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Why do women wear gym clothes when they aren't going to the gym?
Johana C23-Nov-20
I used to assume when I saw a woman in gym wear/activewear, that she was off to the gym. Only to discover, it was a fashion trend. How did this happen? Is society on a downward slide? I prefer to dress elegantly but each to their own I guess.
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  • Margarita S
    so what? it calls freedom
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    • Beverly I
      If those women have a good figure I". do"nt see why they can"nt wear gym clothes around during the day ????
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      • Beverly I
        If those women have a good figure why not ????
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        • Anna Rogers
          That’s what I like about fashion today. There are no hard and fast rules. So if constant “on show” elegance works for you go for it, whereas casual might work for someone else. For me as an older woman (60+) I would’ve been a laughing stock “mutton dressed as lamb” even a generation ago, whereas within reason I can get away with dressing younger. Because I wouldn’t be seen dead in the dowdy, fuddy duddy styles women from 40 up were restricted to back when. I mean I wouldn’t wear stuff like that in my bludy casket and I’m opting for cremation.
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          • Shirralee C
            It is the fashion today and I guess if you have it flaunt it as they can be comfortable to wear as well
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            • Charles C 68798
              because they look sexy and also look energetic
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              • Tam - Thu P
                Yes it is like fashion. it look very nice with their body.
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                • Lazza
                  So they don't have to wear makeup
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                  • Craig P 469035
                    perv worthy.
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                    • Amber 22
                      so they can look and feel good
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                      • Sabine V
                        They think they look sexy but guess what they don't
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                        • Mary M 329762
                          What you like to wear not others like
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                          • Jayne C 315662
                            More to the point, why do some women wear gym clothes that they really ... really ... should not wear in public. Ever.
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                            • Margarret F
                              No idea
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                              • Imperia S
                                gym wear is very comfortable and some wear it well, and besides, we can't dictate what people wear, so long it is decent
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                                • Sabine V
                                  but is it
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                              • Dimitri T 100433
                                it's their choice?
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                                • Timtam
                                  Not my thing but I assume they like the way they feel (comfort) and look. Also certain brands have put a lot of money, time and energy to convince women they are fashionable. I wonder similar about items like crocs, which I think are ugly and anything but comfortable, but plenty of people like them. Each to their own.
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                                  • Luke W 72035
                                    Why care about what other people are wearing?
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                                    • James B 70778
                                      They think they look sexy, hmm but we blokes think they are just showing off the bolger’s.
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                                      • Bernard K
                                        Each to their own. How they look is their business. Maybe it looks or feels cool. Whatever.
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                                        • Chris J 464608
                                          Let's discuss and critique what men wear for a change
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                                          • Edith v
                                            It is pretension .I know Gym gear is comfy but I would not wear it "out" The women who do want others to "think" they go to the gym
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                                            • Glenys H 310155
                                              because these clothes feel comfortable, look smart and stylish, everyone likes to feel good about themselves and if this helps ok.
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                                              • Sheree T
                                                Each to their own....Looks better than some other outfits you see people walking around in.
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                                                • Bev
                                                  Gym clothes very comfortable.
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                                                  • Dion B 434033
                                                    why do old people wear track pants?? Why do unemployed people wear work boots????
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                                                    • michael b 383297
                                                      mmmmmm ,
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                                                      • Stephen F 84899
                                                        Why not. Fantastic to look at.
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                                                        • Ivan S 396292
                                                          It is comfortable some but definitely comfortable for some eyes
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                                                          • Grommie
                                                            Grommie says woof woof, but you'd expect that., he's a hound
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                                                            • Louisa W
                                                              No idea as it isn't my cup of tea.
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                                                              • Rose S 88496
                                                                Self absorbed egos ....
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                                                                • Barbara T
                                                                  If you are comfortable and look good in this type of gear, why not ....... Me, I am too old and 'cranky' for this type of carry on ..... LOL!
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                                                                  • samantha p 319167
                                                                    its called active wear , not gym wear. for active people. you could be at home running after kids , you feel comfy doing that in active wear because you are bending, stretching, moving fast to catch your kids running somewhere they shouldnt. sitting on the floor playing. walking around running errands at the shop , i really rather move freely and not be as restricted in jeans. if women want to give themselves a boost with feeling good in active wear, what the hell is the issue. would everyone in the world rather everyone not feel good about themselves, and not do anything to change that
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                                                                    • Sonya F 68771
                                                                      Its comfortable to some
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                                                                      • Lyn 78550
                                                                        It really is of no concern to others what people wear. In saying this I do sometimes admire those that can wear this sort of attire and look good in them. They seem to have the attitude that I look good and feel good. Good attitude to have. However sometimes there is the reverse and they do not look good. Don't judge people by what they wear but by who they are.
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                                                                        • Julie 330321
                                                                          They are. Neat clean and\ comfy so what’s the issue really men get around in footy gear[personalchoicereally
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                                                                          • Julie 330321
                                                                            Body image I think showing off their body. Hey look at me I go to the gym
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                                                                            • samantha p 319167
                                                                              lol wow have you never worn gym gear before, its super comfortable and allows you to move with ease. its called active wear for a reason. its nothing to do with people wanting to show off their body or making people think they go to the gym (most people anyway). they are comfy to lounge around in at home and comfy to move in. i am not going to go about a busy day walking and doing housework in jeans .
