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to ask if you wear leggings?

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CharlotteWebb · 07/10/2018 09:45

My DH keeps making comments about my leggings - he says things like "are all your other clothes in the wash?"

I always wear a longish, flowy top which covers my hips and bum. When I ask him why he's making these comments he just says he's joking and I need to get a sense of humour!

Are leggings just for very slim women?

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user1484424013 · 07/10/2018 10:20

Just asked my husband.... He said more than likely your husband prefers you in something basically not leggings. He also said men don't tend to notice the gain of a few pounds (I gained 17lbs in my last pregnancy last year and he was shocked thought it was only about 10) so he was more than likely making a joke comment to cover he hates you wearing leggings. However my husband said leggings are horrible on women and he would hate me in them yet if I wore them he would keep his trap shut as I hate his green army style combats and I'd just turn that fucker round. Hope this helps x

Sidge · 07/10/2018 10:20

I think leggings are fine. Just choose the colour carefully...

2muchstress · 07/10/2018 10:21

Too much advertising for leggings at end of each page. Is this the whole point of this thread........

YetAnotherSpartacus · 07/10/2018 10:21

An ex used to complain about my leggings. Apparently they 'stop access' and are the sexual equivalent of a straight jacket.

QueenOfMyWorld · 07/10/2018 10:22

Id take his comment as he thinks you wear them too often rather than hinting that you've put weight on.If you wear them a lot it's a fairly reasonable joke

noeffingidea · 07/10/2018 10:23

I wear leggings all the time in the winter, and sometimes in the summer as well. I don't have any skinny jeans at all although I have recently discovered the wonder that is jeggings.
I wear them because they're comfortable and couldn't care less what other people think of them. I'm neither slim nor fat, I always wear a top that covers my bum and big black granny knickers because I don't want to accidentally show anything. All mine are cheapies from Primark.

VladmirsPoutine · 07/10/2018 10:24

I do wear leggings but I have 'home' leggings and 'outdoors' leggings. My home leggings have seen better days if at all they ever did. My outdoor leggings are quite thick, restrictive and robust - they go well with pretty much everything I wear. Granted I'm very thin so I don't necessarily consider leggings from a figure-flattering point of view. It's purely about comfort. Frankly the second I get in the door I put on a very ancient over-sized jumper and leggings. Your H is BU. You're at home not at the county golf club.

Pinkprincess1978 · 07/10/2018 10:25

I wear them in place of tights with dresses as larger and can't find tights that fit well. I will wear them with very long tops that cover my bum.

bubblyone · 07/10/2018 10:25

I actually wear leggings more now that I'm too fat than I did when I was lean - don't feel good in jeans or trousers at the moment! Thick Gap black leggings usually, with a long top (to thigh level) or tunic. I wouldn't necessarily wear to work but think they're fine once bum is covered. It's not like anyone is seeing anything more than wearing skinny jeans. And more appropriate than if I was wearing trousers with a short top and had my fat ass and thighs torturing people. Love dresses, but not always convenient.

Bluntness100 · 07/10/2018 10:27

Jeggings might be a good alternative if you're looking for something similar but different, if you see what I mean.

ChateauRouge · 07/10/2018 10:28

I've never worn leggings, not even for the gym. They don't look comfy at all- they look clingy and as if they'd be irritating, and I think they're just for small children, tbh.
I'm a 8/10 so they'd probably look ok.
DD had them when she was little, but not since about 8yo or something.
I think she prefers looser clothes too.
Neither of us wear jeans either... I think we both have sensitivity issues with clingy clothing!

TeachesOfPeaches · 07/10/2018 10:29

No. Don't think that they flatter anyone of any size.

Laureline · 07/10/2018 10:30

I only wear them when pregnant, but I am not the fashion police and nor is your husband.

Singinghollybob · 07/10/2018 10:30

I would assume if they're the only type of clothes you wear he's reading about the lack of variety in your wardrobe rather than your size.

Singinghollybob · 07/10/2018 10:30

*teasing not reading

Lethaldrizzle · 07/10/2018 10:31

I look great in leggings

AuntyJackiesBrothersSistersBoy · 07/10/2018 10:32

I wear every day, with long butt covering jumpers. At my age, they’re just for walking a very muddy dog through fields. They’re practical, unlike jeans they can be whipped off and washed each day and don’t take forever to dry.

I think they look fine with long knitwear. Tell him to give it a rest, OP. I’m presuming HE’S perfect? Looks a bit like David Beckham in his fashion sense?

CluedoAddict · 07/10/2018 10:34

They don't look good on anyone over 16.

MsHopey · 07/10/2018 10:34

I have quite a few in black but basically use them as a substitute as tights as they're comfier, warmer and don't show my cellulite.
If I wearing tights with the top would be too revealing, I wouldn't wear leggings, I'd wear jeans.

KeepServingTheDrinks · 07/10/2018 10:35

I wear them under skirts all the time.

But that's partly because I'm quite tall and skirts which are a nice respectable knee-length on others only just cover my bum and as I can see 50 approaching over the horizon, I've decided I'm too old for short skirts

Chocolatecoffeeaddict · 07/10/2018 10:35

Leggings were the only thing I could fit into when pregnant but I would wear a long top covering the bum. I don't think they are very flattering on anyone unless they are very slim.

Mabelface · 07/10/2018 10:37

Love my leggings. I'm a 12 and wear them with a t-shirt, black cardi and cute skirts. The outfit is completed with docs.

Lethaldrizzle · 07/10/2018 10:40

So all those women who wear leggings for sport look awful? I keep fit and have great legs and arse and am over 16.

purplelila2 · 07/10/2018 10:41

What's wrong with leggings ?
i wear them all the time when not at work.
With short tops long tops jumpers I don't care ?
think they lool great

Bombardier25966 · 07/10/2018 10:42

What's this thing about hiding your bum? A well structured pair of leggings should enhance it, like skinny jeans do.

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