Seriously, is the fashion world kidding? Leggings for men are, apparently, all the rage. Yeah, I’m sure they are.
Look, I consider myself fairly forward thinking when it comes to fashion and I’ll admit that more than once someone (usually a bandmate) has questioned my…ahem…manliness based on my knowledge of and interest in clothing, but LEGGINGS? Just to be clear, this is a legging…
I know. WTF?
Perhaps the world of fashion has confused “gay” men with men in general or maybe “European” men with everyone else. When it comes to men’s fashion, what happens in Europe stays in Europe. From Jasper Parnevik’s insane golf get-up’s to guys who get dressed up as women and pop off to the pub, let’s just say that the rest of the world is likely not ready for Europe’s idea of men’s fashion…unless it is a soccer jersey and by soccer I mean football and by football I mean AMERICAN football, not fUtbol. No disrespect to David Beckham and his wife, skinny boob woman, but I wouldn’t be betting the farm on outselling Payton Manning…or Eli Manning…or maybe even Archie Manning.
Anyway, I’m trying to picture the average steel worker or Burger King burger flipper or doctor or lawyer or gay choreographer…ok, scratch that last one…wearing leggings. For the record, leggings are things that men make fun of other men for wearing. Hell, even WOMEN make fun of men for wearing them.
Speaking of which, ladies, how many of you are seriously going to be impressed when you see a hot guy across a crowded bar in a nice shirt and tights? Is your first thought going to be, “Oooh, look at that stud in those tapered, lycra stirrup pants…minus the stirrup”? If it is, I suggest professional help.
Personally, I wouldn’t wear leggings simply because I don’t plan on performing on stage as an elf or Tiny Tim or Tinkerbell anytime soon. Maybe that makes me less than fashionable or maybe it just makes me straight. Who knows?
WTF?!?!!??? Those take FUGLY to a whole new level. Those are beyond hideous. Ew. if I saw a man wearing those on the street, I would mock them. To their face.
Leggings for men is not a new trend - one that’s been around for years. It’s time to get over the body image constraints and go for the comfort. Just wear them. Leggings are perfect casual wear for women AND men. Having worn leggings for years, I’m aware of people’s comments both negative and very positive. After all, it’s not the leggings on the man but the man in the leggings. Everyone looks good in leggings and some people look great!
If more people, women and men, wear leggings then it will just be another apparel choice. At one time denim jeans were worn only by miners digging for gold. Now they are everywhere.
So never say never - when you do decide to wear leggings, choose a well made pair - not with cotton fibers that bag out over time but a high tech fiber that retains it shape. Go for the comfort and support. Leggings that go to the ankle look better than capri style that chop the leg. Plus the full length leggings support you from your ankle to your waist and give you an energetic lift. Laugh, Live, Love & Enjoy!
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