My K son wants to wear leggings
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I don't really care what he wears, but they don't sell leggings for boys, so I'm not sure what to do? I can buy them in the girls' section, I know. But kids are mean, and I don't want him teased for wearing girls' pants. Dissuade him? Do it because he's 6, not 16, and kids might not care at this point? Find something in between pants and leggings that is a compromise?
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Anonymous
| What does he like about leggings-if he likes the softness, there are joggers and sweatpants, although I don't know if anyone would notice a boy in navy or black leggings vs sweatpants. If he likes the color and design of leggings, I would let him get a pair and try them and see how it feels to be out in the world wearing them. |
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Primary sells leggings and they don't make them for boys or girls. They're just clothes in a color. They're soon out fotnhe winter ones which have a nice warm fleecy inside. I'd buy that for a boy if I had one.
You can also do something like joggers (also check primary and gap) mostly because it's just cold now for leggings. They are so comfortable and I think far better at keeping kids warm than the baggy pants. They're just a little thicker than leggings and have pockets which are awesome. |
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Has he said specifically leggings or does he just mean he wants soft stretchy pants? My DD has loose leggings and my DS has skinny-ish joggers and there's really not much difference between them. You could get him leggings in gray and navy and probably no one would notice.
I've actually handed down my DD's jeggings to him, haha. He's small and thin -- they're like skinny jeans. They look fine on him and no-one's ever said anything. |
Anonymous
| They make athletic leggings for men. My DH wears them under shorts when he runs in super cold weather. |
Anonymous
| Why is this an issue? Leggings are unisex. |
Anonymous
| OP he said pants that are like tights without feet. So to me, that means leggings. What is the difference between joggers and sweats? We have sweats from Primary, which he likes the texture of, and the colors. |
Anonymous
| Joggers are like really slim sweatpants. |
Anonymous
| Joggers are usually tapered towards the bottom and have a cuff as well a stretch top. Comfortable for jogging. Sweats are looser and possibly a string tie at the top. |
Anonymous
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male athletes are wearing tights like these under shorts...is this what he's talking about possibly?
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/nike-mens-pro-3-4-length-tights-17nikmnp3qttghtxxapb/17nikmnp3qttghtxxapb?camp=CSE  SG_pg1052935382_ecom_PLA_452&gclid=Cj0KCQiA7IDiBRCLARIsABIPohgkkPbO9ZlA8dkcREYQo_fNG14_y-P0ziI3j23GIeCpYihuw3RD8xMaAmobEALw_wcB
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Anonymous
| Get him one pair of plain colored leggings. He can wear them at home, to the park, etc. if you are worried about school. |
Anonymous
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I think these would work.
https://www.childrensplace.com/us/p/Girls-Active-Side-Stripe-Knit-Track-Pants-2120347-01 |
Anonymous
| I would definitely go with joggers, OP. They are a bit more polished than regular sweatpants (less baggy). My 7yo daughter often switches between joggers, jeggings, and leggings. All very soft and comfortable. |
Anonymous
Yes, but you do need to wear shorts on top of them, otherwise you'll end up looking like the Prince from "The Nutcracker". Not that there's anything wrong with it. 
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Anonymous
Also adding that one of my 7yo's friends is a boy who often wears leggings to school. My daughter mentioned it once, but sounds like he is suffering no social repercussions or anything. Also, I don't usually let the 7yo wear leggings when it's this cold, given that her school has a lot of outdoor time. So, she is wearing more joggers this time of year. |