Athletic clothing rant

[emilyinchile]

Bought some C9 leggings from Target online, liked them, yay. I had to take some other things back to Target yesterday, and I tried on some different leggings while there. Well those were totally see through even just standing up, and they made me realize I hadn't checked out the ones I had at home. Yup, also see through when I squat. Which, duh, I am going to do while working out, so I have to take them back.

Why are stores still selling athletic leggings that you can't actually work out in without showing your underwear/ass to the world?! No one wants to buy those, so let's just take them out of stores and skip the whole issue. Back to the leggings drawing board for me...

[finallykrisb]

Hmmm, I wonder if mine are. I have some from old navy and some other brand. People in our office gym probably get to see more than they would ever want.

[archaeominx]

I have a bunch from Old Navy, not see through! I have some C9 ones, but they are fleece lined. I'm still going to check for flashing, ugh.

[mrs.jacinthe]

I have no trouble with my Athleta ones, even though I've gained a bit of weight since I bought them.

[foundmylazybum]

Are they too small?

[emilyinchile]

Haha no, they are not too small foundmylazybum. I promise I am not the problem here And @pennypie, I (clearly) buy cheap workout stuff too, but I don't think it's too much to ask that even the less expensive stuff keep me from being naked! That is kind of the basic premise of clothes, after all.

I'll keep an eye out and may go for more expensive or may find another inexpensive option. I'd guess even C9 has some that are better than others. But it just seems like you hear so many stories of see-through leggings, both athletic and not, and really, manufacturers should figure that out.

[mainewifey]

I always have the H check my "iffy" pants before I leave for the gym. I'm always afraid that even if they weren't see through before that eventually with washing and wear they'll become see through. Checking out my ass is a tough job, but someone's got to do it! I don't think he minds much.