Why so much hate for leggings?!

Leggings are not a substitute for trousers, but unfortunately this is how they are commonly worn, hence all the hate. The prevailing opinion is that they're just a bit too revealing and cheaper ones often go transparent at the wrong ares.

For example, I was at my local Red5 the other day and the salesgirl was wearing her work t-shirt and a pair of thin leggings. I saw her entire rear end and could even tell you that she was wearing white pants that were a size too small. It was terrible (and really inappropriate for work).

However, worn as a substitute for tights in the winter, or with something on top that covers your crotch and bum, leggings are fine.

Leggings are not a substitute for trousers, but unfortunately this is how they are commonly worn, hence all the hate. The prevailing opinion is that they're just a bit too revealing and cheaper ones often go transparent at the wrong ares.

For example, I was at my local Red5 the other day and the salesgirl was wearing her work t-shirt and a pair of thin leggings. I saw her entire rear end and could even tell you that she was wearing white pants that were a size too small. It was terrible (and really inappropriate for work).

However, worn as a substitute for tights in the winter, or with something on top that covers your crotch and bum, leggings are fine.

Oh dear! Not very professional at all! There's a time and place for revealing clothing!
But - how on earth can you tell if someone is wearing underwear that's too small just from looking?!?

Oh dear! Not very professional at all! There's a time and place for revealing clothing!
But - how on earth can you tell if someone is wearing underwear that's too small just from looking?!?

The reasons are multiple, but most notably because a lot of girls think it's reasonable to parade about in cheapo leggings as if they are trousers, i.e. wearing a short top with them, leaving an ill-disguised bottom free to waggle about publically. Which no one enjoys.

However, sturdy leggings/leggings worn with a longish top (and an air of joie de vivre) can look mighty fine.

I agree with everyone saying the whole leggings worn as trousers thing is the only real problem. However, I think tights almost always look better than leggings anyway. They somehow seem to be more slimming? I think when they stop at the ankle (like leggings) it can make legs look a bit stubby, whereas full tights look nice and seamless and create a smoother shape. And tights can be just as thick and comfortable as leggings, and tend to be cheaper! Win-win.