Is this a good, appropriate outfit for going to the gym? Am I showing too much skin?

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May seem like a stupid/extremely stupid question, but I've never really went to the gym in my lifetime, and the few times I did (usually forced and brief) I literally can't remember... I do go on walks, run a bit, and swim, so I'm not totally out of shape, but I've never really seriously gone to the gym.  That also means... I've never really bought "gym specific clothes," lol. Above we have an outfit of mine... not exactly gym specific, but it's a nice, breathable, casual outfit!  I'm not a fan of pants except for in the winter, so I usually wear shorts 24/7. But those are athletic shorts. Usually for walks in the park.  The top isn't athletic, but it offers support for me, and it's super comfortable.  Most women seem to be wearing pants to the gym these days though... yoga pants, track pants, sweatpants, etc. Will I get weird looks for being the only woman in shorts?  And combined with my rather skimpy top, too... my bare arms, stomach, AND legs might be a bit much... For the record I dress this way all the time, and have no problem... but we're talking gym scenario here.

Zechs · Accepted Answer

As someone who's been in the gym almost every day for the last 12 years, I can assure you this outfit is 100% ok. You could be wearing yoga pants the same size as your shorts and it'd also be ok, you wouldn't be looking "slutty" (sorry for the word, I'm just not finding any other better) or anything like that. Before anything else, people wanna be comfortable during their training, and tops, leggings and short clothes in general do that for girls. So, basically, the environment makes your outfit look perfectly fine.

It's the same idea of wearing a bikini on a beach. You're not "showing too much skin" cause you're just wearing the appropriate outfit for that place.

Summing up, your clothes are perfectly fine, don't worry about that. And your body is great, you're really beautiful

SupremeWarlord · Accepted Answer

Nah, you're fine, I saw women wearing less clothes in gyms I went to. But unfortunately, with that outfit some men might start saying stupid shit to you.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

Sure, From what I have seen, most women don't have working out as their primary goal in going to the gym. They want to get attention and looks and meet guys so the less they wear the better their chances, unless they need a bag over their face, in which case they can just work out on a home gym

Is this a good, appropriate outfit for going to the gym? Am I showing too much skin?

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NicolaJ35 · Accepted Answer

Yeah it's ok for the gym But, seriously do you really need to You look fantastic!

PeacefulRainDrop · Answer

Simple solution you can answer this question yourself.. do a push up I bet you will be flashing everyone your chest.. its not that its showing too much skin its that you can't workout in it efficiently.. unless you want to show everyone that.. you can also do a test bending over put your arms straight down are you exposing everything? Also while your bending over can you feel your underwear below your shorts? Thats not ideal if you show that stuff you will get a guy that doesn't care about you that just in it for the sex.

Anonymous · Answer

In my gym everyone unnoficually enforces the "dont speak to anyone else" policy, so women are hardly ever approached - I've only seen it once and it was an effeminate men giving them tips. The pandemic could play a factor in this, but everyone is going around with no masks and actline like it isn't a thing (with the exception of cleaning products being used by everyone on everything).

Not sure if this is a British culture thing or not, but it's certainly seen as taboo.

My agenda for going to gym was to gain muscle and weight, becuase I was a tall skinny guy - with the ultimate aim of looking more attractive to women outside of the Gym though. I'm now lean, but it didn't really make a difference - or perhaps it's too early to tell, with women being cautious about the pandemic still?

muscularbumblebee · Answer

Not too much skin… but I can’t see how it would be practical at the gym, jumping around, bending over to pick something up (aka is my but showing) or sweating and top goes see through etc. If I were You I wouldn’t wear it and pick something more comfortable so you wouldn’t be self conscious the whole time. But your choice

Jazquee · Answer

It's the gym!! Lol anyone judging you there isn't anyone you want in your life. Most people are too focussed on their own goals to give a shit about what you are wearing. Lol
Supportive.
Comfortable.
Good pair of shoes... and your good to go. Walk on with confidence and do you. 😁

Wiredone · Answer

You look perfectly fine and ready to go to the gym. If you are comfortable in the outfit, then wear it with pride. Don't worry too much about what other women wear. They wear what they are comfortable in, you wear what you are comfortable in.
Honestly, I don't think you need to go to the gym. You look amazing just like you are. Your smile, very cute

Alejandro3000 · Answer

Wear whatevers comfortable, gym is about exercising and not having anything that flaps about or can get caught, although it's a bit unnecessary to have your navel showing. You don't want lots people stating right?

Honesttguy · Answer

Not with that top, its more like beach look or park hangout look than workout, can that top take punches? If one string accidentally gets ripped do you have back up?

mortonc57 · Answer

You may want to get a better top. The shorts are fine, but there are better options esp. w/out spaghetti straps.

Regardless, you look fine. I would definitely step in and split some sets on the lat bar with you.:)

MCheetah · Answer

These choices are confusing as hell. I hate double negatives. But I think it is good for going to the gym and not showing too much skin. And damn, how tall are you?

f4iry · Answer

i think its fine but if you want to do high impact workouts that involve jumping you may want to get a better top that's more supportive and w/o spaghetti straps lol

K-I-S-S · Answer

Some might say even too little skin.

Clothes stop extra fat from evaporating when you burn it on a threadmill.

Nah just kidding, you look great go have fun and clean after yourself (and other gym etiquette)

DWornock · Answer

That is appropriate whether going to a gym or jogging.

keniyaa · Answer

whooops I voted B nah u not do u and wear what is comfortable.

jamezsexton · Answer

The outfit is good, but those straps will cause you issues in long run. Thats my only concern other wise your set

IDontBelieveIt · Answer

That looks and sounds like a great choice, it'll keep you cooler than if you were wearing sweatpants.

Hadesheim · Answer

It is yes, but in all honesty with your face you could wear pink unicorn pijamas and would still be decent hehe

Anonymous · Answer

It's definitely not showing too much skin. But man--I get the feeling you'd be quite a sight on the treadmill wearing that! :D

Bee-Hatch · Answer

It's fine in the gym. You'll be getting hot/sweaty so less clothes is good.

serious · Answer

I think that is fine. No problems. I clicked on the wrong vote. Sorry for that.

anylolone · Answer

You aren't naked, therefore it's gym appropriate. The question on gyms isn't how much skin you show, but how much sweat you leave on the machines.

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