January 8th, 2009
Fashion Police Glossary: “Jeggings” – a.k.a. jean leggings
Things are getting out of hand in the world of “words invented by fashion writers”, aren’t they? We’ve had “shants” (“sheer pants”, to the uninitiated), “shresses” (sheer dresses) and, of course “treggings” (a cross between trousers and leggings), and now the good folks at ASOS.com* have been at it again, using the terms “jegging” to denote a cross between leggings and jeans.
Why yes, that IS the same thing as “denim leggings”, now you mention it, and actually, they’re not a kick in the ass off a little something we at The Fashion Police like to call “skinny jeans”, either. We have no particular beef with the leggings themselves: we learned to accept leggings a while ago, and as we say, these are too close to skinny jeans for us to have serious issues with them, but we would like to call a halt to the coining of stupid names that’s been going on in fashion-land for a while now.
Seriously, why do denim leggings need to be referred to as “jeggings”? And while we’re on the subject, why are “jeggings” (shudder) singled out for special attention? Where will it all end? Will we be forced to start referring to black leggings as “bleggings”, red ones as “reggings” and those shiny, latex ones that’ve been everywhere lately as “sheggings”? We think that’s the way it’s going, and let us be the first to stick our heads above the parapet and say WE REFUSE. We will call them “leggings” and we don’t care who corrects us. Who’s with us?
* Note: the ASOS.com example was the first we happened to come across of the use of “jegging” but for all we know, they may not be the only ones…
Oh yes, I’m with you – I can never understand why fashion journalists have to give special names for things. But consider that J and L are very close on a keyboard could the good people at asos.com have made a typing error?
What will they call lace leggings?
Laceings. Duh
Tacky?
Jean leggings are a BIG no. Sorry, I know what my legs look like, if I wanted to show them, I’d wear tights. Thanks.
You have touched a nerve with this clothes-loving writer who works in another field (one with standards). “Fashion journalism” is an oxymoron! I have my issues with bloggers, but this is one area where the “amateurs” definitely outstrip the so-called professionals.
Oh yeah, and I love my DENIM leggings.
Sorry, but the jeggins are a little bit horrid.
I don`t mind this whole ‘jeggings’ thing. They stretch to fit you better than regular skinnies would :3
im wearing a pair of jeggings right now, i love them. So much comfier than normal jeans. More versitile too.
(L) jeggings.
I bought a pair of jeggings yesterday, this particular pair have front and back pockets, a zip, and a button. How many pairs of regular leggings do you own with a zip and a button? I’m sure they’re thicker than normal leggings too. They have their own name because they’re different. They are also a hell of a lot comfier than skinny jeans and fit to your shape much better. So yeah, jeggings rule
got a pair today! they’re really comfy! i not bothered by the name really, its a good invention i guess! (:
i luv jeggings cuz they are quite comfy.I don’t reali care wat they are called
you forgot JORTS!! jean shorts hahahah
I have to say, I love ‘jeggings’. They’re so comfortable, and are easier to tuck into boots. I will concur that I’m not so crazy about the name, though.
Omg! These jeggings are AWFUL! How ugly can you get?
Firstly, they DO NOT compliment the ‘behind area’. Sure they might be a great fit and comfy but they do not flatter!
Secondly, the name is really off-putting.
And third, the styles I’ve seen is stores are actually quite shiny and eeww!
If want a comfy pair of leggings – get them in black. Please… I beg of you!
I’m going to stick with my skinnies!
Well, i think they are a good idea. The “Jeggings” Is a good name. It refers to Jeans, in Leggings. So when some one is talking about the “Jean leggings” Then the other will go, “Oh, You mean the Jeggings?”
They are better fitting, and is a good idea. You can actually MOVE around in them, And they will fit you for longer, as they Stretch.
I’m just making an opinion. I’d have to strongly disagree with you.
The look is something new and fresh, and a good idea for cheapies.