Girls, why do women wear capri and long pants when it's too hot to wear them?

Anonymous

It is 80, 90 degrees plus all over the country, way too hot for anything other then shorts (or skirts or dresses), but I still see substantial numbers of women wearing capri length (even full length) leggings and pants. I am curious as to why. This seems so unbearable.

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9 mo
These answers were quite helpful. I understand now. Most of the time, it's an indication of a self-esteem or self-image issue.
Girls, why do women wear capri and long pants when it's too hot to wear them?
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