Looking cute and feminine while hiking

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Anonymous wrote:I think people are conflating walking and hiking.

I think you are overthinking it.

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DH and I did lots of hiking dates very early in our relationship. He always says that the fact I wasn’t trying to look cute is what sold him that I really was outdoorsy and not pretending. FWIW, I did not realize we were dating for quite some time. If I had, I might have worn something more attractive.

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Anonymous wrote:Any recs for cute outfits I can hike in? Going on hiking dates and want to look nice.

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Anonymous wrote:I literally have never seen someone wear jeans on a hike.

Hell, I barely see people wear jeans at Target now. Why wouldn't you just wear leggings!?

then you've never been out on the at

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Anonymous wrote:I literally have never seen someone wear jeans on a hike.

Hell, I barely see people wear jeans at Target now. Why wouldn't you just wear leggings!?

then you've never been out on the at

My BFF hiked the AT - 6 months! And she did most definitely did not pack jeans. Every once counts, and denim is the worst offender. Jeans might be fine for a 45-minute walking hike, but if you are scrambling over rocks or might step into a stream, do not wear denim. The cotton is heavy, soaks up water, and is not flexible compared to other fabrics that are out there. It's so easy to find cute joggers or fleece leggings, there's no need to wear denim. Save your jeans for dates where you won't be hiking.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I literally have never seen someone wear jeans on a hike.

Hell, I barely see people wear jeans at Target now. Why wouldn't you just wear leggings!?

then you've never been out on the at

My BFF hiked the AT - 6 months! And she did most definitely did not pack jeans. Every once counts, and denim is the worst offender. Jeans might be fine for a 45-minute walking hike, but if you are scrambling over rocks or might step into a stream, do not wear denim. The cotton is heavy, soaks up water, and is not flexible compared to other fabrics that are out there. It's so easy to find cute joggers or fleece leggings, there's no need to wear denim. Save your jeans for dates where you won't be hiking.

Yep, I do volunteer rescue. We are not allowed to wear denim.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I literally have never seen someone wear jeans on a hike.

Hell, I barely see people wear jeans at Target now. Why wouldn't you just wear leggings!?

then you've never been out on the at

My BFF hiked the AT - 6 months! And she did most definitely did not pack jeans. Every once counts, and denim is the worst offender. Jeans might be fine for a 45-minute walking hike, but if you are scrambling over rocks or might step into a stream, do not wear denim. The cotton is heavy, soaks up water, and is not flexible compared to other fabrics that are out there. It's so easy to find cute joggers or fleece leggings, there's no need to wear denim. Save your jeans for dates where you won't be hiking.

Yep, I do volunteer rescue. We are not allowed to wear denim.

Really? Do they tell you to wear leggings?

Maybe our Army soldiers should stop wearing fatigue pants and stick to fleece joggers and leggings since they are so durable. Cotton denim is one of the most durable pant material out there and protects you from sticks and branches and things that snag. It is more than sufficient for a 1 hr hike or whatever your date might be. To suggest otherwise, it purely personal preference and has nothing to do with function.

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Anonymous wrote:This is a date. If it is bad weather they probably aren’t going hiking. They are not hiking Appalachian Trail. Jeans are completely fine. It is all I wear when I hike.

Hah I was hiking the Appalachian Trail a few weeks ago and wore jeans. There was a couple on a date there too.

Wear pants that make your ass look good.

Jeans are what 90% of the people wear on the AT for day hikes unless it's summer. I went on a 2 day birding trip after a 1 day class, and all of us were dying at the couple who showed up day 1 of the field trip in full on safari gear. Just a note, if you think you need to go purchase $$$ worth of clothing for an outside event, you might be a tool.

Uh, you sound like the tool. Who cares what others are wearing?

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Athleta has tons of cute hiking pants.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I literally have never seen someone wear jeans on a hike.

Hell, I barely see people wear jeans at Target now. Why wouldn't you just wear leggings!?

then you've never been out on the at

My BFF hiked the AT - 6 months! And she did most definitely did not pack jeans. Every once counts, and denim is the worst offender. Jeans might be fine for a 45-minute walking hike, but if you are scrambling over rocks or might step into a stream, do not wear denim. The cotton is heavy, soaks up water, and is not flexible compared to other fabrics that are out there. It's so easy to find cute joggers or fleece leggings, there's no need to wear denim. Save your jeans for dates where you won't be hiking.

Oh FFS OP is not hiking the AT for 6 months! She's probably walking three miles on a well market path!

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Anonymous wrote:Athleta has tons of cute hiking pants.

I take that back - no they don’t right now. I have old Athleta pants similar to these.
https://www.titlenine.com/p/clamber-pant/220969.html

They aren’t high fashion, but they are both practical and flattering. Leggings are not warm enough unless you have durable, winter running leggings. Jeans are dumb and you won’t have enough range of motion, you’ll be cold if you get wet. I wear hiking pants like I linked, tall socks, boots with good ankle support, a sweat wicking tank, a merino base later long sleeve top, a down vest or light weight “down sweater” Patagonia jacket. I have a hat and gloves in a small backpack.

If you show up in all new gear like you just bought everything at REI, you will look like you are trying too hard. Get key items that you need to be comfortable- like decent boots and practical pants. If you really like hiking, you will get more gear as you go. Maybe you can borrow some stuff from a friend?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Athleta has tons of cute hiking pants.

I take that back - no they don’t right now. I have old Athleta pants similar to these.
https://www.titlenine.com/p/clamber-pant/220969.html

They aren’t high fashion, but they are both practical and flattering. Leggings are not warm enough unless you have durable, winter running leggings. Jeans are dumb and you won’t have enough range of motion, you’ll be cold if you get wet. I wear hiking pants like I linked, tall socks, boots with good ankle support, a sweat wicking tank, a merino base later long sleeve top, a down vest or light weight “down sweater” Patagonia jacket. I have a hat and gloves in a small backpack.

If you show up in all new gear like you just bought everything at REI, you will look like you are trying too hard. Get key items that you need to be comfortable- like decent boots and practical pants. If you really like hiking, you will get more gear as you go. Maybe you can borrow some stuff from a friend?

OP does not need hiking boots! Get a pair of comfortable trail runners. Wear pants you can move in. Layers on top.

I cannot believe how insane these suggestions are.

Though those Title 9 pants look good.

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Ugh, jeans are a horrible idea! What a crazy thread!

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Wow you people are so mean. I’ve been taking 3-5 mile hikes with my family almost every weekend during this pandemic. I wear trail shoes and jeans. We have a great time and honestly if one you judgy b’s has seen me out on a hike with my family, please know I (and probably everyone else) do not care what you think. Try enjoying your own hike instead of worrying about what others are wearing.

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A man who invites you on an actual hike isn't going to be impressed when you show up looking like a Becky. So wear clothes that permit you to actually do things. I refuse to believe any grown woman doesn’t own clothes that permit freedom of movement while providing warmth and adequate storage.