u/Corsetrich — 9 days ago
r/MenWearLeggings2
I can now wear Leggings in public with confidence.
Here is my advice to archive that in less than 1 week:
Make the oufit look great Having a nice looking outfit will definitely help. And I mean, a oufit that genuinely looks nice. That will redirect people's attention on the outfit itself and not on the fact that you wear Leggings.
No visible bulge Try to hide your bulge as much as possible. The best scenario is to have a perfectly flat front croch. That way, you will feel much less self aware and more confident. It's also give a better looking and cleaner look overall. And let's be honest, nobody want to see your junk.
Make the oufit look slightly sporty I think that a Leggings oufit with a sporty vibe is much more easily accepted and people don't even stare. It's also the type of oufit that I personally got the most complimented.
"They will forget me in 3 seconds" Let's say that the worst happened. "You get judge". Alright, then what's next ? Nothing. They will forget you on 3 seconds and never remember you again. Like, what is the worst that can happen? Seriously. 99.9% of people won't give a sh*t haha. And the remaining 0.1%, sure they might judge because they are too narrow minded. But do you really care about what these type of people think about you ?
People are selfish, including you Everyone is self obsessed. Me, you, everyone. And that's the reason why we feel uncomfortable to wear leggings in public. But remember that, it's the case for litteraly every humain on earth. Everyone is too self absorbed by their own life to give a damn about what you wear.
Men wearing leggings is normal today Everyone already saw men wearing Leggings. Either at the gym, when running at the park, or just as a every day oufit. We've all seen it. So nobody is surprised anymore. It's not even something relevant to be pointed out. Remember, there is sooo many crazy weird shit happening in public, so a men doing he's things wearing leggings is the least of people troubles haha.
That's it for my advice, enjoy your comfy outfit
u/Zestyclose_Device818 — 9 days ago
Welcome.
You found this place because somewhere else wasn't working.
Maybe you were told what you could wear. Maybe you were ignored. Maybe you just wanted a community that actually gives a damn.
This is it.
We built this for the guys who are done hiding, done apologizing, and done asking for permission to wear what they want.
No power trips. No gatekeeping. No admins deleting content because it makes them uncomfortable.
Just real people, real fits, and real confidence.
Post your fit. Share your story. Ask your questions.
You belong here 😁🎉
u/Zestyclose_Device818 — 9 days ago
u/steffi_in_tn — 9 days ago
Hey everyone!
Wearing leggings in public as a man can feel intimidating.
But what helps the most is hearing other people's experiences.
So I'd like to share mine.
And if it helps you feel more confident - I'd love to hear your story too!
I usually wear leggings in three situations: at home, at the gym, and when I travel (especially on planes).
I don't wear leggings that show a visible bulge - I find that too revealing and kind of vulgar. Instead, I wear tight underwear that makes the front area look smooth and flat.
I think it looks better and feels more appropriate in public.
One time, at the airport, I wore plain black sport leggings (women's fit) with a blue hoodie that stopped mid-cheek.
And guess what? No one cared. At all. People were too busy doing their own thing.
Honestly, it's totally normal now for men to wear leggings - people have seen it plenty of times. It's just another outfit, especially in situations where comfort matters.
Anyway...
When I got on the plane, I sat next to a woman in her mid-20s. Funny enough, she was wearing a simmilar outfit- black leggings and a brown hoodie. Same comfort-first energy, just a different color palette.
She stood up to let me into my window seat. As I passed by, she glanced at my outfit and gave me a warm smile - like she was silently saying, "Nice choice."
But after takeoff, I decided to start a conversation.
I said: "We look like twins!" (referring to our matching outfits)
She laughed and said: "Right?! I wanted to tell you I like your outfit but I was too shy."
I replied: "Thanks! I like yours too. It's the perfect outfit for traveling, right?"
She nodded: "Absolutely! Once you start traveling in leggings, you never go back."
Then I asked: "Is this the first time you've seen a guy wearing leggings on a flight?"
She said: "Not at all! I used to be a flight attendant for Air Canada in my early twenties - I saw that all the time."
I was surprised. "Really? I didn't think it was that common. Did you and your coworkers ever talk about it when a guy wore leggings?"
She laughed and said: "No, never. Why would we? Just like when women wear leggings, nobody talks about it. People wear what they want - no one really cares."
We kept chatting, exchanged Instagram handles, and later realized we both had a layover - so we grabbed a coffee together in the terminal. (See photo)
We still talk every now and then!
So yeah - for me, wearing leggings in public gave me way more than just comfort. It actually helped me meet new people.
And truly, people don't care if a guy is wearing leggings. You'd be surprised how little attention it gets.
Wear them when you go shopping, hang out with friends, go to the gym, or travel. No one will care - and chances are, you'll get compliments from women!
I hope my story inspired you to feel a little more confident.
Now it's your turn - let's hear YOUR stories!
Have you ever gotten compliments while wearing leggings?
Did a conversation ever start because of it?
How do people usually react?
Share your stories in the comments below
u/Zestyclose_Device818 — 9 days ago
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