Tonight I feel 1) lazy and 2) like trying something new. So I thought I'd introduce a new feature. We can call it
"Reader's Rant" ......or the more gentler
"Reader to Reader"
Either way, there was no question here but some good advice that did not come from me.*
Dear Readers,
This one’s for the ladies at the gym.
First, pat yourself on the back for making the effort the exercise. Getting to the gym can be such an ordeal, especially for us mommies. But girls, gather ‘round. We need to talk.
Yoga pants and other stretchy lycra-filled products are all the rage these days - and why not! They’re super comfy. But lycra and granny panties DO NOT MIX. You WILL have panty lines. They will be noticeable. Guaranteed.
Just think – stair master, treadmill, cycle, step aerobics – everyone behind you knows whether you’re wearing high-leg or mid-rise, lace trim or seamless. YOU NEED A THONG.
Yes, thongs feel different the first time you wear them. But you’ll learn to love them. I promise.
Now when you’re shopping for your gym thong, there are two things to keep in mind. (1) You’re not shopping for the kind of thong your husband likes. Think practical. Body By Victoria or such. (Though if this is your first thong, maybe your husband won’t be too picky. But I digress…) (2) Color counts. Thin, quick dry fabric can be sheer when you move and stretch. If your gym pants are black, buy a black or dark grey thong. Buff / nude color is also an acceptable option. NEVER wear white. Even if your gym pants are white, you’d wear buff colored undies. That’s just the way it is.
So, are we clear on that? Good! See you at the gym.
Sincerely,
Panty Lines
As usual, feel free to tell me what you think.
* I am neither advocating or opposing thongs.
Either way, there was no question here but some good advice that did not come from me.*
Dear Readers,
This one’s for the ladies at the gym.
First, pat yourself on the back for making the effort the exercise. Getting to the gym can be such an ordeal, especially for us mommies. But girls, gather ‘round. We need to talk.
Yoga pants and other stretchy lycra-filled products are all the rage these days - and why not! They’re super comfy. But lycra and granny panties DO NOT MIX. You WILL have panty lines. They will be noticeable. Guaranteed.
Just think – stair master, treadmill, cycle, step aerobics – everyone behind you knows whether you’re wearing high-leg or mid-rise, lace trim or seamless. YOU NEED A THONG.
Yes, thongs feel different the first time you wear them. But you’ll learn to love them. I promise.
Now when you’re shopping for your gym thong, there are two things to keep in mind. (1) You’re not shopping for the kind of thong your husband likes. Think practical. Body By Victoria or such. (Though if this is your first thong, maybe your husband won’t be too picky. But I digress…) (2) Color counts. Thin, quick dry fabric can be sheer when you move and stretch. If your gym pants are black, buy a black or dark grey thong. Buff / nude color is also an acceptable option. NEVER wear white. Even if your gym pants are white, you’d wear buff colored undies. That’s just the way it is.
So, are we clear on that? Good! See you at the gym.
Sincerely,
Panty Lines
As usual, feel free to tell me what you think.
* I am neither advocating or opposing thongs.
24 comments:
I can only imagine what you had to type in to find that picture.
Ladies, it is so true, please no VPL's (visible panty lines) at the gym or anywhere else for that matter. Save the grandma undies, when u really are a grandmother. It really feels weird at first but, like "john tucker said it's freedom" total freedom to bend, twist and whatnot.
a - not everyone likes thongs.
b - who cares? bravo to ladies who commit to going to the gym at all; they're goin for themselves, not for you. and i'm sure they know what kind of lines they have.
As much as I do notice panty lines as the gym, I also think, who cares? You are not at the gym to look pretty while you exercise.
Jut for the record, I don't have a panty line while I'm at the gym
Here's why thongs are not as refreshing as you might at first assume:
In jazzercise, when we're doing floorwork, I might have the unfortunate experience of glancing up to see someone's baggy shorts falling open and a straight shot to the underwear. Thank goodness, I've yet to see anyone wearing a thong from that angle. Everyone is wearing PANTIES (a horrid word). whew.
Also, I echo the sentiments above: pantylines don't bother me, in gym shorts or in a skirt. They're only a fashion don't because society told you they were. They could just as easily be the rage if they were promoted as such.
I have NEVER even considered this an issue. I'm not known for my discerning eye though. I guess it is good I don't really see anyone I know at the gym and I hope this doesn't make me start checking out all those VPLs of people I don't know.
I don't really see the big deal. I mean, seeing someone's pantie lines is evidence of what..? They're wearing underwear! That's good news, to be sure. I hate, hate, hate seeing the back of someone's thong sticking out of their too low pants. Tacky. Why? Because a thong isn't just regular underwear. And that's a whole new topic to explore if you wish.