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                                                                          • APB
                                                                            How did it happen?.....it was a gradual process, starting in the 1970's when gay men started wearing trainers when they had no intention to do any training...that quickly spread to the whole population...then we had "girl power" which meant the only way to be equal to men was to wear your bra on the outside and wander around half naked...this has now filtered down to the general population...it can be a blessing or a curse depending on how much fat is crammed into very small quantities of a semi see through stretch material....each to their own....
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                                                                            • John Smith
                                                                              well said
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                                                                            • Philip D
                                                                              Long way round to say they make your Ass look good.
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                                                                          • Frank N
                                                                            I don't have a problem. Do you?
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                                                                            • Paul J 94868
                                                                              I'm all for it...
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                                                                              • Mikki S
                                                                                to be comfy
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                                                                                • Gaza
                                                                                  They just want to show off the results of going to the gym.
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                                                                                  • Anneliese
                                                                                    It is comfortable, that's why I wear it. Especially since I have a little one I'm always bending, playing on the ground, running etc it's just easier when you're in clothes that allow you to stretch and move.
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                                                                                    • BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                                                      We do not reside on an enlightened planet - (which means we are doomed too extinction as I do not see the human race coming up with interstellar flight but I digress) - and this is the 21 century - how a Plain Jane and a Hottie is treated is the same in every society on this planet - when it comes to opportunities (when opportunity knocks she has to be ready at all times)) - women are still judged on their looks and bodies - not on their smarts and/or character, etc.!!!!!!
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                                                                                      • nina m 212027
                                                                                        if you have a good body go for it show it off i would if my body was that good
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                                                                                        • 'smee,SWQ!
                                                                                          Just coming back in here on the Men in Lycra Bike Shorts..Same mentality!
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                                                                                          • SANDRA G 394859
                                                                                            TO SHOW OFF THEY HAVE GOOD TASTE AND GOOD BODY THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF GOING TO THR GYM PROBABLY DON'T KNOW WHAT A GYM IS
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                                                                                            • Joe B 288252
                                                                                              Every age has its fashions, I remember platform shoes and bell bottoms. It’s their time, grab it. Live the moment
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                                                                                              • Alan P 162916
                                                                                                Maybe for the same reason men wear bike shorts
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                                                                                                • 'smee,SWQ!
                                                                                                  they show off their curves? (not always a good thing!)
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                                                                                                  • Leanne M 293000
                                                                                                    Comfort, pure and simply.
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                                                                                                    • GRAEME W 313058
                                                                                                      Most of them do not have a mirror
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                                                                                                      • Karen Hinds
                                                                                                        Simple media/online bombardment..fashion industry trying to make more money. The materials of most fashion is not at all healthy too wear. I guess its the new grunge.
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                                                                                                        • Christine M 323842
                                                                                                          I used to assume that when people felt that they had to post something on the internet, that they had something interesting to say........ I also assumed that elegantly dressed women were always escorts. But each to their own!! Why are you looking at what other women are wearing and making judgements? Isn’t there enough of that in society without you adding your voice? Just stop it.
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                                                                                                          • Beryl T
                                                                                                            Gym clothes are comfortable. If you have the figure, flaunt it. Unfortunately many think they look good but alas the opposite is true. Besides I'm too old for revealing clothes.
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                                                                                                            • Paul B 88412
                                                                                                              I don't know but if they look good in it WHO CARES!!!!!!!!
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                                                                                                              • Henry W 362692
                                                                                                                I think the theory is if you got flaunt it,a nice body in leotards is worth a second look
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                                                                                                                • Christina D
                                                                                                                  Because they can and it's no one else's business. If you don't like it, don't look
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                                                                                                                  • Claude H
                                                                                                                    It is comfortable & they are too lazy to change into something more fitting
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                                                                                                                    • samantha p 319167
                                                                                                                      more fitting? nothing about being lazy , why would you change if you are comfy. if you are not at work, theres no reason not to wear active wear. just to please everyone else who clearly do not understand how comfortable and fresh you feel in active wear
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                                                                                                                  • Elizabeth T 396096
                                                                                                                    Because it is comfortable
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                                                                                                                    • Ian F 71654
                                                                                                                      Just to look good, and be in comfortable clothes
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                                                                                                                      • Robert nsw
                                                                                                                        because they are comfortable is what my daughters tell me
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                                                                                                                        • Jin K
                                                                                                                          Cause its the new trend of 2020
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                                                                                                                          • samantha p 319167
                                                                                                                            where have you been. its not a new trend. people have been doing this for decades
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                                                                                                                        • Kim N 285099
                                                                                                                          I think she wears very comfortable, or there is no need to change to another one. If it's not a special occasion.
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                                                                                                                          • Dragie
                                                                                                                            I wear whats comfortable
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                                                                                                                            • Disie
                                                                                                                              Pure show. It's called Look at me, me, me, me, me
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                                                                                                                              • Rebekah N 406383
                                                                                                                                downward slide no ....just new style i suppose
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                                                                                                                                • jane b 322976
                                                                                                                                  why do you care about what woman decide to wear?
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