Never should leggings EVER ever EVEr be considered as pants.
No one should have to be subjected, especially in the workplace, to you in leggings. We honestly do not want to have look at the unflattering bulges, dimples and pock marks that can clearly be seen underneath your 'painted' body covering.
They aren't pants, never were pants and never will be pants PERIOD
Yours kindly,
Mighty!!!