Leggings!

I remember seeing a youngish woman wearing a pair of black leggings and a tee shirt and she obviously had not looked in a mirror before leaving home because I could clearly see her thong and her tattoos....awful. I felt so sorry for her, but perhaps she didn't mind? But good quality leggings worn with a long tunic so that one's derriere is covered should be OK. But not for me - I prefer skinny jeans and a tunic.

I wear black leggings year round but always with a long tunic top or wrap dress. I do not have the figure to carry off a short t shirt and skimpy leggings look??‍♀️

Even with Tunic tops I can't wear leggings, I have short spindly legs. I look ridiculous. I do sometimes wonder if some people look in the mirror before they go out. We had a full length mirror beside the front door so you could check you didn't look ridiculous before you left.

I agree that sometimes the cheaper, thinner leggings become almost transparent when stretched over a very large backside. Couple that with a thong underneath and it's positively indecent, especially from behind! My mum would've said, "Like two boys fighting in a sack!" I think a lot of people forget to check their back view before leaving the house! Of course it might be that they simply don't care and just go for comfort.

In the immortal words of Robert Burns:
"O wad some Power the giftie gie us, to see oursels as ithers see us."

And if the 'fat people' dont care what they look like,why on earth should we? That seems very rude you know?(no im only a size 16,not 'very' fat.but it seems rude to comment on others.) They might not like what you wear either,but dont say so..just saying..

I wear leggings a lot of the time, particularly in summer. I am a size 12 but would not dream of wearing them with a short top. I always wear a tunic type top. Leggings can look quite smart. I have a couple of smart skater type dresses that I wear with lace trimmed leggings and high heels. But I too have seen people who make me cringe. Leggings so stretched to the limit that underwear is clearly visible, and worn with short tops. Recently i saw a very large lady wearing leggings so thin and see through that her very small thong was clearly visible. Peoples heads were turning as she passed. She was walking alongside her (presumably) boyfriend or husband. You would think he would have said something to her.

My late Dad was in the fashion trade all his working life. He used to say ‘the hot weather certainly brings them out’ if he saw people showing off more than he thought was decent. His other saying was ‘didn’t they look in the mirror before they came out?’ I admit to being a fan of leggings with a tunic top that covers the lumps and bumps but I can’t think what he would have made of them!

Yes it is not at flattering at all, killing any idea that women wear clothes to attract a mate

Firstly let me say i am over 60 and the size of a small hippo and i wear leggings with long tops.... i like the leggings, they are comfy and i wear the long tops because i like them as well....but....if i wanted to wear short tops, no top, half leggings or whatever i or anyone else should be able to without fearing disdain from anyone else. I spent most of my life listening to nay sayers and being afraid to wear the things I liked until one day my husband said “ sweety you are 6o years old, wear what you darn well please” . I guess what im saying is if these people are happy with how they look...good on them

I agree Blondiescot, personal taste plays a part and also, never hear as many judgemental comments about men and their appearance and clothes choices.

No M0nica,you dont have to like it,but you dont have to comment on it either! Or you,kupari45,or anyone else putting these women down.i am size 16 due to not knowing i had an underactive thyroid problem,some of these 'bigger' ladies may have same,or other reasons they're overweight.but its not for us to comment, or about their choice in clothes.just same as we shouldn't if you ladies wore laura ashley prints,or chintzy patterns,or 'old granny knickers' etc.(see how it sounds now?)

Leggings are the mainstay of my wardrobe from September to May if I'm not wearing skinny leg jeans but I'll only wear them with tunics or long jumpers. Beige or pink leggings on a woman of any age look like a walking Biology lesson, so embarrassing to see, even on the slimmest woman. I am wondering if I'll still be wearing leggings when I'm 80, lol, I love them so much for comfort and because I don't always need to sit like a lady when with my grandchildren. I have thick quality ones for going out in but am happy to wear thinner ones around the house. I'd never wear them with a short top though, that would just look dreadful but I'm lucky cos I can afford to choose what I wear, not everybody is that lucky so I suppose we should be a bit more understanding of others who do wear natural coloured leggings with short tops. Maybe they don't have anything else they can wear even though they detest them too, which is really very sad.

I don’t like the feel of them on my legs, and I have bought various types. My daughter looks fab in them, she is 5’7”I am only 5’2”and look ridiculous mainly due to my short legs.

Pink leggings are a big no no. You will look naked. Leggings with a long top are fine for any size.

63 and only just started to wear leggings, I love them, but I alwayas wear with a top that covers my bum

Maybe these ladies are buying the clothes they can afford while I myself wouldn’t wear thin leggings not everyone can afford more substantial leggings . Personally I don’t fat shame anyone. Why does it bother you anyway? Live n let live

Any clothes are fine for any size..its nothing to do with anyone else but us what we wear.

They are soooooo comfy tho!!

Leggings are ideal for any shape of person because of there comfort . If you are a larger lady , like myself , then a longer flowing top is always better . They can be dressed up or dressed down . The rule of thumb is always keep your bottom covered .

I understand people who are commenting we shouldn't be so critical of others. But this is not a criticism of people's dress sense or tastes. I agree people are entitled to dress as they like. But this is more of a decency issue. And hygiene too. I wouldnt like to sit on a cafe chair after a large lady wearing next to nothing on her lower half.

Legging/Jeggings are a sloppy way of dressing, letting it all hang out whilst kidding yourself at the same time that you ain't put THAT much weight on.

RomyP A long top and dark leggings will cost the same as a short top and light coloured leggings.
Why comment? Because I find it embarrassing when I see women in such revealing leggings/shorts.
If men wore skimpy shorts that revealed so much or walked around in ballet tights I would comment. I'm sure many people commented on the male fashion of trousers hanging down to their knees with boxers on show.

I dont think its body shaming . Its fashion shaming. Some things suit some people and not others.
There are lots of things which I look awful in since I gained weight so I try to choose my clothes more carefully.
Leggings or Jeggins look great on most people if they are wearing a long top covering their bum but otherwise I dont understand why women would want to people to see the outline of their bits.
Lets face it , if men wore them we would have a good laugh wouldnt we .

As a size 16 woman, I don’t find this body shaming at all. Leggings look awful on most women unless they are thick exercise ones OR the wearer has slim legs. If you are wearing a long top then fine, if you must. I work in an office where some women wear thin leggings and tops just covering their bottom and most look dreadful. Pyjamas would be better in fact

It amazes me to see some of the things people wear when they go out.
Surely they have someone to be honest and tell them how bad they look.
If fashion doesn’t suit you don’t wear it.
Some larger people manage to look great .