FFFC 12/12/14

ChanStew

ChanStew finally learned how to gif this week.  So here's a lesson on leggings:

@littlewest1 said it correctly:

littlewest1 said:

Wearing "leggings as pants" means your butt and crotch aren't covered.  You can't say you are wearing leggings as pants if you are properly covered.  You are just wearing leggings which is not really much of a confession.

No, @SunnyBeachBum, leggings and tights are not exactly the same.  Leggings are usually a little thicker than tights, and I think the trend is that it's generally more acceptable to have a shorter dress/shirt with leggings than with tights.  Also, tights usually cover the feet, and leggings are open at the bottom (there are shorter and longer versions).

The reason one should wear a shirt/dress/skirt/tunic when wearing leggings can best be described here:

Notice, the amount of jiggle and the detail of her crotch/buttocks area we can see.  While some pairs of jeans are just as skin-tight, they do tend to hold in the jiggle and smooth over the camel toe a lot better.  No matter how thin or beautiful you are, I really don't need to see that much detail of your anatomy.

Furthermore, since I work with college students...I KNOW leggings that are worn as pants are not often double checked for thickness.  When bending or in direct sunlight, many pairs of leggings are so thin I CAN see the Hello Kitty thong you are wearing. (see attached photo)

So, in conclusion, if you plan to leave your house, leggings SHOULD be worn with another garment long enough to cover your lady bits.  I know they're not advertised this way all the time anymore, and it's very very common to wear them with all of your glory showing, but please...just don't.

SunnyBeachBum

@ChanStew‌, I almost fell out of my chair just now! )

Thank you for that lesson. If I do purchase some leggings, I WILL make sure my bits are covered and not worn with polka dot undies!!

Shadeauxe

somerandomchick said:

My confession: threads titled something that will rile us up as a ruse for something else just keep getting funnier ::sarcasm::. First it was "guess the gender!! Just kidding!" And now it's the "name help! Jk! ones. I feel like this happens every time there's a new annoying buzz topic.

It was funny the first time or two but it gets old fast! I used to do stuff like that on my old bmb sometimes but that's because it wasn't common. It was after the babies were born... So many sleep posts! So many solid food posts!

Sorry to contribute to that. I was bored and thought it would be fun, but then someone else had already done it and I hadn't read it because I generally skip all of the "name" posts. I didn't realize my mistake until it was too late.

marybeth05

I would not be caught dead in leggings. Way too much cottage cheese happening in these thighs and ass to flaunt thin/tight material like leggings. I work with a couple plus size gals (like me!) and I wish they felt the same way. Nobody wants to see that jiggle...

karboss

SunnyBeachBum said:

@ChanStew‌, I almost fell out of my chair just now! )

Thank you for that lesson. If I do purchase some leggings, I WILL make sure my bits are covered and not worn with polka dot undies!!

I don't work with you @ChanStew‌ How did you know what I was wearing?!

kayneg924

I was recently at the Renaissance Festival here and a girl was wearing leggings that you could see straight through. She didn't need to bend over in the sun to see what she was wearing underneath. I just don't get it. Of course I'm a fluffy girl and only wearing leggings with long tunics or dresses.

ally3242

I wear compression leggings and yoga leggings from athleta and lululemon, most days. Is that different from wearing regular leggings?

ally3242

SharkFarts said:

ally3242 said:

I wear compression leggings and yoga leggings from athleta and lululemon, most days. Is that different from wearing regular leggings?

No. Your butt and crotch still need to be covered, unless you're actually at the gym. Even then, I find it preferable to be covered though.

I definitely layer with a long tank top under whatever shirt I'm wearing to cover my pancake ass.

Mushibamboo

I think leggings as pants look awesome ... on my 6 year old. She totally pulls them off.

SuperFudge00

I didn't own leggings until pregnancy. I wear them under dresses and tunics. I think I will keep them.

I do, however, wear exercise outfits that are snug but never see through. They are a must when I bike.