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To think most women wear leggings because...

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PurpleGlitter1983 · 26/05/2019 18:59

They're stretchy and comfortable, not because they're "sexy"?

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sonjadog · 26/05/2019 19:08

Trust me, there is nothing sexy about me in a pair of leggings.

yogafailure · 26/05/2019 19:09

I don't wear clothes because they are "sexy" - I've never wished to look sexy in my life. Boring but true. My DH thinks I look great whatever I wear and I don't give a toss what anyone else thinks. Leggings however are comfy and great under tunics 👍🏼

Skyejuly · 26/05/2019 19:09

I dont wear anything 'to be sexy' lol I'm married so dont dress for anyone. Leggings are comfy and cheap.

Onescaredmuma · 26/05/2019 19:09

I personally wear them under a dress and usually because I haven't shaved my legs Grin

PerfectPeony2 · 26/05/2019 19:10

Not hating on leggings fyi. Love them.

Ha good! A friend of mine announced a few months ago that she’d stopped wearing leggings as they ‘make you look like a bag of crap’, and said she’d only wear jeggings now instead- basically as I sat there wearing a pair!!

PurpleGlitter1983 · 26/05/2019 19:10

Someone's opinion Beef...

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Spudlet · 26/05/2019 19:10

Ah, x-post. The hussy trousers thing again.

I spend a lot of time checking mine don't leave me looking naked - downward dog can be a challenge for the opacity of your Lycra 🙈 Grin

PurpleGlitter1983 · 26/05/2019 19:11

And yes spudlet...

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Pimmsypimms · 26/05/2019 19:11

I Wish I had the confidence to wear leggings cause they are so comfy! My thighs are huge though and I have fat knees, so for that reason I will never wear them ☹️

Justathinslice · 26/05/2019 19:12

Some women look sexy in leggings.

I do not

SentientPotato · 26/05/2019 19:12

Do people honestly wear leggings under dresses? I've never seen this. Surely it just looks incredibly frumpy? Like something in a Joe Browns catalogue!

PushkarKali · 26/05/2019 19:12

If I look for yoga pants (for yoga!) the results always include pictures of extremely bootilicious women shot from below. Leggings appear to be viewed as sex wear by some people, which is a bit beyond me. I just want them for yoga.

Iooselipssinkships · 26/05/2019 19:13

I spend most days in leggings. Under a dress, with a top etc. Not for sexiness at all, I'm lumpy and bumpy with a massive long rump(y?) less Kardashian, more elephants arse.
Recently discovered snag tights though and I swear they're even comfier plus easy to put on. They're ace.

LarryGreysonsDoor · 26/05/2019 19:13

Apparently because they cling to our bodies we might as well be naked with leggings on.

Who says?

I wear them because I spend most of my working day sitting on the floor.

PinkBuffalo · 26/05/2019 19:16

I only wear leggings for the gym when it's a lot cooler (currently going In shorts & t shirt as we don't have air con!) or sometimes she it's really cold I'll wear leggings under my work trousers.
I've never worn leggings just as general wear though, but I know lots do. Fair enough. I can't have clothes too tight due to sensory issues, so have super soft leggings a size up, so probably defeats the point of leggings anyway Grin

AmICrazyorWhat2 · 26/05/2019 19:16

I wear them because they're comfy and easy to move around in. Never worn them under a dress. I have long legs and I don't think they're unflattering on me, but I'm definitely not thinking "sexy" when wearing them. Grin

PerfectPeony2 · 26/05/2019 19:17

Do people honestly wear leggings under dresses? I've never seen this. Surely it just looks incredibly frumpy? Like something in a Joe Browns catalogue!

Do you live in a far away cave? Maybe it is just my area but I think a short dress/ tunic and leggings in pretty standard. As long as the dress has a waist or belt then it doesn’t have to look frumpy (hate that word btw).

Anniegetyourgun · 26/05/2019 19:17

Ah, you've been listening to my XH, clearly. I advise you not to. He'll make your head spin.

One of the most joyous things about divorcing the bugger was being able to leave the placket of my polo shirt unbuttoned on a hot day without being subjected to the Spanish Inquisition.

formerbabe · 26/05/2019 19:17

Do people honestly wear leggings under dresses?

I always see posters on mn saying they wear leggings under dresses. I never have and never see anyone irl wearing this combo.

stucknoue · 26/05/2019 19:18

I wear them through the winter for warmth because tights ladder easily and aren't as warm as leggings. My house and work are both cold!

AuntieMarys · 26/05/2019 19:19

I wear jeans every day in cool weather

Llareggub · 26/05/2019 19:19

Those lucy locket leggings are the exact opposite of sexy. I just scrolled through the active wear leggings and they look like they were designed for pre-schoolers.

I wear my leggings for exercise, DIY and gardening. That's it.

shitpark · 26/05/2019 19:19

I wear them to be comfortable, because they go with lots of things, can wear them for all occasions, and after a bad night, I can sleep in them comfortably. Sometimes even wear them for sleeping in, then I put on a fresh pair in the morning, honestly I do.

GabsAlot · 26/05/2019 19:20

I love my leggings for comfort im big so wear long tops over them

Drogosnextwife · 26/05/2019 19:20

I wear them because I have a job where I need to move around a lot so they are very practical and comfortable and my legs and bum look decent in them so win win 😂

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