Qatar's Modest Fashion for Tourists: Leggings Are Not Pants
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If you've ever wished people understood that leggings are not supposed to take the place of basic bottoms like jeans and trousers (heck, even sweatpants), you might want to give Qatar a big virtual pat on the back. Mashable is reporting that as part of a new campaign to encourage tourists to dress modestly, the government is getting active on social media and passing out fliers at the airport. Specifically, they're asking visitors to cover up from shoulder to knee, avoid wearing bathing suits away from the beach or pool, and stop, for heaven's sake, wearing leggings as pants. See? I wasn't exaggerating! Twitter user amadshk shared the paper, which clearly states "leggings are not pants." As workout wear, I dig them (and also dig running some errands post-sweat in my sneakers and leggings). Everyone should know where they stand on the issue, but I think they're OK if you're clearly in complete fitness apparel OR maybe if they're in a super-thick fabric (like wool, which is wonderful paired with a big sweater when it's cold outside). Now you know where I stand on the issue, what about you? Are you firmly pro-leggings or have you been wanting to scream
If you've ever wished people understood that leggings are not supposed to take the place of basic bottoms like jeans and trousers (heck, even sweatpants), you might want to give Qatar a big virtual pat on the back. Mashable is reporting that as part of a new campaign to encourage tourists to dress modestly, the government is getting active on social media and passing out fliers at the airport. Specifically, they're asking visitors to cover up from shoulder to knee, avoid wearing bathing suits away from the beach or pool, and stop, for heaven's sake, wearing leggings as pants. See? I wasn't exaggerating! Twitter user amadshk shared the paper, which clearly states leggings are not pants. As workout wear, I dig them (and also dig running some errands post-sweat in my sneakers and leggings). Everyone should know where they stand on the issue, but I think they're OK if you're clearly in complete fitness apparel OR maybe if they're in a super-thick fabric (like wool, which is wonderful paired with a big sweater when it's cold outside). Now you know where I stand on the issue, what about you? Are you firmly pro-leggings or have you been wanting to scream
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Qatar's Modest Fashion for Tourists: Leggings Are Not Pants
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Qatar's Modest Fashion for Tourists: Leggings Are Not Pants
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Qatar's Modest Fashion for Tourists: Leggings Are Not Pants