Running Skirts (dont know if this is thr right place for thi

clioandboy
clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
edited September 29 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay ladies,

do any of you have them, especially the running skort the athletic skirt.

I love the look, for tall skinny women, but I'm short and fat and I have to wear long compression socks and I fear that I will look like an old bird in a very very very specialist niche market film.... if ya know what I mean ;)

So tell me about your experiences wearing them and any general thoughts about short skirts and long socks lol!!!!!!
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  • Avalonis
    Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
    My name is Ben, and I wholly support the running skirts movement. I'm just gonna lay down on the ground here and rest for a minute while you all run.


    (Yea, I'm a little pervy....)
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    I wear skorts ( or tennis skirts ) sometimes when I run - I prefer my tight 3/4 lenth pants though however :)
  • swaymyway
    swaymyway Posts: 428 Member
    I've seen them but I don't 'get' them, do they serve a purpose or is it just for modesty purposes? When I go for a run I wear running pants and I am conscious of having my bum wobbling about back there, but I just wear a longer top that covers it - problem solved :)

    If any one in the UK is looking for one though check out Lidl, they have loads of running stuff on offer at the moment including pants, skirts, goggles, trainers, HRMs etc - I stocked up myself a few days ago :)
  • MayMaydoesntrun
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
    I have seen the look you're talking about, ha, but honestly, I don't give a rip about fashion at races or on my runs! I think it's damn commendable to be running, period! If you want a skirt, get one! I'm thinking about getting one, myself! I saw this one lady wearing one that actually had sequins! They had built in compression shorts and were made for running. She got them off the internet, a site called Sparkle Skirts. Good luck on your journey!!
  • bookyeti
    bookyeti Posts: 544 Member
    I'm tall but not thin... never will be, as it's not how my body is built. I do have a running skirt, and I think it looks okay on me - but find it does look nicer on slimmer gals with less curves than me. I much prefer my Under Armour running capris. They cut down on leg/thigh chafe and are very flattering too. You may want to check them out instead a skirt. http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/pid1203531
  • littleluvbug
    littleluvbug Posts: 137 Member
    I really like my running skort...I still feel extremely self conscious about my body and it provides me coverage from my booty shake while I'm running...that being said, you go girl, who cares what you look like! At least you're out there and if anyone has a problem with it, it's because they are jealous that they don't have the drive you do! Athleta skorts and Under Armour skorts are super cute and comfy!
  • springtrio
    springtrio Posts: 429 Member
    You hit it right on the head. They should be reserved for tall skinny women with a small frame. I am between a medium and a large frame and even at my skinniest I look ridiculous because of my man calves. lol. I stick with compression capris, and scoop neck compression tanks (the boobs make up for the hideous legs thank goodness).
  • bunchesonothing
    bunchesonothing Posts: 1,015 Member
    I've seen them but I don't 'get' them, do they serve a purpose or is it just for modesty purposes? When I go for a run I wear running pants and I am conscious of having my bum wobbling about back there, but I just wear a longer top that covers it - problem solved :)

    If any one in the UK is looking for one though check out Lidl, they have loads of running stuff on offer at the moment including pants, skirts, goggles, trainers, HRMs etc - I stocked up myself a few days ago :)

    Sometimes, pants are too hot, even capris. From a marathoner's perspective, you should probably be in shorts in temps of 50 degrees up. You should dress for if it were 20 degrees warmer, because that is how your body will feel. You shouldn't necessarily choose outfits, (eg pants) because of modesty. It can cause you to overheat... and that is ugly.

    Running skirts do give you more modesty than many running shorts. In my opinion, they are cuter as well and come in a greater variety of styles. And some have more pockets to hide things runners inevitably need to take with them.

    I am short, but I am thin. I love them. However, I know a lot of women in all shapes and sizes that wear them.
  • gaeljo
    gaeljo Posts: 223 Member
    I think running skirts are flattering. Try one on at the store and see how it looks on you. I think they are super cute.
  • panda_rocks
    panda_rocks Posts: 34 Member
    YESYESYES you can! :)

    as for compression socks....how cute are these???
    http://store.runningskirts.com/accessories/compression-socks

    get out there, and rock it!
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    My name is Ben, and I wholly support the running skirts movement. I'm just gonna lay down on the ground here and rest for a minute while you all run.


