixzz176OqgQpw
