Honestly, no. We SAY leggings and yoga pants are for comfort, and really they are pretty freaking comfortable. But they also have the added bonus of being form-fitting- they show off your muscular legs and butt (from all that yoga) really well while walking the line of comfort mixed with a bit of fashion. (I'm assuming we're NOT talking about the see-through type of leggings/pants). See, leggings and yoga pants can be and often are paired with nicer shirts that are long or floaty to give you a more professional look- you're comfortable but you don't look like you're wandering around in sweats. If all we women wanted was to be comfortable, we'd just wear baggy sweats and ratty old hoodies/t-shirts.
It's different with men, because you can't really pair your leggings/yoga pants with a nice peasant shirt or a tunic that you belt in the middle- at least not without looking as if you're cross-dressing. If you just wear leggings and a regular shirt, you look a bit like you're mixing workout wear with every-day attire. Sort of like if I wore my sneakers with a pencil skirt and a workout top- I'd just look funny.
As far as I'm concerned, if you want to rock the yoga pants/leggings for workouts or at home when you're in your comfies, anyone can do it regardless of gender. But for every day attire- it's just not something men pull off very well...
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They ARE comfortable! but If I had a a package that's going to be all squished, and squashed, I don't think that would seem to be too comfortable lol xD Or are they? I thought guys liked that area with as much space as possible?
If in fact they are comfortable, even if your stuff is all crammed up, then all I have to say is:
Yoga pants don't look good on everybody. Yes even on girls! Some girls should NOT be wearing them out in public... and this applies to men as well. On some it looks okay, and on others it looks either funny or simply ridiculous.
People should know how to dress depending on their body, even when you don't care what others think about you, you should learn how to adequately dress your own body... (you referring to anybody reading this, not "you" in particular) :]!
What is it with men these days and wanting to dress like girls? Tights/yoga pants etc are a no no on men, unless you're a pro ballet dancer, and even then its only acceptable on stage. They weren't buit for men, they'll squash and show all of your equipment.
So I am an older college student, I'm in my 30's. I live in the dorm here on campus so I see lots of leggings. In fact on any given day I would estimate 50% of the female student body is wearing leggings and that does not include jeggings that can't be clearly be seen as weather they are jeggings or actual jeans. Due to the "liberated" or open minded environment of a college campus combined with my dislike for restrictive, binding or baggy clothing I have recently began wearing yoga pants and some semi-fitted pants I recently found next to the leggings in Wallmart they fit me really well and in-spite of the fact that I am a muscular 210 lbs I can fit comfortably into a women's medium or large depending on the style. I always try to wear a long shirt to at least partially cover my front and rear, although I'm more concerned w/rear than front. The only time I will out right wear leggings is when I'm running on campus and then and only then I wear a shirt and don't care what is or isn't covered. Oh and no VPL, I only wear thongs - why you ask? Because they offer the support I want for my "package". That's right I don't have junk > spoiler alert < guys that call their package "junk" are sterile. Don't believe me? the term was started by a fertility physician for guys that can't have kids! LOL
I recently (past month) started wearing women's soft, fleece lined leggings out to pretty much anywhere, grocery shopping, restaurants, bars, etc... usually a darker color like black, brown, and light grey...
I do wear them with lace or any style of panties, and yes you can see my panty line, especially in sunlight. Haha
I get some looks, but I think I look good in them and my girlfriend loves it too. I have nice muscular legs and butt, although my shape looks a little more like a woman in leggIngs which I actually like.
I don't wear them for anyone else. I do it because they super comfortable and it makes me happy. It doesn't matter to me what other people think.
I've been asked if I'm a fitness instructor, and although I do workout, after I act like I don't know why they would ask me that (haha) I tell them no, I just like wearing leggings.
Most reactions I get are positive. Granted, I'm in NYC where more people are tolerant than most other places...
So what do you think?
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I am a 36 year old straight man. I share leggings with my wife and we both love it! She is very supportive of it. It's fun going legging shopping together and trying out new brands and styles. We tend to keep them to more private places like our home, a walk around the neighborhood, etc. and try to dress more professional for work and church, etc. I've worn them out in public numerous times like the grocery store, zoo, and on vacations and most people don't seem to even notice or care. I've only had a couple of people say some harmless comments.
Like others have mentioned, we try to wear longer shirts to cover everything. I like to wear them with a sporty T-shirt or sweater and sometimes cover it up with a sporty jacket or an unbuttoned dress shirt. I also wear a pair of tennis shoes with ankle socks. I like to wear black leggings in public but I have worn many colors out including blue, gray, green, etc.
