Day 22: “What’s with Girls Wearing, Like, Super Tight Black Pants?”

An IM conversation I had yesterday in regards to women’s fashion choices at the gym.

J: whats with girls wearing like
super tight black pants
everywhere
and you can see the forms of their butts
not that im complaining
me: i dont think those are considered pants anymore
J: but are they aware?
me: tights are in
i would think they are aware
J: i can see the nice shape
and curves
and crack
teehee
me: HAHA
J: ok, so theyre aware
me: creeper
J: if by creeper you mean
hetero male
then yes
i am a creeper
me: HAHA
J: i dont think you can expect any straight guy
when he sees that to not check the girl out
so they do realize that guys are checking them out all the time
and can totally visualize the shapes of their butts when they wear those?
me: i dunno why they do it
i’m self conscious about wearing tights unless the shirt im wearing completely covers my butt
J: either they do it because they want to be checked out
or theyre just...stupid
and dont think that guys arent looking
me: i feel like it's too exposed
J: yeah thats what im saying
a lot of times, their butt is completely exposed
and i get great views of the two well formed cheeks
me: yeah i dunno
i hope they realize
i realize, which is why i dont do it
plus my huge butt
it would not be pretty
J: regular non shady guys are totally ogling them like crazy
its ridiculous because you cant turn away
but i wonder if the girls know
and, some of the pants are like, really sheer
so when they stretch
you can see their thongs underneath or lack thereof
its marvelous
me: i've seen that at yoga
it was weird
J: its not weird
me: i was like hmm
obviously not real workout tights
J: yeah not like, under armour
or something meant for that purpose
me: maybe they dont know about the stretching
how it goes sheer
J: yeah maybe
its crazy

So, a quick survey for my Challenge teammates:

For the ladies:
1. Do you wear super tight black pants a.k.a. tights to the gym?
2. If so, WHY? And are you aware that when you bend/squat while wearing your super tight black pants a.k.a. tights that if they are too thin, you basically moon everyone around you?
3. Do you realize that creepers a.k.a. hetero males are staring at your ass?
4. Are you comfortable being oogled at by creepers a.k.a. hetero males?

And for the gents:
1. What are your thoughts on these super tight black pants a.k.a. tights?
2. Do you find it hard to prevent yourself from staring when you see girls in super tight black pants a.k.a. tights?

Thank you for your participation in this survey!

Today’s Workout:
45 min spin class
Half of the 30 min abs class (I was so tired from spin I couldn’t do crunches)
60 min hip hop dance class

Day 22 Food Log:
Breakfast: Strawberry banana yogurt and plain cheerios
Snack: Triscuits
Lunch: Apple, noodles with veggies
Snack: Triscuits with cheese, red pepper and cucumber slices
Dinner: 1 egg, hummus and horseradish cheddar cheese on 1 piece of bread

Comments

As a gent:

1. Your guy J is pretty dead on: it basically reveals every curve, pantyline, crease, shape, etc no matter where you're at or what you're doing. I try not to think about it...

2. ... BUT HELL YEAH it's hard not to stare! I burn more calories trying to be a gentleman at the gym than I do on the ellipticals. Straight up. I've stopped wearing my glasses so I'll be less distracted.

Mr. Mohawk's picture

1. i do not wear tights to the gym - i work out way to hard and sweat way to much for it to be acceptable to wear anything but proper dri-fit workout gear.
2. n/a
3. quite aware of the male attention
4. fairly comfortable since most guys try to be discrete (hey, who doesn't like a little attention) but it def took a while to get comfortable enough to make expeditions into the male-dominated weight area...somehow it feels like it's more a free-for-all over there lol

msh258's picture

I find it more excusable to wear that sh*t to the gym than in PUBLIC, like all those girls are doing nowadays. Everyone, say it with me: "LEGGINGS ARE NOT PANTS." (I will add that I'm a girl who prefers wearing shorts or sweatpants at the gym, and don't care what others wear (except for the dudes with bad b.o. who wear tank tops. gross)). My argument is specifically against the girls who wear leggings instead of pants at work, shopping, etc.

