My thoughts on bike shorts as fashion: a journey

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I flew today for the first time since COVID and was shocked by joe many women on the flight were in bike shorts. Most we’re over 30. I guess I’ve been living in a bubble but did not realize it was acceptable attire outside of the gym/home.

It's not

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

This is the definition of trying way too hard.

#1 and #3 not at all. Wind jacket is like trying too hard? Hair in a bun and sneakers with white socks is trying too hard?

They are just hotties looking fashionable.
I know...how irritating!

a beautiful, thin young woman could pull this off because she’s beautiful and thin. not because it’s fashionable. it’s an entirely cringe look for anyone else.

[Anonymous]

No. I didn't wear them the first time around (in the 90s) and I'm certainly not putting them on my 46 year old thighs unless they're for under a skirt.

[MaryamFamily]

I felt like I "discovered" bike shorts this summer and am really into them. Not sure why I didn't wear them previous years. 32 year old active mom of 2. A bit curvy. I had shorter more like running shorts last year and they would ride up/sometimes have my thighs rub... This year I bought 3 pairs from Uniqlo and wear a pair almost every day... So comfy and easy for hot summers. IDK why I'm not into leggings now... guess when it gets colder again.

I have a feeling the trend for bike shorts may be falling no being so tired of leggings... For years yoga pants and leggings have been the sleeker alternative to sweatpants. I've enjoyed the new bike short trend

[Anonymous]

I want just half the lack of self awareness as the guy I saw wearing red shiny bike shorts, moobs on display. Not giving a damn must feel great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Sassy!

Saw someone at a restaurant last night dressed like #2, except the jacket was less cute and her figure wasn't as great. I thought it looked weird...though partially just cuz I thought a window pane blazer for a night out was weird. And also the bike shorts looked fashion victim-y.

[Anonymous]

I did this in the 90s. Now I just wear them around the house with a long tee, or under dresses.

[Anonymous]

Bike shorts are a whole personality traits and I'm here for it.

[Anonymous]

It just looks like you’re going to the gym when it’s with a t. Which is fine. But it’s not elevated casual, no.

[Anonymous]

Life is too short to read Op’s posts.