Women look great in leggings but I think with the right style men can pull off the look as well! Have fun, be comfortable, and be confident!Simply, what is the reason to fight for equality, if things are not equal? If you feel like wearing a garment (clothing item) wear it... it is designed to not only cover your skin for protection, but also comfort and, purpose. If it makes you happy, or offer comfort, or go with what you are doing... do it.. You can only be belittled if you allow... I weak tights to run because "mens" running pants are either not made in my size, and or are just to heavy/bulky... I also wear kilts, which is a skirted garment. If other think it strange or try belittling my choice, 1 it is not doing any harm to them. 2 It is my clothing choice to wear what I want. 3 history... skirts and tights were and are mens items... just as pants high heels, ear rings... but everyone wears them... Let's be equal or not.. no double standards. Just saying.
=I wear leggings walking around on a track in a park n no one freaked out or anything... most of women's clothing came from men... there was a guy who complain about women wearing leggings n the story aired on the today show n once women heard it they showed up at hos house wearing leggings n a lot of women was there, so I think every guy out there get your leggings on n walk anywhere n everywhere with them just have a long shirt on just enough to hide him...
If both sexes wore the same clothing an all... all the time n everyday then this Frederick would go away... complaints are on both sides of the isle n praise to in wearing them.. we are not to judge God is only one that can , him alone not man nor woman ! Whatever makes you feel comfortable wear it n get as many guys to wear leggings in public n don't let anyone say you can't!This is to everyone of you
You probably don't even know that but the first gender to wore legging is:
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That's right
Leggings where invented by MEN to be wear by...
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MEN
So you girls
Just stop saying that MEN shouldn't wear legging
Ya, when MEN wear leggings the legging mold our fucking dick and everything else.
And when we do
You girls are just stalking at us
There are probably a lot of guys that will like that
But we shouldn't give a fucking shit about what girls and men think about us
We are in 2017
So you people think about that
And if so
Why does girls that wear men short or men shirt or men pants is allowed
But not MEN wearing Leggings
And yes I am a guy to and a guy who likes 100% women, and I have probably more men or girls legging than guys proper clothsI believe people should be allowed to wear whatever they want without being judged. There are a lot of women's clothes that where originally made for men that are now not ok for men to wear without be judged. If your comfortable wearing something no matter what it is then wear it.
Basically yes. (It sounds strange now, but excluding the last 40-50 years leggings were banned for girls, and about during 2000 years it was acceptable only for men. It is the question of habit) If a men wears them not this way shown on the picture, it is OK. Combined with a short, loose fit knicker, why not? It's practical, comfortable, light, and easy to combine it with different pants/shorts. it can looks well too.
I’m reading this question while at an airport waiting for my flight. I’ve see lots of women and young ladies wearing leggings. I’ve been told that they’re comfortable to wear and that’s why lots of women like wearing them, especially at the airport. But you don’t see men wearing leggings. As far as it being socially acceptable for guys to wear them, it’s not. As a society we prefer to dress women and girls in clothing like tights and leggings. So unless you intend to wear tights like one of the girls, people will wonder why you’re wearing leggings. They might assume you put on your wife’s tights by accident.
I think guys look great in them, and they should wear them, if they want to.
They are very comfortable, and super cute, too. I'm a guy, and I have several pair. I want to get some Victoria's Secret ones. Obviously you can't wear boxers with them, but any style of panties, or commando is fine. Who cares what people think?
Let them snicker, it honestly doesn't bother me, in the slightest😉If you don't like them, STOP LOOKING. Nobody is forcing you to look. Just because you have shame about your body or the human body in general, it does not mean that everyone does. And while you may be stupid enough to view everything in a sexual way, not everyone does.
The guy in the first picture looks fine wearing leggings, I don't see a problem with it.
Wear them at home. It seems that after I broke my back the leggings seem to make the pain bearable. I discovered this after I seen an article that compression was good for back and leg pain. Amen for the relief
Leggings and yoga pants left too little to imagination. It's too difficult not to turn your head when you see a nice girl wearing them and sometimes that gets you into trouble. For men's to wear them, I belive will not be easy for society to accept it but definitely I will love to wear them in the office and present charges of sexual harassment to the first girl staring at my junk. :D
I know some guys tried to make "meggings" a trend earlier this year and although us guys didn't like it, it was girls who were really vocal about it. What is comfortable for women isn't always comfortable for men. We are built differently
People would laugh. Of course it's not "socially acceptable".
(not that there's anything actually wrong with it, but it's not socially acceptable)Yes. Males absolutely can wear tights and yoga pants. Robin Hood did it, you can too.
PJ's are comfy too... link
You're a grown man, I'm sure you already know what things are and aren't considered acceptable in our society. Or is this more of a rhetorical question?
I'm a guy and heck no it's not socially acceptable, nor does any guy go, "Wow, ya know, these jeans are alright, but bro I only WISH I could pull off that pair of jeggings!".
well male dancers where those so.. I don't know maybe it'll happen
Definitely not. Yoga pants are made for women, ergo it's more socially acceptable for women to wear them.
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