When it comes to leggings, the world is full of haters. Haters who think that they're worse than jeans, haters dressed up for their 9 am class sneering at you (who barely even made it to class), and worst of all, the haters chanting their chorus of "leggings are NOT pants!" Well, I'm here to prove those haters wrong. Here are five reasons why leggings are not only pants, but the best pants there are.

1. They go with everything

Have you ever went thrift shopping, and found an amazing, vintage, and totally gaudy top? Have you hesitated buying it because you just couldn't imagine what you'd even wear it with? Well, I don't even know what you're thinking about, but I know that the answer to that problem is leggings. A pair of black leggings is like a nice watch- basic, but let's everything else shine in the center stage. They're like the supporting actress of your closet, and they have at least three golden globes.

2. No unexpected rips

Sure, you're probably not doing the splits on the way to your 2pm chemistry class, but you don't have to be afraid to speed walk there at 2:05. There's nothing more embarrassing than falling and ripping your jeans. And if you've got the big ol' Hispanic booty (like my sister and I do) then you know your leggings will never serve you this betrayal:

3. They will always fit (within reason)

No, you can't fit an extra 30 pounds of booty in a Charlotte Russe extra-small bag, but there's something to be said for not having to buy a whole new wardrobe after Halloween when you know you've eaten a little too much candy. Leggings understand, and will stretch to accommodate you.

4. They're so much cheaper

As a college student, I know that life is a constant budget. As a matter of fact, I'm planning my next paycheck before my first payday is even here. Jeans are expensive, and yoga pants are getting up there too ($50 for a pair of gym pants? No way) so leggings will have your back again here. You can get anywhere from 3 to 4 pairs for every one pair of jeans. Thanks, leggings!

5. Your butt just looks better

C'mon, put on a pair and do a little spin in the mirror. Your thighs look slimmer, legs look thinner, and most importantly, that booty looks damn good. You know you want to join the legging revolution!