    (Yea, I'm a little pervy....)

    Lol! like this but hey they have built in shorts..... you risk just getting trampled on ;)
  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    My name is Ben, and I wholly support the running skirts movement. I'm just gonna lay down on the ground here and rest for a minute while you all run.


    (Yea, I'm a little pervy....)

    LOL!!!! You are a little perv, but its hilarious.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    ...I fear that I will look like an old bird in a very very very specialist niche market film...
    Just stay away from plaid skirt and white knee-high socks. Oh, and no pigtails.
  • LittleMissAlx
    LittleMissAlx Posts: 291 Member
    Love my skort especially now it's summer and warm, but I find the shorts bit underneath, the legs tend to ride up as I run. Can't say it really bothers me at the moment since I'm only attempting 5ks and I can pull them down when I stop to catch my breath, but over longer distances... could get annoying? I guess it depends what works for you :)
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    My name is Ben, and I wholly support the running skirts movement. I'm just gonna lay down on the ground here and rest for a minute while you all run.


    (Yea, I'm a little pervy....)
    Well played, young man.
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    I have seen the look you're talking about, ha, but honestly, I don't give a rip about fashion at races or on my runs! I think it's damn commendable to be running, period! If you want a skirt, get one! I'm thinking about getting one, myself! I saw this one lady wearing one that actually had sequins! They had built in compression shorts and were made for running. She got them off the internet, a site called Sparkle Skirts. Good luck on your journey!!

    omg sparkle skirts I am just gonna have to take a look, maybe my middle aged, bulging self in long socks and a short skirt could get overlooked if I wore sequins, wowza I can feel a plan developing here lol!!!!!
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    ...I fear that I will look like an old bird in a very very very specialist niche market film...
    Just stay away from plaid skirt and white knee-high socks. Oh, and no pigtails.

    see you got the image huh! I love the plaid skirts.......
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I try to avoid people looking at me when i am in movement, it is no Baywatch moment let me tell you, I just bought men's jogging shorts the other day because the woman's were over priced and very short. I have those legs were shorts tend to ride up so it would look like i am running in undies or something. :S Maybe this short is what i need although the short s part would ride up and it would look like i mam running in a mini.
  • MayMaydoesntrun
    MayMaydoesntrun Posts: 805 Member
    I have seen the look you're talking about, ha, but honestly, I don't give a rip about fashion at races or on my runs! I think it's damn commendable to be running, period! If you want a skirt, get one! I'm thinking about getting one, myself! I saw this one lady wearing one that actually had sequins! They had built in compression shorts and were made for running. She got them off the internet, a site called Sparkle Skirts. Good luck on your journey!!

    omg sparkle skirts I am just gonna have to take a look, maybe my middle aged, bulging self in long socks and a short skirt could get overlooked if I wore sequins, wowza I can feel a plan developing here lol!!!!!

    LOL, go for it! She totally rocked it!
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    I have seen the look you're talking about, ha, but honestly, I don't give a rip about fashion at races or on my runs! I think it's damn commendable to be running, period! If you want a skirt, get one! I'm thinking about getting one, myself! I saw this one lady wearing one that actually had sequins! They had built in compression shorts and were made for running. She got them off the internet, a site called Sparkle Skirts. Good luck on your journey!!

    omg sparkle skirts I am just gonna have to take a look, maybe my middle aged, bulging self in long socks and a short skirt could get overlooked if I wore sequins, wowza I can feel a plan developing here lol!!!!!

