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Jeggings are leggings which are styled to look like tight denim jeans. The j not only refers to the appearance of denim, but also to the fact that they were first worn for jogging in early 2009. Jeggings are typically made of a denim and spandex blend, with detailing to give the appearance of denim, and they are often worn on their own as opposed to under a skirt or dress. They became popular with the resurgence in style of skinny jeans in the mid- to late-2000s, when a higher demand for an even tighter style of pant came about. This page explains jeggings' construction, how they differ from jeans and from leggings, and the versions made for different wearers.
Jeggings are worn primarily by women. They are especially popular among teenage girls and young women, brought on by the resurgence in style of skinny jeans in the mid- to late-2000's, when a higher demand for even tighter style of pant came about. However, Apparel Search has commented that jeggings are an important trend in the youth market.
Jeggings come in many styles and sizes. You can find women's jeggings, girls jeggings, maternity jeggings, plus size jeggings, designer jeggings and more.
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A jegging is best understood as a legging wearing a jean's surface. The construction underneath is the legging's: a stretch knit pulled on over an elastic waistband, with no working fly, no button and usually no real pockets, because hardware and pocket bags would spoil the smooth fit that is the garment's purpose. The jean's part is printed, woven or stitched detail — faux zip-flies, imitation pocket outlines, contrast stitching, belt loops on some styles, and a denim-look finish in indigo and other jean colours. Worn on their own like trousers rather than under a skirt or dress, jeggings gave the skinny-jean silhouette of the mid- to late-2000s revival without a rigid waistband, which is why they were taken up first and most strongly in the youth market, among teenage girls and young women.
The range follows the legging market rather than the jean market: women's jeggings, girls' jeggings, maternity jeggings with an adapted waistband, plus-size jeggings and designer jeggings are all standard lines. The neighbours in this section mark the differences a shopper chooses between. Jeans are woven denim trousers with a real fly, pockets and belt loops. Leggings are the plain stretch garment the jegging imitates denim on top of. Tights and pantyhose are finer, hosiery-weight versions of the same pull-on idea, and stockings cover the leg as hosiery rather than as a pant. The jegging exists in the gap between those categories: denim in appearance, legging in construction and comfort.
Jeggings are leggings which are styled to look like tight denim jeans. Apart from the jean adaptation, some jeggings are made with a new type of nylon named nylon PV1.
The j not only refers to the appearance of denim, but also to the fact that they were first worn for jogging in early 2009.
Some jeggings have faux zip-flies and pockets, while others just have an elastic waistband and no pockets. They are typically made of a denim and spandex blend and simply resemble regular tight pants.