Ladies...what should I be wearing to the gym?

dbrose40
dbrose40 Posts: 16 Member
edited November 19 in Chit-Chat
I've been going to the gym for close to 25 years and I've never given much thought to what I wear. However, I don't like to look like a slob and I find that if I like what I am wearing I tend to work out harder. I've noticed some weird fashion trends from guys recently like wearing leggings under shorts. I don't get it. Ladies...what type of clothing do you find less ugly (dare i say attractive) for a man to wear at the gym?
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  • dbrose40
    dbrose40 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm not surprised Heidi. I've literally never said a word to a woman at the gym in my life so why would anyone notice? It's really kind of a lame question on my part. I'm actually not even sure why I care.
  • nyponbell
    nyponbell Posts: 379 Member
    I think the whole shorts over leggings thing is practical - guys want to wear workout leggings too (and you should! so comfortable) but let's just say that they are tight on guys too and leave little to the imagination.
  • pmyn29
    pmyn29 Posts: 130 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    The only thing I dislike seeing guys wearing is leggings and a top. Put some shorts on!

    Not sure why this bothers you. People should be able to wear whatever makes them happy/comfortable.

    Though personally I don't pay too much attention to what other people are wearing at the gym since I'm pretty focused on my own stuff.
  • kimothy38
    kimothy38 Posts: 840 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    The only thing I dislike seeing guys wearing is leggings and a top. Put some shorts on!
    I agree with this but it is my problem not theirs I suppose. If you've got it flaunt it???? Can't say I look at a guy and think 'wow, I really like what he's wearing'. It's more what's underneath that counts.

  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    kimothy38 wrote: »
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    The only thing I dislike seeing guys wearing is leggings and a top. Put some shorts on!
    I agree with this but it is my problem not theirs I suppose. If you've got it flaunt it???? Can't say I look at a guy and think 'wow, I really like what he's wearing'. It's more what's underneath that counts.

    Literally ;)
  • dbrose40
    dbrose40 Posts: 16 Member
    Maybe I care simply because I see women at my gym care. I swear there are super models that work out where I go. They look and dress perfect and yes I notice! However, it might be a misnomer to assume they notice men though.
  • tomorrowistoday0000
    tomorrowistoday0000 Posts: 125 Member
    dbrose40 wrote: »
    Maybe I care simply because I see women at my gym care. I swear there are super models that work out where I go. They look and dress perfect and yes I notice! However, it might be a misnomer to assume they notice men though.

    If they are taking the EXTRA measure to be noticed, rest assured they notice you!
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    dbrose40 wrote: »
    I'm not surprised Heidi. I've literally never said a word to a woman at the gym in my life so why would anyone notice? It's really kind of a lame question on my part. I'm actually not even sure why I care.

    @dbrose40 I wouldn't assume women only notice the men who talk to them. It's more that most people at the gym are just off in their own world, at least I am. I have way too much (well-earned *cough*) wild applause happening in my head to be able to notice my surroundings too. :wink:

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  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    edited July 2017
    dbrose40 wrote: »
    I obviously have bigger issues if I care about what I look like at the gym. Yes my clothes match. :p

    Nobody freak out and start making fun of me. I took this at 5:00am and no one was there but me. I can't go later and even find a bench. It gets so croweded with all the college kids around and I don't fit in due to my 40 year old body.

    That's what I look like, minus the hat. In warmer weather will wear some black or grey baggy shorts about knee length.

    Very typical of guy clothing where I go.
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    dbrose40 wrote: »
    I obviously have bigger issues if I care about what I look like at the gym. Yes my clothes match. :p

    Nobody freak out and start making fun of me. I took this at 5:00am and no one was there but me. I can't go later and even find a bench. It gets so croweded with all the college kids around and I don't fit in due to my 40 year old body.

    Eww, it's so.. normal. :tired_face:
  • tomorrowistoday0000
    tomorrowistoday0000 Posts: 125 Member
    dbrose40 wrote: »
    I obviously have bigger issues if I care about what I look like at the gym. Yes my clothes match. :p

    Nobody freak out and start making fun of me. I took this at 5:00am and no one was there but me. I can't go later and even find a bench. It gets so croweded with all the college kids around and I don't fit in due to my 40 year old body.

    No, but you stand out and that's even better! Great choice of outfit and color, all you need now is the walk.
  • dbrose40
    dbrose40 Posts: 16 Member
    This looks rediculous to me, but it goes unnoticed if I'm reading the responses correctly so rock it I guess!
  • dc8066
    dc8066 Posts: 1,439 Member
    It does look ridiculous, the colors don't match, but he looks very happy. I won't discriminate against him
  • tomorrowistoday0000
    tomorrowistoday0000 Posts: 125 Member
    I'm jealous of his legs, wish I could get mines down to that size. :'(
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  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    @dbrose40 I'm going to be honest. The real problem I have with your gym pic, aside from the disappointing lack of crocheted shorts, is the fact that no one can see your beard with that hat on. :smirk:
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  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    9vcfvcfw3pim.jpg

    But if you decide you do want to dress to be noticed, these guys seem to know what's up.

    Take Down My Picture !!!
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    9vcfvcfw3pim.jpg

    But if you decide you do want to dress to be noticed, these guys seem to know what's up.

    Take Down My Picture !!!

    Which one are you? I hope you're all three. :kissing_heart:

  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    9vcfvcfw3pim.jpg

    But if you decide you do want to dress to be noticed, these guys seem to know what's up.

    Take Down My Picture !!!

    Which one are you? I hope you're all three. :kissing_heart:

    it took my mom countless hours to knit that poncho.
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    9vcfvcfw3pim.jpg

    But if you decide you do want to dress to be noticed, these guys seem to know what's up.

    Take Down My Picture !!!

    Which one are you? I hope you're all three. :kissing_heart:

    it took my mom countless hours to knit that poncho.

    @Motorsheen Couldn't have taken that long, she made it so ridiculously small.

  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    heidishmidi wrote: »
    9vcfvcfw3pim.jpg

    But if you decide you do want to dress to be noticed, these guys seem to know what's up.

    Take Down My Picture !!!

    Which one are you? I hope you're all three. :kissing_heart:

    it took my mom countless hours to knit that poncho.

    @Motorsheen Couldn't have taken that long, she made it so ridiculously small.

    I dunno, just look at the photo; she spent so much money on the poncho that we couldn't afford shoes.
  • karintorbenson
    karintorbenson Posts: 2 Member
    I personally don't care what anyone wears to the gym. I wear clothes that are functional (and preferably from the clearance section). I am going to be a nasty sweaty mess anyways, so who cares? If I notice a good looking guy it isn't because of what he is wearing. Even if I did, I get to the gym, put my headphones in and go to work. I don't think I have ever talked to anyone at my gym outside of a few short conversations in the locker room!
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