    LOL, go for it! She totally rocked it!


    oh my sweet jesus I just looked at their site lol lol lol!!!!! I live in a village in the middle of france I think the farmers would get me arrested, I am already the weird english woman that runs around the countryside singing and dancing and now oh boy what a hoot that could be lol lol lol!!!!!
  • Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet
    Mrs_TrimWaistFatWallet Posts: 486
    I love the running skirts but my fiance hates him. Too bad :-P I think they're cute. I have ones with pink undersides...lol rock it and don't worry about what people think!!
  • Kimbie500
    Kimbie500 Posts: 388 Member
    Love my skort especially now it's summer and warm, but I find the shorts bit underneath, the legs tend to ride up as I run. Can't say it really bothers me at the moment since I'm only attempting 5ks and I can pull them down when I stop to catch my breath, but over longer distances... could get annoying? I guess it depends what works for you :)

    I have a pair that I love but have this same problem. I'm hoping as my upper thighs continue to shrink, there will be less thigh rubbing and therefore less ride up. I'd suggest looking for a fairly snug, good compression fabric for the under shorts.

    Physique-wise, I'm 40, 5'10" and 215, and am just now finally getting to the point where I don't GAS about people judging me while I run. Runners, athletes, and other fitness-types are going to be supportive, if they think about me at all, and the few tools that aren't, aren't worth my consideration.

    Good luck and find something YOU love!
  • gingerfoxxx
    gingerfoxxx Posts: 267 Member
    I love them! especially on long runs. They keep me cooler than shorts, and don't bunch up. I like to wear tennis skirts because the are cuter (IMO) and they have built in compression shorts, so even during my stretching i don't have to worry about flashing.

    I am thin but bottom heavy. I am sure the skirts look better on a tall proportioned person, but whatever, it makes me enjoy running more when i feel stylish :)
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    It is funny really isnt it coz I am no fashionista and in my daily life I really do not give a damn about what I look like and if anyone else does I see that as their problem ............ however................ in my daily life I would never ever ever wear long socks and a short skirt, I have a short tarten kilt but I wear that in the winter with wooly tights and doc martens, not quite the same look lol!!!!!
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I have a short tarten kilt but I wear that in the winter with wooly tights and doc martens...
    You = rockstar. That is fantastic!
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    I have a short tarten kilt but I wear that in the winter with wooly tights and doc martens...
    You = rockstar. That is fantastic!

    Lol! When I sing and dance I feel like a rock star, when I run I feel like an athlete, but the bottom line is I am as much of a rock star as I am an athlete :)
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    i wear them and LOVE them! in fact my profile picture is me wearing one to complete my first half marathon. :) i think they would look fine with long socks. make it a fashion statement. my favorite skirts (and i have tried a lot!) are:
    http://skirtsports.reachlocal.net/shop/bottoms.cfm?utm_source=ReachLocal&utm_medium=Search&utm_campaign=SkirtSports
  • pjm1806
    pjm1806 Posts: 41
    I love them and I thi k you shouldn't limit yourself just bc you have some more curves. I wear them for fun. During summer I wear either short skort and I layer on two sport bras (I don't like my boobs jiggling). When I am bot wearing that I just wear some shorts or those tiny black Nike underwear-like shorts. They are not more than 6inches long on the outside seam and fit very nicely over your butt cheeks. I am 5'6 and 135. I am not super skinny but I don't really care. I wear what I feel comfortable in and it kinda gives me little motivation. I am thinking I wanna look hot in this outfit by the end of summer.

    I think you should try it. Or alternate between shorts, skirts, skorts and tennis dresses (yes I wear them or running too). Look what you feel good in. If you don't wanna do just skirt try layer some capris under. It looks sporty yet girly. I prefer mixing black with pink on the bottom since my sneakers are pink and grey. Big Nike fan. And on top I go crazy I hve sport bra from black and baby blue to neon yellow and green and hot pink.

    Do what you think is best or you. I hope it helps a little
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    Love my skort especially now it's summer and warm, but I find the shorts bit underneath, the legs tend to ride up as I run. Can't say it really bothers me at the moment since I'm only attempting 5ks and I can pull them down when I stop to catch my breath, but over longer distances... could get annoying? I guess it depends what works for you :)

    i use a skirt with built-in spankies so i don't have to worry about ride-up. try these insteadof a skort:
    http://skirtsports.reachlocal.net/shop/product.cfm/id/1014-Marathon-Girl-Ultra
  • Kimbie500
    Kimbie500 Posts: 388 Member
    Oh, and check out this month's issue of runners world - it has a whole section on "fastinistas" and shows a BUNCH of female runners in skorts and long socks. You MAY be a trend setter. :wink:
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