Jana, I pray for your eyes that they never meet a thong clad jazzersizer. That gives me the heebie jeebies.
if you are opposed to wearing a thong, you can also find some boy shorts undies that will not show VPL. but you have to pay attention to the lining on them...usually there is that extra layer on the bottom that adds a seam (like in the photo) - this will show...so find one that doesnt have this and you should be good. also, another thing to pay attention to with boy shorts is that when you pull up your pants, the edge of the pantie where your leg meets your thigh (leg hole?) can roll up so just be aware of that and adjust if necessary.
the problem is so easily solved with mid-length biker shorts with shorts on top. Stops the cheeks from flappin, too.
I never realized people DIDN'T care about these. I always thought people would be super embarassed if they only knew what everyone behind them saw.
Megan - we may not be at the gym to look pretty but we don't have to put it all out there. I'm not saying put on make up to go to the gym, but if it's the difference between a thong or granny panties to leave a little to the imagination, I'd take the thong any day.
Who. Cares. Seriously, I am going to be comfortable when I exercise and thongs aren't comfortable. I care more about comfort than about what people think about my panty lines. With that said certain cuts of underwear are better than others, the boy short is much more flattering than many other cuts which is the route I have gone. So I do care enough to have tried a few different cuts I suppose, but seriously I have better things to worry about.
Wow, along with Rachel I had no idea there were women who didn’t care about panty lines! And not just average women… Dear Alisha readers! I can’t help but be embarrassed for women I see sporting them.
Those of you who don’t care at all what you look like at the gym: I can only assume you’re the woman next to me wearing an oversized, once white, now dingy enough to star in a Tide commercial t-shirt over a sports bra that is clearly well past it’s prime. Perhaps I should salute you for really not caring what others think, but I don’t, and I hope you don’t admire me for not caring if my flower bed is being overrun by weeds (which it is).
I find thongs to be extremely comfortable. Maybe Alisha needs to write about how to select the best thong for you. Both in size and style.
So, all you who are "embarrassed" for those with panty lines -- (for the record, I'm not one of them, but I don't shun them!! It's just underwear for crying out loud!) -- Why are you so embarrassed on their behalf? Is it because now everyone knows that they wear underwear?? Is it because you try hard to impress others and you don't think panty lines leave a good impression? And why do panty lines immediately equate to a sloppily dressed, unkempt, hag of a woman? I would honestly like to hear a sincere explanation.
I don't feel embarassed for them, I just always thought they would be embarassed if they checked their backsides in the locker room after class etc. Now if I consider them a friend yes, I would be embarassed for them. To me it just goes with getting dressed. Like leaving your fly down or wearing a colored bra with a white shirt, there's certain things I prefer to leave to the imagination, such as where precisely my undies are, what color bra... You get the idea.
VPL makes your butt look bad (no matter how perfect it is) and you know exactly what the person's panties look like - i mean look at that picture - you can practically imagine her without the shorts on.
and if your panties have shifted in any way...wedgie, half-wedgie, etc. - we all know...and it looks that much worse.
it is such an easy fix so why not.
Granny panties don't necessarily mean you are sloppily dressed, but the big justification for them here has been "who cares?"
"Who cares?" may not equal sloppy, but they share genetics.
Hey, I'm just glad they're wearing ANYTHING these days.
And with all these perameters, I'm glad I don't go to the gym!
It is not that I don't care what I look like at the gym. It is that I don't care what other people look like at the gym. I don't look fabulous, I don't put on make up. I don't have a VPL. I do where nice fitting (not overly expensive) gym clothes and pull my hair back.
You are at the gym people! everyone is gross! people at the gym see you sweaty, red (or at least my face gets all red) and smelly.
Yes, Alisha, why don't you do a perfect fit thong blog. I have yet to find one that is comfortable.
What about garment lines?
Are those bad too?
fuck this shit, its ok for women to wear that shit and you can see eveything, hey, if a guy looks good and wears stuff like that, how and the fuck is he deemed gay or some other shit, its time the world grabbed a brain because societys ways aren't always the best
I m a guy who loves sports, sports outfit and to see ladies in the gym or in a park working out. I m a 36 years old. Well, me by myself I love panty lines. Its ok for me. I dont have any negative opinion about panty lines. I love panties and to see the butts covered by panties. I dislike thongs. I love full back coverage and some granny panties r ok. Ladies can wear a classic style, (granny panties), and bikini panties for workout.
That photo is nice. I love the shorts and the panties. She has a small butt, but its cute.
For a panty/booty lover like me, all I can say is congratulations for that lady and keep being this nice panty lines model.
It's a gym not a fashion show. Got panty lines? Don't got'em? Can I see your undies? I really don't care either way, and for those that do, fuck off.
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