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9/23/2014

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Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, haters! I just wore leggings as pants. o_O O_O O_o
Haha! Aww yeah. I can feel your glares of judgment. I'm practically bathing in it! I just got back and what is the first thing I do? I upset people. You know, I wouldn't have it any other way. Haha. Just hear me out, though, dammit!

Save your squinty eyes and wrinkly noses until after I've explained myself. First, let me say that wearing leggings as pants is quite liberating. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to walk around half naked, just wear leggings as pants. Hehe. It really feels like you're wearing nothing at all, nothing at all, nothing at all.. Oh, sorry. Just channeling Ned Flanders, there. Second, I took precautions so that I could avoid the main gripe of people who rail against this practice: i.e. everyone seeing your undies.

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I simply didn't wear underwear. *Cue audience gasp and subsequent rabble rabble rabble.* Now, just hold the f*ck on, people. What did I just say? I said to wait until after my explanation and I'm not done, yet. Geez. So, as I was saying, I didn't wear underwear, because these faux leather leggings are pretty tight. They show every crease and seam, which is probably why I haven't worn them since I bought them last year. I was feeling brave, I guess. Heh. Well, good one, Anna. I'd rather see your underwear than your bare ass. True dat. However, thanks to other precautions, onlookers saw neither. ^_^

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You see, I wore something called Spanx and no, it's not just for olds. Anyone who cares about her appearance can wear Spanx. I have a high waisted pair of Spanx tights and a shorts version. I often wear either of these underneath my clothes. I do it all year round and I'll have you know that I've worn them underneath outfits I've showed on my blog. ;D The great thing about the tights version is that it's opaque; it's tight so it keeps all my giggly bits in order and it has a padded gusset so I can wear it without undies, if I so choose and I did choose. I did choose. So you heard it here first. Haha.

OK, so I put those opaque Spanx tights on and then I put the faux leather leggings on over those and you know what? It totally smoothed me out and it added a layer of dark fabric, so I was completely covered.
There you have it, folks. I wore leggings as pants and nothing bad happened. I didn't get struck by lightning or anything. I might have gotten some disapproving looks from a bunch of olds, but I didn't notice because I was too busy feeling the giggle of my bum as I walked to and fro. Freedom! :D

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So....what else am I wearing? Heh. Well, the only other new thing I'm showing off is this dark green spiked cardigan. I wanted to do kind of an urban look, but with a slice of geek chic. The cardigan gave the outfit an edge while the ping pong top brought some levity into the mix. The cardigan isn't as delicate as I thought it would be. I expected some of the spikes to fall off after the first wear, but it's holding up. It's the only green cardigan I have right now and the color is so perfect for Fall, so I hope to get a lot of wear out of it in the coming months. It's too heavy and thick knit to wear in the summer.

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And that's that! If I didn't offend some people with my outfit, then that means I didn't do it, right. So, I expect to rub some people the wrong way with this one, but hopefully I didn't scar anyone for life. Hehe.



Thrifted - ModCloth Green Spiked Cardigan (Sale), Faux Leather
Leggings (Cotton On), Black Touque (Seoul), ModCloth
Yellow Bag
(Sale) & ModCloth Black Boots (Gift)

ModCloth - Ping Pong Til I Die Shirt


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35 Comments
Michelle link
9/22/2014 08:29:14 pm

I used to make fun of people who wore leggings as pants, then I tried it and immediately realized I was wrong lol. You look great!

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:01:44 pm

Hehe, right on. :D This is my first time! I don't know if I'll do it often, because I'm self conscious about my legs. I was feeling confident on this particular day, I guess heh :P They're really comfy, though!

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Keit link
9/22/2014 09:32:41 pm

Bahahah, channeling Ned Flanders is the best :D You cracked me up, I missed you so muuuch *_* Wish you could post some photos from your trip, I bet it was awesomeeee!
Also, gasp, no underwear!!!? Gasp! Nah, just kidding, you know I don't care :D I love the outfit, the leggings are sexy as hell and the spiked cardi rocks!

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:03:07 pm

Oh, I thought about it (the pictures, I mean), but I didn't really take that many. I didn't have any free time until the last three days of my trip. Haha. I packed in as much as I could, though :D

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Noszę Co lubię link
9/22/2014 11:24:10 pm

Nice to see you!!!
I love your funny blouse

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:03:29 pm

:DDD <3

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skye link
9/23/2014 02:31:10 am

You're baaaaack! <3 I've seriously been checking your blog every day for the past week. Great to see something new! As for this outfit, I honestly wouldn't have known they were leggings had you not specified. I've seen garments this skintight billed as pants, and no one has batted an eye. As usual, fabulously coordinated. And "the giggle of my bum" is my motto for the day.

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:07:57 pm

Ahh, you know, you're right. There's kind of a double standard, because I've seen some very thin jeggings and even jeans that look that way. It never really bothered me when people wear them, though. As long as they know how to wear the garment and they're conscious of the body type intended for that type of thing, I don't see how they could go wrong, really. I guess some people would prefer that some things be left to the imagination and that's why they get upset about it? I dunno. I try to wear the leggings as tastefully as possible. Hehe. I like your new motto, by the way :DDD

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Agnes link
9/23/2014 08:11:16 am

Ahahahah, Anna I've missed your writing so much! Ok, now I have to be a hater...wait, you know what? I don't want to! Although I wear leggins as pants only for grocery shopping, I don't mind others doing this. Especially, I don't mind YOU doing this and writing about it in such a fun way. You're a drling <3 <3 I love the intense colour of the cardigan and how well it goes with that yellow bag!

