My problem is with the trend that indicates millions of American women now view tissue-thin, garishly patterned leggings as pants.

In the women’s jeans and active bottoms categories, such as leggings, looser fitting styles are gaining share, said Maria Rugolo, fashion apparel analyst with NPD Group.

The best leather and faux leather leggings to shop right now, including classic black pants, snakeskin styles and fashionable staples.

Why high-waisted leggings are the skinny jeans of your activewear wardrobe Bandier's Chief Merchandising Officer Devina Foley weighs in on the here-forever high-waisted leggings trend.

Her suggestions include treating those skinny jeans as leggings, adding a faux fur scarf to a moto jacket, and making your white shirt look new by layering over it and buttoning it to the top.

In the women's jeans and active bottoms categories, such as leggings, looser fitting styles are gaining share, said Maria Rugolo, fashion apparel analyst with NPD Group.