Is this really why women wear those sport's leggings?

[GymRegret]

According to dp it's to make other people look at their figure 🙄

I tried to argue that they are for practicality but I'm starting to think he's got a point.

I personally don't wear them and don't think I will if they will just make people stare at my bottom.

I think I've been quite naive.

The thought that I might be out running or walking my dog in leggings in order to attract men just shows that OPs DP really does not understand how unsafe women can often feel when out and about.

I wear them because they're really comfortable. I don't look at my wardrobe choices each day with the male gaze in mind. It's so odd how men think that the world, and choices of women, revolves around them. I don't give a teeny, tiny crap what they think.

Does he wear certain trousers or t-shirts to 'flaunt' his figure? Or does he just get dressed in clothes he likes each morning?

The answer is some do, some don't. Some women wear leggings to draw attention to their legs and bum. Some wear them for comfort or because they are practical. I used to assume it was all for practicality until I saw those ones that are designed to look like they are slightly see-through. What's the point of that if not to draw attention?

Even so, they are probably wearing them because they make them feel good about themselves, not due to men wanting them because they have a bit of padding in their leggings.

No I wore them because they had pockets

Normal leggings fine. Those weggie leggings are obvious just worn my those who want people to admire at their arses, there is no other purpose.

Yeah this. Apart from saying to me "you look good" or "that's a nice dress / skirt / whatever", I can't imagine a single time where women's clothes choices would come up in conversation with my DP.

I wear leggings most of the time and - shock horror!!!! - sometimes the ones that accentuate your bum (mainly because they're more flattering on my backside!).

I also sometimes wear low cut tops that show a hint of cleavage, dresses that are figure hugging to show off your waist and hips and in the summer, denim shorts that show my legs 😱

I can't think of a single instance where DP would think I was dressing for other men?! And if he (or any of my exes) ever did make a comment like this, they would be straight out of the door. I earn my own money, buy my own clothes and make my own choices so I will wear whatever the hell I want.

"Graze your anus" 🤣🤣 yeah those are hideous and totally for attention.

Gym leggings or black ones which I wear for work are just normal practical clothing

I have to agree with this. In a city last week people watching as I had a coffee there were many young girls going past, not on their way to the gym, wearing scrunch bum leggings and crop tops or all in one bodysuits. Not all of them looked fabulous in them....but they were gynaecological, you can see a lot. And you don't have to stare to see it.

Maybe it's not to get men staring ....but it got me staring.

Saw some men in leggings in Miami that were, well, tight. They were looking for attention. Average bloke in running leggings not so much.

I agree with this.

Can't think of much worse to wear than the scrunch butt ones. Look like a permanent wedgey.

I had an advert for these on YouTube last night after seeing this thread and the advert was all about shaping and separating your cheeks. So weird

I like leggings but not up the bum ones they must stink.
Mind you look at the shorts some wear tight almost see through they look stupid.

I can’t believe so many posters are referring to ordinary leggings. I’m in my 70s, size 14/16 and I wear those to my exercise classes along with most of the other older women there. Leggings are comfortable, don’t catch on equipment etc.

Those are completely different to the ones that separate, lift and accentuate the buttocks. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone wearing those in the gym, they seem more of a fashion statement. The beige coloured ones make the wearers look nude at first glance!

Honesty in anonymity…

I wear the leggings that accentuate the bottom from time to time. I feel pretty sexy in them and know my husband likes to see me in them. So, I guess I’d be lying if I said I didn’t wear them for attention.

I also have plain leggings by Nike or Next and these I just wear practically.

I agree with the op’s partner. My Nike leggings are way more comfortable. But I’ll often wear my more risqué leggings, makeup and do my hair, so I look pretty to go to the gym. It’s a confidence boost.

Course he's presuming women dress for men🙄

God knows. Apparently we all have to walk around in ill-fitting baggy clothes just in case a random bloke thinks we're dressing for them 🙄

Evidently some do, as illustrated by the post above yours. Most people it would seem just wear what they feel most comfortable in and could not give two hoots what anyone thinks, men or women.

So that’s what’s going on with those leggings…I see them often around here and the wearers are never doing any kind of sport or exercise when wearing them, it’s a fashion thing to make your ass look porny.

As to the PP saying it never used to be a beauty standard, well anal sex porn never used to be the norm but it is now. These two are not unrelated.

If someone had an issue with normal leggings, that’s another issue. Those baboon scrunch leggings are totally different.

I would hate to be a young woman these days.

Was just going to say this. I go to yoga twice a week and pretty much all the women in there wear leggings - some of them with the "scrunched bum". Seeing as though there are no men in the class and it's in the arse end of nowhere, who are we all wearing these leggings for?!?!

I don't see anybody at my gym with those up-the-bum leggings but it's a private golf club so perhaps different clientele? I only wear leggings for the gym, they're the M&S sport ones and they definitely don't go there.

I suppose women who like/wear thongs would get on with those other leggings but I would find them uncomfortable and, having spent hours at the gym working on reducing the size of my bum the last thing I would do is wear something to draw attention to it. That's what those up-the-bum leggings do, whatever anyone says. Wear them, don't wear them, who cares? Just don't pretend they're not for attention.

Oh my god you've just reminded me of my favourite Sweaty Betty leggings that died last year - they had two pockets which were perfect sized for my phone and car key 😍I might have to order some more now....

Do you mean the scrunch bum ones? What is it about that particular style that makes them more suited for kicking and running errands? Are they more comfortable than regular leggings?

I haven't seen any evidence of any scrunch bum legging wearers complaining that men (or women) are looking at them. Only other women and men complaining that they're wearing them.

I wear them cos they are my spin class leggings and they are also an easy outfit to be paired with tunics (from seasalt). Fairly expensive too so I want to wear them outside the spin studio. The tunic is so loose anyway and covers my bum!

Also leggings don't sag unlike tights.