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Meggings are leggings for men: Would you wear them?
This new trend has its roots in history and offers men more style flexibility.
Tue, Dec 18 2012 at 11:30 AM
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Meggings are in, and I'm pretty thrilled about it. I'd say it's about time we got to see men's legs again. For too long, guys have hidden one of their most attractive (at least in this blogger's opinion) features under volumes of material, as if they were Victorian ladies protecting their sexy bits. And for anyone who thinks that men "always wore loose, comfortable clothing," think again: Throughout human history men have worn leggings of various styles and materials (from cotton knits to leather), to be able to move nimbly through densely wooded areas like the Native Americans did, or to simply show off their muscular calves as was the case for Henry VIII — and all the men in his courts. And now Justin Beiber, Lenny Kravitz and other younger male stars are wearing them.
Maybe it's because men are getting bored with their precious few sartorial choices, or maybe it's because guys who work out want to show their leg-press efforts to the world, or maybe it's just because they're stretchy and pajama-like, but despite some naysayers, guys are wearing — and flaunting — their leggings for men.
Following women's lead in realizing that leggings are both comfortable and the absolutely perfect layering item, men are wearing everything from tights (mostly in Europe, where they are called 'mantyhose') to colorful and cool long underwear-style leggings under shorts (a popular look on the runways, and documented on the Tumblr blog, Men Wearing Tights with Shorts); this look is pretty easy for regular guys to wear, and indeed, reminds me of cold mornings on the soccer field or hiking ensembles I remember seeing guys sport in the '90s, the last time layering was a big deal. Some brave guys are even wearing them solo.
Are meggings for every man? No, just as some women wouldn't be caught dead in leggings outside of a yoga class, either because they don't feel they are flattering, or because they like to (or have to, for professional reasons) dress more formally, this trend is one that plenty of guys will choose to sit out. But for active men, these can be a great extra layer for warmth and to add style. For men interested in fashion, they provide one more way to express personal style, and for men who like to layer, you can now rock out your lower half.
For the men who are into it, plenty of designers are selling meggings, from Prada to Nike to John Bartlett's organic cotton 'football leggings' above (love 'em!) to Urban Outfitters and Uniqlo. So expect to see them outside Manhattan street style blogs.
What do you think? Do you like the idea of meggings? Would you wear them?
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I have been wearing pantyhose under my pants for years as a layer and with shorts at home. I see this look as something that should be street wear.
I also wear leggings both at home and out. They are comfortable and show off men's legs nicely. Most guys have better legs and smaller bums than women so why not show them off. The objection seems to be the penis bulge. But I say, if women can flaunt their breasts, then we can show off the package.
I sure hope this catches on. I really like wearing leggings as they feel so damn good. As an sportsman I'd hope I look pretty good in them too. At the moment only wear them for sport but would definitely like to wear some leggings in public properly if it wasn't going to be frowned upon. Maybe we need americal apparel to do a mens line sometime!
THEY ARE THE MOST COMFORTABLE TROUSER EVER, IF A LADY CAN BE PROUD OF HER UPPER TOURSO I CAN BE PROUD OF MY LOWER TOURSO I LOVE THE COMFORT
looks like long underwear to me. see grunge era
meggings??? thats soooo cool ... let the man show what man has .... but, thats only for real man!!!
I think Meggings are so comfortable.They are affordable and easy to care for.They will become more popular once guys figure this out.
There's just one problem, when you will plug it all into a particular MP3 or perhaps laptop, don't wreck havoc on the thing that actually assumes the MP3 or notebook, because it will cut any sound off until you plug it back in. But it doesn't happen often, unless your going around. Overall, impressed.
I really like em. It's in contrast to you wear these out walking around town persons. That's what precisely earbuds happen to be for. If people sound superior I'd entirely wear these in your own home. While enjoying my sporting games and playing fast popular music: D
would not consider even dating a man that would wear that.
Why not just call them leggings, as they are? "Meggings" isn't even a bad pun.
Next on fashion tricks to make men look stupid...
That's a no, or Hell no if you prefer. I will correct any friend I see wearing these outside of cycling and perhaps the gym or if they are in a ballet. Love the comment on the apocalypse.
My wife bought me men's leggings from UNJeansdot com many years ago. I wore them jogging and around the house because they were so dam comfortable. Because I believed they were male leggings I started wearing them casually in public. The male leggings I was wearing were made by Danskin a supplex material model 1562 that is for women only. I would caution guys buying meggings they may be renamed womens leggings.
Please.......... Myayan apocalypse
I have Nike running tights and UA compression leggings that I got for riding my bike in cool weather. They are the most comfortable pieces of clothing I have ever worn, and my wife likes the way my butt looks in them. I only really wear them for cycling and occasionally to the gym, but I would gladly wear them all over if they were socially acceptable.