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:10:03 pm

Aww :3 I've missed you, too! <3 I think people are entitled to their opinions on this one. I don't know if I'm authoritative enough to change hearts and minds. Haha. I just felt like I needed to try to explain myself, just in case. :P~ I love the cardigan, too! I need more excuses to wear it!

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Justine link
9/23/2014 08:40:04 am

first off that cardigan is fierce! I also love the color. Ive never worn leggings as pants, it just not my thing. But I will give you that its a cool idea to wear the tights underneath!

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:12:55 pm

Hehe, yeah. There's no end to the layering with me. *^_^*

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Sarah Enuwa Audu link
9/23/2014 08:55:21 am

Welcome back girl. Lol at your explanation,it is very daring of you to wear leggings as pants, I cant and personally don't like it but somehow you made it work. You have nice legs btw.

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:14:10 pm

Nice legs? Look who is talking! Haha. <3 I've always been giggly on the bottom and bone thin on top. It's a curse, so I'm really self conscious about showing anything above the knee. >_<

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lisa link
9/23/2014 10:56:53 am

Loooove this. I just got some leggings that are faux leather in the front and this is some good outfit inspiration for me for when it cools down in PHX. Love me some Spanx too because I hate those VPLs :)

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:15:25 pm

Aww, man. I'd love to see how you style those! :D

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M link
9/23/2014 11:44:14 am

Love the look. The shoes are so fab

http://madeinmauve.com

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:16:02 pm

Hey! Thanks so much and thanks for visiting <333

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A. link
9/23/2014 11:45:54 am

YOU'RE BACK. YES. I can't wait for that post with lots of pictures and information and what you wore. :D

here is my new fashion rule: if you wanna wear it, you wear it. If you want to rock some leggings as pants, damnit, you rock those damn leggings and you rock them hard. I think you look fabulous, and I love the casual and cool pieces you paired with them.

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

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Anna
9/23/2014 01:18:02 pm

Haha, aww man. I feel like I should have that post ready, now. >_< I didn't keep very good track of everything I wore, but I did chronicle some of it. I'll see what I can do about throwing a pictorial synopsis together at some point. :D

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Kristian Olson link
9/23/2014 02:24:11 pm

I've been missing your posts and fantastic sense of humor and ability to making dressing an art- sometimes an art to poke fun at yourself with, but always art.

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Anna
9/24/2014 05:53:15 pm

<333

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Amanda link
9/23/2014 02:39:36 pm

Great post, you had me laughing all the way through! And at least you didn't wear uggs with your leggings, right?! Super cute edgy style, I'm totally digging it!
Xo Amanda
http://sansscrubs.blogspot.com

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Anna
9/24/2014 05:55:04 pm

Bahahaha, yeah. <3 Is that a thing? I bet its super comfortable, but it also seems really unpleasing to the eye. Hehe. Thanks for visiting, by the way! I'll check out your blog and say, 'hello!' :D

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Rebecca link
9/23/2014 03:10:25 pm

YAY! You're back! :D This is the greatest blogging week ever, as you've returned and so has Julie from Dresses for Julie! SQUEEEE!

I love this look (of course), but I still reserve the right to judge people that wear tights as pants if I can see their underwear or (gasp!) more because they aren't opaque. :D

Also, I totally need some spanx. I know I do (especially after seeing photos of myself in a zentai suit from a party last month... yeah don't ask. No do! I was dressed as Mystique... Alas I digress), I just haven't actually purchased any yet. *sigh* Someday! :D

Also, another WELCOME BACK! :D

-Rebecca
<a href="http://mn2nz.wordpress.com">Idealism never goes out of fashion</a>

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Anna
9/24/2014 05:56:56 pm

Haha aww! :3 You made my day. *^_^* Not even my cat was that excited to see me when I got back. Haha. >_< Mystique eh? ;D~

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Kreyola link
9/24/2014 01:16:57 am

WELCOME BACK!!! haha I'm just cracking up as I read your post. For real, you think someone will be upset with you wearing that awesome outfit??? Girl stop playing. You look amazing and you are having me wanted to get the legging (in fact I'm on a hut for it now). I will also check out the spanx too, since I know I will need one according to your post haha ROFL lol.

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Anna
9/24/2014 05:57:49 pm

Oh, rad <3 Thank you! You're so kind *^_^*

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Elisabet link
9/25/2014 02:21:44 am

Love your green cardigan and yellow bag. Great pops of color :)
Happy Thursday dear

http://oneusefashion.wordpress.com/

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Anna
9/26/2014 12:37:35 pm

<333

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Jae link
9/26/2014 02:18:03 am

You're seriously making me want to get some Spanx! I've never tried shape wear before but you look so fabulous in those leather leggings I must try!! Seems super comfy too!

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Anna
9/26/2014 12:37:56 pm

Hahaha. Sweet ;D <3

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Amber link
9/26/2014 03:48:19 am

I'm so happy to see that you're back! :D I love wearing leggings under really short dresses so that I don't have to always worry about showing everything hat I've got, haha. But that awful panty line is what always stops me from just wearing them as pants. I've never thought of trying to wear spanks!

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Anna
9/26/2014 12:39:44 pm

I guess I'm an unofficial spokesperson for Spanx, but...haha. They're pretty good. I have some tops that are a little too short and won't stay tucked into pants. for example. So, I'll often wear my high waisted Spanx shorts underneath just to keep things modest. I do it with low riding jeans, too. :P

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Petite Beaute` link
9/26/2014 08:49:14 pm

so beautiful lady

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