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| My New Jeggings Worn to Work |
In Friday's post, I wrote that the jeggings with the wider legs were "similar to your typical menswear stretch jeans." I retract that statement.
While standing, its legs hang loosely and do not cling to your skin, but on closer inspection, they are definitely narrower than boys' jeans legs.
Bending my knee or sitting down, the narrowness of the jeggings' legs is more apparent. They cling to my skin just like leggings and when I get up from a sitting position, the legs are still clinging; it looks like I am wearing "high waters" and I have to shake my legs or pull down at the hems to correct the problem.
The fake front pockets have not been much of an issue. I put my wallet in one back pocket and my comb and hanky in the other back pocket. And I attached my car keys to a belt loop using a D-clip, so I don't need to carry a purse.
The zipper is shorter than on boys' jeans, so in order to release my plumbing for urinary purposes, I have to pull down the jeggings slightly. However, since I sit like a lady for urinary purposes, this is not an issue.
By the way, I forgot to mention that all the slacks I ordered from DressBarn were from their "tall" variety in size 16W. Since I am 5 feet 14, I wanted to get the longest in-seam and the talls I ordered were perfect in that regard.
In addition to work, I wore them while I went shopping after work. No one said a word about my jeggings. I doubt if anyone even noticed and they "passed" as boys' jeans.
However, I know I am wearing them and like the fact that I am wearing women's clothing. I also like their look and feel. And the narrow legs make me look thinner.
Wearing RAGA.
Actor Adam Campbell in the 2006 film Date Movie.
Stana, if you hadn't told us that you were wearing jeggings, I for one would never have known. They look like well-fitting jeans. And they look good. I don't suppose you wore those heels to work, but you should have done so, because they also look good.
ReplyDeleteNo, Davina, I wore boy shoes to work with the jeggings. It was a last minute decision. I literally decided to wear the jeggings while I was getting dressed for work that day and did not have time to add look for appropriate girl shoes. Next time, I will be better prepared!
DeleteI have several pairs of jeggings, perhaps not quite as form-fitting as yours. But I like them.
ReplyDeleteThey can "pass" as boy jeans, as long as I don't have too many female cues visible. The purse, long hair and flats are with me always. But. if my nails happen to be on the shorter side at the time, and I don't wear jewelry, makeup, or heels, and put on solid opaque black tights (to hide my ankles), I tend to be interpreted as a guy more of the time. Start adding any of the cues above, and things segue rather quickly into feminine territory.
Yes, it's fun to know you're wearing women's clothes, no matter how you're presenting...
Mandy
Women's shoes and purse are on the horizon, Mandy!
DeleteI for one like wearing women jeans more so then men, they are softer and have a stretchy feel to them. I also think they are more comfortable then men jeans.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that the denim was thinner and lightweight compared to what I am used to wearing from the boy's side of my closet.
DeleteAs Davina asked or said, I wonder if you wore those heels to work too. That would have been fantastic as from what you have indicated in the past your HR person and a few others are almost waiting for the time when that will happen.
ReplyDeleteLike Sharon, I too have found that I like, no prefer, to wear women's jeans. They seem to fit better and do have a nice stretchy feel to them. The only problem might be the pockets are sometimes a bit too small.
Perhaps someday soon anybody will be able to wear whatever they feel like whenever they so choose.
Like I replied to Davina, no, I wore boy shoes to work with the jeggings. But next time...
DeleteHow do they feel, in terms of material? I've always been extraordinarily sensitive to what touches my legs, which is probably why I've always gravitated towards skirts and shorts. I love the look of denim, but can't stand the feel of it on my legs. Do the jeggings have that stiff/coarse denim feel, or more of an elastic leggings feel?
ReplyDeleteHi Sally. The jeggings denim was thinner and lightweight as compared to my boy denim jeans and it also felt smoother to the skin. But it was not the same feel as wearing leggings, which to me is like wearing very opaque tights.
DeleteHmm, still sound like they might be worth a try. Thanks!
DeleteWhat did you wear under the jeggins
ReplyDeleteI find that jeans are more comfortable when I wear hose underneath
Just curios
P.s. I usually wear riding/knee boots with the jeans tucked into the boots
Under my jeggings I wore boy briefs and crew socks.
DeleteI have been wearing pantyhose under my slacks on an almost daily basis for decades. I find that all of my slacks fit better and feel better. This is especially true with rough material like denim or even wool. All seems to be better with pantyhose.
DeleteOne extra added benefit is that your nice dress slacks will last longer. Back in the early 1980s when I started regularly wearing hose under my pants I would always wear out the seat/crotch of my suit pants. Because I had a decent walk to the subway and another walk between the subway and my office I did a decent amount of walking and my suit pants would wear out. My two fold solution was to wear pantyhose at all times and to also have the seat/crotch lined with nylon. The sliding silky feeling not only felt right but prevented wear. It just seemed wrong to have a nice, almost new suit jacket (sometimes with a matching vest) and have to junk the outfit because the crotch frayed out.
Pat
I totally agree with you
DeletePlus it feels so wonderful when you wear pantyhose under slacks that are lined
I have found the Gloria Vanderbuilts at Kohls are a great fit, very comfortable and just stretchy enough to go with the flow. I think they call them amandas, not a bad price, even better if you use Kohls dollars, have seen them at costco with more of a color selection. I bought about 4 pair and they seem to wear well. Pockets are a little smaller along with a shorter zipper, but it matters not sitting during business. Ladies jeans all the way though!
ReplyDeleteI have found the Gloria Vanderbuilts at Kohls are a great fit, very comfortable and just stretchy enough to go with the flow. I think they call them amandas, not a bad price, even better if you use Kohls dollars, have seen them at costco with more of a color selection. I bought about 4 pair and they seem to wear well. Pockets are a little smaller along with a shorter zipper, but it matters not sitting during business. Ladies jeans all the way though!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I wear jeggings unless we are talking skinny jeans, which I love especially with boots.. And wear them in guy mode! I do love wearing leggings especially in the winter with a skirt or tunic top. Or my male or female tech wear, most of my hiking/running I do as a girl and in leggings of various patterns. But I really wanted to mention last summer I added a bag to my ensemble. It was something Dee and I found in a climbers gear store and is made by marmot. Yes! Finally! a shoulder bag for the boi in me! And it goes with me everywhere I go in boi guise. I stopped putting things especially my wallet in my pockets (very bad for your back), as I would often lose them or break them. A "purse" is the perfect solution. It's time we take back the traditional woodsman purse that was something every outdoors man carried his hard tack his powder and his gold in. No really something not to feminine is the perfect gift for a man that....well feels a bit girly sometimes and just wants to remind himself he can.
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