Leggings / Modesty

[FreeSpirit74]

The purpose for the lycra based clothing is the same as why we don't swim in one piece baggy dresses anymore....ill-fitting attire can get in the way for some sports. You can't see someone's body alignment in a baggy t-shirt and shorts...so you can't correct an exercise that is being done incorrectly before an injury occurs. Many girls grew up in sports such as gymastics, figure skating, dance...where baggy clothes can actually be dangerous...these clothes feel "natural" to exercise in. Yes, there are people who wear them to try to be noticed...but I think they are obvious because they also aren't going to be actually sweaty and probably are in full make-up.

ITA. I grew up in a dance studio, taking tap, jazz, a year of ballet, and 12 years of baton twirling (show, majorette, drill team and solo competitive twirling). Very hard to do complicated baton tricks in baggy pants and long-sleeved shirts.

I'm now a semi-serious recreational bicyclist. Spandex riding pants and T-shirts are my clothes of choice for that activity. And occasionally I do stop at a market after a ride if I need something. It's pretty obvious when you look at me that I am not out dressed that way to titillate the other shoppers. Not with sweat marks on my shirt and a bandanna on my head.

 

[JaapAap]

Men don't watch this. Those are very immodest Dutch women in leggings.

 

[redblue22]

If we eliminated all leggings from the world, men would quit lusting over women's bodies? Really? Queen Victoria tried to do this by requiring all legs to be covered...which is why piano legs and chair legs even had a covering...because without them, men would lose control.



This

is very different from This

Personally, I think eliminating high heel shoes would do more for modesty than eliminating the pants. Most women really don't look good in the plain legging look because most of us don't have 18 year old bodies any more IF we ever did.

There are quite a few differences in the photos. Any particular reason you chose these to compare?

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[Toro]

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Men don't watch this. Those are very immodest Dutch women in leggings.

Stop posting this sort of filth on a Christian site.

 

[TheGirlOnFire]

I wore my thicker leggings today it's getting more colder here

 

[Ada Lovelace]

Ha, I'm wearing leggings right now. I do have a hip length tee shirt on to support USC. I'm heading to their game tonight!

I had no idea anyone had a problem with leggings. I have a billion and one pairs because I'd wear them under my uniform skirt to keep my legs warm whenever it fell below 70 and was therefore "freezing" to me. It covers more skin, so I thought it actually made the look more modest. I wear them in dance all the time, and often won't change immediately afterwards so I'll run about the city. I also keep a pair in the car so that if I am wearing a sundress or shorts and I get cold I can add them. It can get chilly at night in LA, even if it was hot during the day.

I've gotten hit on way more by guys when I'm in baggier pants, like the flares and loose yoga pants from Lululemon. For me I think I'm less attractive in leggings, but whatever, they're more comfy so I'm sticking to them!

 

[MehGuy]

With all those x-ray apps the younger generations have on their phones.. what's the point of dressing modestly anymore?

 

[SnowyMacie]

With all those x-ray apps the younger generations have on their phones.. what's the point of dressing modestly anymore?

I'm pretty sure those don't work.

 

[MehGuy]

I'm pretty sure those don't work.

Yeah they do. I've been using them to see if I was... normal..

 

[Blue Wren]

Yeah they do. I've been using them to see if I was... normal..

Do you really need an app for that?

 

[MehGuy]

Do you really need an app for that?

There is nothing quite like field research, lol.

 

[Citanul]

I'm pretty sure those don't work.

They don't? That was a waste of a download.

 

[ReesePiece23]

Right, are we talking about those tight trouser things that most women I know wear?

 

[vanillaicecream]

Right, are we talking about those tight trouser things that most women I know wear?

Not sure. You may be referring to skinny jeans.


I wear leggings and jeggings. Can't see any problem with it. It feels more comfortable to wear than jeans. I pair it with a long blouse/shirt plus it actually looks fashionable when you know how and when to wear it.

 

[Miss Spaulding]

I wore leggings on Friday and obviously I lived to tell about it without any men losing their minds and stealing me away because of my uber sexy legging-cladded legs.

 

[Miss Spaulding]

Ooh, jeggings. Yeah, I'm wearing black jeggings right now.

 

[ReesePiece23]

Seriously, when I did bar work, I used to work with girls who sold tequila shots, wearing nothing but lingerie. Some just wore normal, everyday underwear. It was just the norm to me.

If leggins get you all excited, then you've lived a very sheltered life.

 

[Cearbhall]

Right, are we talking about those tight trouser things that most women I know wear?

Whatever happened to cycling bloomers?

 

[MiniEmu]

I dig this look. It should come back into fashion, and not just for those vintage cycling events all the cool kids go to.

 

[Blue Wren]

Leggings helped me to realise, that I'd gotten fat, whilst in America. They are not forgiving. I put them on, looked in the mirror. I went and bought a bike, stopped eating rubbish. I got back to my normal size.