To be sick of the enduring athleisure trend?

But it's so comfortable! And I am someone who dresses modestly (long sleeves, long skirts, high necks)...

It's a good thing you don't know me then OP. I practically live in joggers once the temperature dips below 20oC. I got my jeans out last week, thinking they might look a bit better, but found them uncomfortable and cold against the skin. As for shorts, they are standard summer wear here (NZ), although I prefer a skirt myself. I really couldn't care less what others want to wear as I assume they are wearing clothes they like and feel comfortable in - which is as it should be.

Maybe you could show us what you wear - you might be surprised at the responses from some posters!

I do think it's a drop in standard, but also "good". Some standards are important, such as adequately looking after your children. But ones about how you look are a bit pointless imo - one more thing to worry about, which ultimately doesn't matter. If people want to throw on a pair of leggings and crack on with the day, good for them! Zipping yourself into a pants suit, to sit around an office looking at spreadsheets all day, is a bit try-hard.

Kind of the same - I wouldn’t go so far as to say hate it but I really don’t enjoy all the crotchiness and bum crack detail. It’s just.. a lot.

Love a bit of athleisure wear myself

Tracksuits have been around as regular wear for 40+ years.

30+ years ago DM was wearing pastel coloured Dash tracksuits during her middle-aged years.

Basically athleisure.

Most athleisure is fine and practical for day-to-day tasks if smartness is not required. I'm not a fan of scrunchbums (that look may have peaked? 🤞) but fitness leggings are usually well made with fabrics designed for stretching and moving.

I wear a lot, because I exercise a lot, and do something most days.

I rolled my eyes while reading your post OP. Enough said.

Me too, you are other people’s wallpaper

I don’t understand the MN aversion to Athleisure wear…..

obviously I get dressed up if I’m going for a meal, to the cinema etc but just going about my daily life, walking the dog, ferrying the teen about or nipping to the shops? Leggings and a hoodie all day and you bet your life my legs are out now it’s sunny!

The French have got a bit of a thing where its considered by some, Probably the older ones, for it to be disrespectful to be wearing ugly clothing or look bad.

I sometimes find myself agreeing with them

Agree. Endless black and beige sportswear is shit

I wear active wear most days. Because I go to the gym or do a class most days. More women should try this instead of accepting being overweight.

DP did comment today at the supermarket that “everyone looks like they’ve just been, or are going to, the gym” so I agree it is ubiquitous but I do hope that’s because 1) women are confident to wear clothes that are practical and comfy 2) more people are getting active/exercising?

Personally I love a good thick sports legging with a side pocket for my phone!

I have literally never seen a woman in leggings and noticed her vulva.

It’s so entitled/egotistical to think people should dress in clothes that you like to look at. People aren’t there to be decor for you.

If you don’t like a trend, don’t wear it. I’m not a fan of athleisure and I’m also not a fan of the Boden/Seasalt/FatFace/Hush look that half of Mumsnet seems to favour, but as I’m not obliged to wear those things it’s not a problem. Other people can and should dress as they please.

I love my sports leggings. I regularly bounce from the gym, to a dog walk, to a hike, and it's just practical to wear them a lot of the time.
I love my bum, and don't care whether or not you do too.

How much effort do you think it takes to talk about what someone is wearing?

I live in Sydney and most people wearing these items look incredible so not sure what you're complaining about. If it's bigger women then surely there's more important things for you to focus on.

Bugger off! It’s comfy!

Stretchy things are comfortable and practical and who needs to get dressed up to do boring jobs.

I'm very self conscious about my legs but knee length ones look even worse so I wear short non tight ones in the summer for day to day. When I'm running especially in the summer they leave little to the imagination and I'm afraid I don't have the legs for them but needs must. Last week I ran 13 miles but misjudged how far I was away from home so still had to walk the mile back. I'm sure if you had seen me you would have judged me for what I was wearing but there is no way I'm wearing leggings after February/March. Unfortunately despite all my efforts I can't get nicer legs or a nicer bum, I get fat spillage and I have cellulite everywhere.

If people with legs like mine want to get them out on a day to day basis then fair play, although bum cheeks really need to be covered.

I love it. It’s comfy and easy.

I wish milkmaid dresses, puff sleeves and stupid frills would just fuck off forever, though.

People don’t dress for your pleasure ? Shock

Ladies in Cambodia wear colourful, patterned PJ sets when out and about.

Would that suit you better OP? 🤣

Idaf if Britian is "stylish" or not. I'd rather be comfortable