Recently, a quite shocking fact has been revealed out, stating that leggings can be harmful for women; by wearing them, the leg muscles can become lazy and this further can result in flabby stomachs and wobbly legs.

However, these days, for most of women, leggings are considered as a wardrobe staple. Some wear it to hide those un-waxed legs, some to hide their fatty crutches.

In this regard, in an interview, physiotherapist Sammy Margo told the Daily Mail that "Leggings feel good and look great and I am as addicted to them as anyone, but there is a downside. They hold in and support the quadriceps (thigh muscles), buttocks and core muscles in your tummy, and do the job the muscles are supposed to do".

For many women, leggings are a good way to make the muscles relax and switch off, but as soon as the summer approaches they are no more considered as svelte or firm as they otherwise are.

Today, there are many celebrities that prefer carrying leggings to their daily activities or evenings out; these include Michelle Obama, Katy Perry, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham. Victoria recently has even instigated her own designer range for stockings.