Every other month, a new pair of pants is dubbed the most fashionable of the generation. Social media debates about thin jeans falling out of style and mom jeans becoming the new trendy look don't appear to be going away. 

What's the one thing whose function and style have never been questioned? Leggings, to be precise. 

We all have a few items in our closet that can be classified as closet basics, but leggings are often overlooked, despite knowing you can always bank on them. 

Many ladies opt for a basic black pair of leggings; some even wear them beneath dresses. This further demonstrates the garment's versatility. 

But, aside from these obvious methods to wear leggings with every outfit, consider how many reasons there are for leggings to be worn? Just one, comfort!

You have a few pieces in your closet that you know you can always count on. Leggings are unquestionably one of those items.

Leggings in all their incarnations, whether they're made of tight cotton, sports luxe, or yoga trousers, are just too popular to go away. 

Leggings are not only a dream to wear in terms of comfort, but they can also effortlessly alter an outfit from day to night, from summer to winter, and from freezing to toasty warm.

You have a few pieces in your closet that you know you can always count on. Leggings are unquestionably one of those items.

Leggings in all their incarnations, whether they're made of tight cotton, sports luxe, or yoga trousers, are just too popular to go away. Leggings are not only a dream to wear in terms of comfort, but they can also effortlessly alter an outfit from day to night, from summer to winter, and from freezing to toasty warm.

Leggings are a must-have for any woman's wardrobe. Not just for those who want to make a statement while remaining comfortable and, in a figure,-flattering garment, but also for those who want to make a statement while remaining comfortable and in a figure-flattering garment.

Most women have worn leggings at some point, whether under a dress, a tunic, or as a fashion statement. Leggings contribute to a trendy, sophisticated, feminine, and put-together appearance. The ideal partner for a pair of casual sneakers, a winner for the workplace with a dress and heels, but also unbeatable with a pair of knee-high leather boots.

Body-hugging, form-fitting pants made their debut in the 1960s, thanks to wonderfully trippy mod designers like Mary Quant and Emilio Pucci, who wore them with shift dresses and platform shoes. They reappeared in the 1970s during the hit film Grease when good-girl Sandy ditched her skirt in favor of a pair of gleaming black leggings, a cigarette, and a perm. Leggings resurfaced in the 1980s when it became fashionable to wear activewear on a regular basis. Leggings in vibrant fluro colors were commonplace, and many people wore them on a daily basis. TV fashion idols from the 1990s, such as Kelly Kapowski of Saved by the Bell and Clarissa of Clarissa Explains It All, donned colorful leggings under their peplum tops, patchwork vests, and crop tops. The main reason for this is simple: the versatility of these perennially popular pants.

Go-tos for gym-goers

Tights are extremely popular among gym-goers and keep-fit enthusiasts – as well as those who simply prefer wearing activewear without breaking a sweat! Michelle Bridges activewear has a wide selection of leggings in a variety of styles to suit even the pickiest gym rat. Tights come in a wide range of styles, depending on the aesthetic you want to achieve. Think side-paneled tights, lace-up leggings, patterned leggings, and cut-out leggings.

Is there a suitable pant option?

The discussion about whether leggings are pants has raged for years, and it's one that's generally accompanied by a lot of condemnation. Tights/leggings are sometimes dismissed as sloppy, although they're far more polished than a pair of sloppy track pants. They allow you to show off your body shape while remaining entirely concealed. It's a win-win situation.

The word of the day is comfort.

One of the primary rules of style should be to be comfortable. Denim and tight jeans simply won't cut it in certain scenarios. Perhaps during pregnancy, when a flexible waistband is required, or even after a large lunch with the family on Christmas Day, and, of course, when working out. They will never go out of style because they allow for movement and are suitable for a variety of lifestyles and daily activities. Let's face it, the first thing we do when we get home from work is stripped down to our underwear and slip into our comfies or a favorite pair of leggings.

The fact that these types of pants are a well-accepted comfy apparel item is another plus. Tights are a transitional option that works outside of our homes, even if we consider pajamas and robes to be comfortable clothes as well.

Of course, there are seasonal trends that become must-have items for everyone — think gladiator sandals or peplum skirts and tops. This is the distinction between on-trend apparel and a piece that will last a lifetime. They've certainly earned their reputation as a divisive item of clothing that doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.

They're simple to dress up or down, and they're always really snug. And comfortable, fashionable clothing is like butter on toast, fashion's Holy Grail! This season, how are you styling yours?