Apparently you need to put your leggings in the bin and get these instead.

In case you missed it, leggings are over.

And there goes half my bloody wardrobe.

Speaking to The New York Times, Krissy Jones — the founder of the New York City-based yoga studio Sky Ting — said it's all about free-flowing activewear.

"You don't need technical apparel — you are not running a marathon where you need things to compress your legs," she said.

"You want to feel weightless and unbound."

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What we've witnessed is a trending shift towards the expansion and loosening of women's active wear, reflecting a broader evolution towards comfort and versatility.

Nike has introduced many wide-leg active pants to its repertoire, including a swishy nod to the seventies Windrunners. And Lululemon, known for their buttery leggings and cult-like following, is now offering a wide variety of wide-leg pants designed for casual comfort.

Free People is creating designs that blur the lines between sweatpants and performance leggings, with a focus on 'studio to street'.

Image: Canva: Nike/FP Movement/Lulu Leomon

If you're more of a bike shorts girly? Loose-fitting, flowy shorts with built-in fitted liners are popular as well as oversized basketball shorts, tennis-style pleated skorts, and all-in-one dresses with built-in shorts.

Image: Nike/FP Movement/lululemon.

Overall, brands are adapting designs, so activewear can be worn both during workouts and as casual wear.

So are the days of "tummy control" and "butt-lifting technology" over?

It got me thinking. Unless we are doing high-impact sports where lycra and compression are necessary, why do we wear them?

Like really, why do we put every lump and bump of our bottoms on display without giving it a second thought when we could give ourselves room to breathe and feel more comfortable?

Or continuously run the gauntlet of getting a camel toe at any given moment? And they are not exactly breathable, erm, down there.

Also, in order to make them squat-friendly and feel supported, they are really, really tight.

Generally, the same can't be said for men when they hit the gym.

When you look around at the gym bros working out around you, they don't wear cling-tight lycra. They wear comfortable, movable, breathable shorts or pants that leave more to the imagination.

Unless you're an amateur cyclist and there are aerodynamic issues at play, I don't really understand or care to know more.

How did we not get here sooner?

When you boil it down, we really have Jane Fonda to thank for being the founder of our legging obsession during the aerobics boom in the 1980's.

Fast-forward to the 2010's when our skin-tight leggings really entered their 'athleisure era' blurring the lines between athletic and casual wear.

And since? They have been a wardrobe staple and universal uniform. And not just when working out.

I don't think I wore anything else in lockdown.

But my habits have shifted. If I worked from home, I used to wear my leggings regardless of whether I was working out or not. Now, I am more likely to gravitate towards my fashion trackies.

And recently I wore fashion trackies on my long-haul flights, where previously I would have reached for the lycra.

Are we still in love with our leggings?

I asked around the Mamamia office to see if I was alone in this legging-awakening. And most responses echoed my sentiments.

We are relaxing the fit of our workout fits… Especially in social situations. We are okay wearing them to the gym, but not to brunch.

"All the hip people in my life have transitioned to flared activewear but I just… can't. I am probably styling my leggings a little differently, but I would still never wear them to the office," Amy told me.

"Why can't I love both?" Tahli pleaded.

"My flare tights were in the wash, so I had to go find my old normal tights... they felt so weird and restrictive I did not enjoy the vibe," Gemma added.

"I've lived in tracksuit pants this year, so I think I'm falling out of love with my tights (except for actual workouts)," said Catherine.

"I still love them and shall never leave them," said Georgie.

"For the gym, I'm definitely still a leggings girly but if I'm opting for something casual to go to the shops or go for a walk, I prefer something loose like trackies," said Talia.

"I'm growing out of love with my leggings, but I don't know what else to wear in their place when I work out. I have a few running shorts, but they're not great for Pilates. Would love to know what the next big thing is. I'm ready and waiting." said Hayley.

Well Hayley, the activewear fashion gods have been listening. Here are some options that are 'away from body styles'.

Alternative active and athleisure wear options to shop.

Target Active Travel Wide Leg Pants, $40.

Image: Target

Lululemon Crinkle Nylon Relaxed Parachute Pant, $150.

Image: Lululemon

Pinky and Kamal Yin Flare, $112.

Image: The Iconic

You & All Active Track Shorts, $35.99.

Image: You & All

Rockwear On Duty Full Length Pants, $79.99.

Image: Myer

Nike Dri-FIT One, $105.

Image: Nike

Avella Women's Side Stripe Pants, $15.

Image: Big W

Cotton On Bella Boat Neck Mini Dress, $29.99.

Image: The Iconic

Target Active Woven Cargo Pants, $40.

Image: Target

Valour Active Luxe Agility Pant, $100.

Image: Valour

The verdict.

I personally am here for this evolution. Viva la legging revolution!

The only thing I need to do now is figure out how to use all the black leggings I've stockpiled.

What do you think? Will you be buried in your black leggings? Or are you here for the change? Tell us in the comments below.

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