Ladies, are leggings or yoga pant acceptable as outerwear?

[Dogmommy5]

In your opinion are yoga pants and leggings acceptable as outerwear?

Should a long shirt or skirt be worn over top of it to cover “certain parts”?

What should be worn underneath?

[booooop]

Yes! Just because they tend to be more form-fitting doesn't mean that it's in appropriate to wear outside of the gym. They're generally A LOT more comfortable than jeans or other pants, and at least for me they allow for a lot more movement than skirts. I value comfort over appearance, so as long as I'm not going to a fancy restaurant or any other formal setting, it's definitely fine from a personal standpoint.

Maybe it's just because I live in Southern California, where the population is generally more liberal and more fit than in other parts of the country, but around here it's pretty much the norm. Brands like Athleta or Lululemon are really popular, and "ath-leisure" (athletic-leisure) is a common style.

[soe11]

booooop
Agree with you as my girlfriend said so.

[arabgoddess]

Yes acceptable.. there's some really nice fashionable gym pieces out there

[Dogmommy5]

Yes there are what’s your fav brands?

[arabgoddess]

Lorna Jane

[Dogmommy5]

Athleta relay 2.0

[Jjpayne]

Well they sure to look sexy but other than that... I think the consensus would agree with these ideas, at a fitness center it's ok and or common place, wearing at home that's fine too however pass that, it's better to have something covering your butt and it also prevents camel toe problems too. But it could be a light over hanging shirt or even just a sweater around your waist or a skirt... You could get creative with it. But it's not against the law to wear leggings by themselves I think it's just classier if you have them slightly covered in public

[Ceasar97]

Well, I do have to say that a woman does look good in some yoga pants and leggings. I think it depends on a few things. How cold is it and what are you doing being the two big ones that I can think of. Is it cold or hot? Are you going to freeze or sweat in places that you don't want to obvious? Are you going on a hike or just walking down the street? As for wearing a squirt or something to cover the important bits, I think you can, but it kind of defeats the purpose of yoga pants and leggings doesn't it?

[emmily2396]

Good quality ones yes. If we can see your panties' color when you are not even squatting then the answer is a big NO. Even those that show your underwear color when you squat aren't appropriate.

[Robertcw]

I thought nobody wears underwear underwear yoga pants.

[MaddyJ]

I wear leggings and yoga pants a lot! I totally think they are acceptable

[CubsterShura]

I can't say if they are 'acceptable' as outerwear, but I certainly can say that it's something that I'd never advocate. They barely cover anything, and while I understand a girl could wear it because she can do whatever she wants and that's what she feels comfortable and confident in, men who wanna take the wrong advantage of it and just gawk at you would never care and they will be the ones benefitting from this, and nobody else. If you don't want people looking at certain parts of your body, you honestly shouldn't be giving them the chance to be able to do it in the first place. True, no one should be staring inappropriately, but like I said earlier, how many men do you think will actually listen or care to listen? They just care that they could see flesh... Only you're in control of whether or not that can see it.

It's been more than two years since I stopped wearing any kind of leggings, jeggings, tights etc garments even though I always wore long dresses with them, and I'm very happy with that decision. Even the trousers I wear when working out are loose (especially since there are men in the gym I avoid tight clothes) and they have never been uncomfortable or a nuisance for me. It's all about what you're used to. In fact I recently tried to put on a pair of old leggings that I haven't worn for ages and it felt soooo uncomfortable I had to take then off immediately. If I ever wear them, only at home for my future husband to be seeing it OR underneath clothes.

[Wraith_Cemetery]

Finally someone with a sensible attitude.

[VIVANT]

in my opinion if it is not see through, it is acceptable. What if is calked doesn’t matter to me. Anything can be see through it opaque. I do prefer to wear shirts the cover my bottom when I have right fitting body hugging pants on.

Jeans are an Accepting unless they are skinny jeans.

[matchrestore]

I used to think they weren't the best idea to wear as outerwear (although I always thought that decision should be left to the wearer) but as it becomes more common my thoughts on leggings have changed, I think they are perfectly fine to wear as outerwear.

[Cynicaldreamer]

Absolutely! I wear mine out when I go shopping all the time.

It comes down to how you wear them!!! As in don't wear leggings that look like they're painted on you then complain or wonder why people stare at you.
When I wear mine, I always wear a long top or hoodie that covers my butt. And I make sure they're not too sheer.

[lackconscience1116]

The ones pictured are acceptable for exercise. I mean I guess acceptable is up to your comfort level. I wouldn't roll into an adult party in yoga pants. I also live in Oregon, so leggings and yoga pants are kind of a given everywhere 😊

[Ronald_25]

Yes, they show off the curves nicely and are quiet suggestive with some women having noticeable camel toes: www.girlsinyogapants.com/.../

However, when a guy like me strikes up a convo, have more to say than "I do yoga, I feel blessed" otherwise I'm walking off.🤷🏽‍♂️✌🏽

[foxrider77]

Leggings are fine to wear for outfits l. Maybe more for hanging out, gym, walking through the city. Not for work or visiting bfs family for firs time. I’d wear a thong or g string underneath. Keep the material clean.

[VIVANT]

I would never do that bc that’s just fewer layers between parts and the outside world

[foxrider77]

@VIVANT yeah I could see that being an issue

[xoamanda]

well i hope so bc i wear them as pants all the time

[DanOh2018]

Oh, I bet you look cute in them.

[ushagomez]

Yes, always a good look. Comfortable and practical.

[Little_Meeee]

I find them way more comfortable to wear than jeans and I sometimes wear them as outerwear

[Grande_Beefy_Swirl]

TBH when it's 2am and I wake up for no reason but there's no food anywhere in the house i don't care what's "acceptable" or not. I'm wearing whatever's on the floor, dragging my tired ass to the store and buying a giant bag of frozen fruit in my see-through leggings. Y'all can deal.

[Robertcw]

This is what I live for. I'd totally be the creeper at walmart staring at your see through pants. 🤣

[soe11]

Grande_Beefy_Swirl
Same as my girlfriend too, did not care anyone, by the way she loves revealing and exposure of her skin.

[OlderAndWiser]

I enjoy seeing an attractive lady in yoga pants but I'm not sure I'd want my daughter going in public wearing yoga pants (if I had a daughter.)

[roland77]

Rapists and sexists are real. Sure I don't want my daughter wear it, too, until she is tough enough to fight them off (and that doesn't exclude martial art sports).

[IAMRIA]

I believe not. It’s really very revealing. Unless you want to catch men’s attention, but most likely they are going to be hypnotised like horny animals.

[Robertcw]

🤣😂

[Dave-from-Illinois]

As a male I do not see any issues. Just know that men will be looking at the butt and curves as it does attract the male attention.

[DizzyDesii]

They need to put draws on. Nobody tryna smell they sweaty pussy from a workout. Put on some draws and hope they mask the smell until they can get to a shower

[DizzyDesii]

I read this all wrong 😂 i thought it said are they acceptable without underwear lol. But yea wear them wherever. I do. I wear em to work too

[soe11]

Now a days globally acceptable without long skirt or any skirt or loner tops.
My advice don't try wear in Afghanistan unless Burqah with it.
It is very much common and fashions trends with yoga top or cropped tank top exposure of belly as well as leggings too.
My girlfriend and her mom wear twice a week.
Really attractive on them.
So do wear it wherever you live in.

[RHK36]

Sure, I don't see why not? If you're comfortable and you're in an informal setting it's not a big deal.

[mommoms]

Leggins are usually weared as a outerwear so it was normal