My dislike for leggings is well-documented. They are not pants, they are not flattering, and they are certainly not glamorous.

Enter the newest trend to take over the standard cotton stretch wannabe-pant: sequins. Finally I can get behind these little skintight numbers! These pants are substantiated with more matter, and on top of that, those legging-lining embellishments add the perfect amount of sauciness and luxury.

While many designers have put out these shimmery leggings, Alice + Olivia make a very basic pair that is perfect for a night out. In leg-lengthening black with hems that are just a little too long, these leggings avoid the problem of those of last year, keeping the lines slender and sexy without looking like long thermal underwear.

Even H&M has begun selling these pants, which look amphibious and sleek, meaning they are both affordable and accessible to the fashionista on a budget. The ad they use has also shown a great way to wear such a garment, managing to look classy and edgy all at once. Paired with a demure shirt and spiky heels, sequined leggings are a great alternative to outrageously priced designer denim.