"If the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and Rodarte have their models parading down the runway in leggings and Anna Wintour approves, leggings are pants. It’s understandable that you may have seen women sport leggings in really obscure and tragic ways. This does not mean that you will also fall victim. Studying runway looks is a surefire way to do the right thing and be haute."
-Crystal Gibson, "Defend the Trend: Leggings"
There has been much controversy surrounding the leggings-as-pants trend. While I can't say that I totally support the look, it can be pulled off...just as long as you're wearing the leggings with a top that at least covers your behind.
Read this article from HelloGiggles.com on the defense of the leggings trend, and decide for yourself!