BkBenita's picture

Can I offer an opinion? I wear black spandex to work out, but they're always the thick shiny kind meant to get sweaty. It's actually motivated by modesty - you can't stretch or do ab work with shorts on. You end up flashing people!

Lizzy36's picture

1. yes. not all the time, but sometimes. and not really when i'm doing weights and stuff or cardio
2. why:
a. i'm a yoga instructor and dancer. we wear tights, yo! hahah. sometimes i wear what i call a "butt-cover" when i'm feeling too um, scenic. the butt cover is a little skirt thing that is mad cute and i feel like a ballerina in it! or, a long shirt over does the trick just as well.
b. i'm a firm believer in using my self-conscious-self to propel me into getting more fit. meaning...don't hid your flaws, instead, use your flaws to help you work harder! don't purposefully look like you're trying to show your booty or anything. but arnold schwartzenegger said that he used to always wear shorts cause he hated his calves...that made him develop his calves more :)
3. yes, aware. ugh...that's why i wear the butt cover and/or hide in the studios far away from boys. or, i say F it...i need to work out and be like arnie!
4. see 3

urbansherpa's picture

i agree w lizzy!

urbansherpa's picture

I think we're all missing one of the points here:

Why does CJ smell like icyhot????

Mr. Mohawk's picture

oh mohawk hits the mark with tag observations skills.

k.ben's picture

whoa, response city over here!

1. yes, i often wear under armour running tights. WITH UNDERWEAR UNDERNEATH, of course.

2. try doing a handstand pushup with athletic shorts on. or doing bicycle crunches on a bench. or dumbell presses on an exercise ball. tights stay put, so my ass cheeks/inner thigh area are not hanging out for all to see.

3. actually, i had this totally weird moment at crunch where a dude told me i should wear shorts so he could see my quads. point of this story: people may be checking you out even if you DON'T have tight black pants on.

4. i feel pretty comfortable at the gym.

body electric's picture

i think we all LOVE social workout and/or are really bored at work LOL

msh258's picture

Mohawk, it totally cracks me up that you stopped wearing your glasses so as not to stare at women.

PS - greatly appreciated. There's nothing more uncomfortable than being stared at while trying to work out.

Lizzy36's picture

One more thing - B. Electric, you really wear undies under your running tights? Dont' they bunch up?

Nothing comes between me and my spandex!

Lizzy36's picture

yep, just not granny panties.

you may get V.P.L., but no bunching.

body electric's picture

Ughhh I wear tights to the gym, I go to crunch and 99% of the beautiful men are gay which is wonderful. But I wear a big shirt over my extra tight blue/black tights. I got the heterosexual trainers checking me out though, thats rightt free sessions. hahah just kidding!!!!! I run wild and free in the forest called The Gym!...I dont like wedgies.
I wear what I want, when I want, because is my body. If you like it or not thats your problem, the only one we need to be pleasing is ourselves. END OF SCENE!
FYI Im bored at work yes, but I love SW.. Is the new myspace,twitter,facebook and whatever else is out there. Im so over them, but my myspace page is...... lol hahahah.

warrior's picture

Sooooo funny.
1.)I wear running tights (not sure why they call them that because they are essentially leggings), leggings, sweatpants... all in black. No worries though - nothing sheer. Tights (real tights) are for under leotards and dresses, but not as actual workout bottoms by themselves. If peeps are wearing sheer tights... well I'm not too sure about that idea, but maybe the folks wearing them don't realize they're sheer? Or maybe they want to give a little show? Work it ladies!!
2.) They're mad comfy and they keep my legs warm. I guess that would be my most honest answer. If I had 7 pairs of my favorite PUMA track pants... then I would probably just wear those. But, alas I don't.
3.) Wasn't super aware, but then I usually have my businees not hanging out and wear a long enough t-shirt or tank.
4.) If peeps want to stare, I say go for it, doesn't mean I'm gonna look back and wink or anything. I workout 6-7 days a week so it's in shape. If someone's really creepin' I'd make sure I move away and give them the stank eye. Ha!

