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AIBU not warning a woman her shorts had ridden up?

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Ilikesundays · 26/09/2026 15:28

Went for a coffee this morning. A “mature” lady was sitting with male friend at opposite table. I didn’t take much notice, but, suddenly, looking up across the cafe I couldn’t help seeing that her very short shorts had ridden up, she evidently wasn’t wearing isn’t pants underneath and all or almost all was revealed. I immediately looked away but she stayed put for the duration of my visit. Should I have warned her? I was too embarrassed to say anything. WWYHD?

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Sunbringer · 26/09/2026 15:30

I wouldn’t have said anything. I’m quite sure that had she been worried about such a thing she would have worn underwear.

LVPLVT · 26/09/2026 15:38

How did you know she wasn’t wearing pants? Are you saying her shorts had ridden up to the extent that her vulva was on show? I don’t even know how that works 😂

Whisperwaves · 26/09/2026 15:40

I can't quite work out how that could happen.

cheezncrackers · 26/09/2026 15:41

Maybe she was an exhibitionist?

BugOnARugDrinkingTeaFromAMug · 26/09/2026 15:50

Surely she had felt the draught!

wishfulthinking25 · 26/09/2026 15:50

Whisperwaves · 26/09/2026 15:40

I can't quite work out how that could happen.

Took the words out of my mouth

Agatha1989 · 26/09/2026 15:53

Shorts are just like underwear made of different material. How could she possibly have been revealing everything? Your post makes no sense whatsoever.

Ilikesundays · 26/09/2026 15:57

Agatha1989 · 26/09/2026 15:53

Shorts are just like underwear made of different material. How could she possibly have been revealing everything? Your post makes no sense whatsoever.

If you can visualise very tight pants, I’m afraid I could see her labia majors on one side. Sorry.

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Morecoffeeneedef · 26/09/2026 15:57

How is a 'mature' lady different from a mature lady, and how is her age relevant?

Morecoffeeneedef · 26/09/2026 15:59

Ilikesundays · 26/09/2026 15:57

If you can visualise very tight pants, I’m afraid I could see her labia majors on one side. Sorry.

She was sitting at a table in a cafe and you were looking between her legs?????

theblame · 26/09/2026 16:02

I was in the gym stretching next to a man in shorts and his balls were fully visible so I can imagine it can happen

pilates · 26/09/2026 16:04

how revolting 🤢 but I’m sure she knew and no I wouldn’t have said anything.

MysticHalfWitch · 26/09/2026 16:04

If she was with her partner I’d say it’s a ‘thing’ for
them so probably best you didn’t mention it

JahanaraBegum · 26/09/2026 16:06

I was at yoga and the man in front was wearing loose shorts with no underwear. I could see up the shorts leg when we were doing things on all-fours and saw all his nethers. I didnt say anything!

FatLarrysBanned · 26/09/2026 16:07

My rule of thumb is that if someone is having a wardrobe malfunction and they can do something about it there and then I tell them (e.g. skirt tucked in back of knickers) and if they can't do anything about it I keep my mouth shut.

Daygloboo · 26/09/2026 16:10

MysticHalfWitch · 26/09/2026 16:04

If she was with her partner I’d say it’s a ‘thing’ for
them so probably best you didn’t mention it

Oh surely not

PrincessHoneysuckle · 26/09/2026 16:11

Yeah you cant exactly say "excuse me love your flaps are out" can you? .Mortifying for her if it wasnt deliberate.

OriginalUsername2 · 26/09/2026 16:14

Morecoffeeneedef · 26/09/2026 15:57

How is a 'mature' lady different from a mature lady, and how is her age relevant?

Context.

Ilikesundays · 26/09/2026 16:15

Morecoffeeneedef · 26/09/2026 15:59

She was sitting at a table in a cafe and you were looking between her legs?????

She was at the other end of the cafe and sitting with her legs wide apart. I didn’t mean to look at her at all but the unfortunate sight caught my eye for less than a second. I wish it hadn’t.

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Campanulaceae · 26/09/2026 16:16

PrincessHoneysuckle · 26/09/2026 16:11

Yeah you cant exactly say "excuse me love your flaps are out" can you? .Mortifying for her if it wasnt deliberate.

Don't just say it, shout it from across the café 🤣

Sidebeforeself · 26/09/2026 16:16

As it was in a cafe, are you sure she just hadn’t dropped some thinly sliced ham in her lap? 😁

B1anche · 26/09/2026 16:18

Couldn't you have done some sort of miming/sign language? Like when you see a friend with a crumb on their lip?

HoldMyWine · 26/09/2026 16:20

Sidebeforeself · 26/09/2026 16:16

As it was in a cafe, are you sure she just hadn’t dropped some thinly sliced ham in her lap? 😁

Lololol!

aliceyyyy2654 · 26/09/2026 16:20

If she wasn’t wearing underpants then it’s probably a purposeful ‘kink’ to be on show in public

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 26/09/2026 16:22

Someone sitting with shorts, no underwear and their legs open knows EXACTLY what they are doing.

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