Fashion advice: Alternatives to leggings and shorts for activewear
By
Ellen Warren
4d ago· 4 min readenOpinion
Summary
A reader asks for clothing alternatives to leggings and shorts, which she finds unflattering and impractical. The columnist recommends "active pants," "joggers," "athleisure," and "track pants" as alternatives, listing several major retailers where they can be found.
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· 3 pulledI don't like wearing 'leggings,' period. Not to lounge around, not to the gym, not to exercise.
They are not flattering and not practical in hot temperature zones where I spend much of my time.
Similarly, shorts call attention to areas I would prefer not to show in public.
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I don’t like wearing “leggings,” period. Not to lounge around, not to the gym, not to exercise. They are not flattering and not practical in hot temperature zones where I spend much of my time. Similarly, shorts cal…
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