meanyc's picture

Look b***h! All women have a right to wear what they want. It's a free country!!!!! As long as your not loooking slutty it's ok. Skinny girls can especially wear leegings but not fat girls beacuse of the size of their legs and the back of their legs. Stop worrying about others and get a life. How about focusing on what you wear and get off other girl's backs!!!! Maybe they wear leggings because they feel pretty and they want to look like a superstar. B***H!

veron1990's picture

"I think we're all missing one of the points here:

Why does CJ smell like icyhot????"
You nailed it lol. Thats what I've been wondering the same thing the entire poinr haha

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socialcomment's picture

? how the hell did this creep up in the "popular" thread?

 

and who's this veron asshole calling CJ a bitch??

 

so confused.

Mr. Mohawk's picture

Try doing a handstand pushup with athletic shorts on. or doing bicycle crunches on a bench. or dumbell presses on an exercise ball. Paul Smith Clothing

JeannetteLee's picture

I feel bad for the women with camel toe busting out everywhere. It's hard not to notice when sexy goods are on display, but if you have any class as a man, you can find a way to keep it low key.

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markine's picture

cj, I totally did this today.  I came to the conclusion that tights as pants started with waking up somewhere not at home and realizing that your pants from yesterday may have been soaked in beer and possibly smell like a mechanical bull and you need something to wear so now you put on a tshirt and sweater over your tights and then you realize....

This is really, really comfortable.  And somehow warmer than wearing the tights and pants.

sorry, I've joined the tights as pants bandwagon.  i may never wear pants again.

sandyliz's picture

wait, are you looking at my ass? i'm trying to run here, pervert. srsly, though, i don't wear "tights", as that would be weird- those are thick stockings sometimes without feet. But I do wear tight clothes to the gym b/c 1. it's safer, 2. i don't have to look at me from behind and 3. i'm MOVING! A LOT! it's much more comfortable to wear something fitted than some loose crap i slept in or those ugly, butchy break-aways or nut flapper basketball shorts men have to wear. Add tight black pants to the list of things women get that men should be jealous of (purses, skirts & sundresses on hot days & boobs are also on there).

miche tha killer's picture

I wear  running tights for all my workouts. I need the compression to contain the jiggle. I usually wear a t-shirt long enough to cover, but for the record, at this point in my life I'd be thrilled to see guys staring at my butt. As long as it wasn't in horror.

100Pounds's picture

I thought the same thing when I first started working out. Why is everyone wearing tights/tight pants? So I went in my loose lounge pants to discover static, chafing, and fabric flopping all over are not my favorite workout experiences. Honestly, when I am watching Beyonce videos and sweating my ass off, the last thing on my mind is whether or not a dude is checking my wedgie!

jenniferanne's picture

Hahaha, I absolutely love this. I'm a girl and I only wear tight black yoga pants to the gym. First of all, I never wear shorts because I have short legs and they're muscular and I just don't like how I look in shorts and usually I'm not so self-conscious but there are so many mirrors at the gym, it bothers me. I also hate loose clothing. I never wear loose shirts because it gets in the way, somehow... Same for pants. I know that people (the boys) are probably looking, but I don't really mind, I think I look pretty good, and who cares really. I'm already red in the face, sweating buckets, panting, and half dead on that elliptical, so, I don't have much to lose. Love those pants!!!!

lovetospin's picture

Oops, I misunderstood. I thought the tight black pants were yoga pants, but TIGHTS?! No way do I ever wear tights, I could never look good in them. Some girls look great in them so they can rock 'em if they like. I cannot.

lovetospin's picture

And we hetero men thank you for  it.

GabrielDunn's picture

So confused!

melisa2's picture

Yesss.

lorrie2's picture