A Brief Thank You Letter to Leggings

February 9, 2017·

Photography by Em Grey

Agnes & Dora plaid leggings, Elegantees tunic (2)
Dear Leggings,

First off, I want to apologize. For the longest time, I said some unkind things about you. I thought you were a joke. I thought you were for people who “worked out on a regular basis.” I thought you were for people who’d given up on life.

I was wrong. I was so, so wrong.

You entered my life while I was pregnant with my second child, and I quickly realized how wrong I was. I realize how misguided I was.

I am so sorry. So, so, sorry.

You’re always there for me. Whether I’m at home lounging around, if I’m taking a nap, if I’m running around with the kids, if I’m doing school dropoff, or even if I need to run errands… you are there. You are soft, you are comfortable, and you are there. No. Matter. What.

I can dress you up to make it look like I’m trying. The right pair of leggings + the right tunic or dress = FANCY.

I can dress you down to look casual. The right pair of leggings + a lace extender and a cardigan = COOL, BUT NOT TRYING TOO HARD.

I can even roll home from doing #allthethings and hop right into bed and you are there for me in every way.

If I’ve been eating too many girl scout cookies, you hug my curves and tell me I’m #flawless. If I’ve been working out regularly and feeling fine you say, “Hey girl, those glutes look gooooooood!”

Sure, some people might make fun of you or be all #haterade towards you… and to you I say, THEY DON’T KNOW YOU LIKE I KNOW YOU. They’ll come around. Don’t you worry.

Love,