With all the controversy surrounding jeggings - leggings for women designed to look like jeans - several weeks ago, I thought I couldn’t be shocked by anything legging-related any more.

Well, I was wrong. Flipping through the Sunday paper yesterday, there was a small article on the “next big thing” in men’s fashion - meggings. Yes, leggings designed for men.

A quick Google search this morning and I found that this alarming trend does seem to be on the boil - at least according to some News.com.au sites. Honestly, I didn’t know whether to laugh, throw up or be angered that someone had stolen my idea to design leggings that look like business pants for men.

Leggings worn as pants on women is bad enough, but it’s ten times worse for men. I’m sorry, but I have no interest in seeing “everything” outlined and on full display. On anyone. No matter how hot they are.

If I see anyone wearing these on the streets of Sydney it is going to be a difficult task to restrain myself from hurling abuse at them.

Bad idea, boys. Bad idea.

By Caroline Warnes