Some may be looking forward to the fall fashion opportunities, and some dreading sagging knees or the necessity of dabbing clear nail polish on runs. But when tights first became a wardrobe staple, they signified something that went far beyond a simple change of season: freedom. History books credit Allen E. Ethel told her husband this would be the last trip she would be going on before the baby came, since managing the combination of thigh-high stockings, girdle and garter that women were expected to wear out was becoming too uncomfortable. When they came home, Gant was inspired and asked his wife to stitch a pair of stockings onto panties and try them on. The process was one of trial and error.
Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through acquaintance on our site. Mar 19, FluxFactoryGetty Images Since athleisure exploded onto the fashion scene, women have embraced form-fitting leggings as a wear-everywhere, do-everything article of clothing. What about men? Our sweatpants slimmed down as joggers gained popularity, after that the baggy basketball shorts that hid men's knees from the '90s all the way through the late-aughts thankfully shrank as dudes realized working out wearing enough duster for a bigtop tent is counterproductive. But we can take the advance further, guys. It's time to abundant embrace leggings—without anything layered on top—when we hit the gym. Shorts, before No Shorts?
Henry VIII of England in tights At first, leggings covered only the legs not the lower torso ; were two separate pieces; and did not be full of elastic fibres, so were cut accurate fitting to use less fabric after that were loose, not tight. For men of nobilitythe material would be made of silk or fine wool considerably than the coarser fabrics used as a result of the lower classes. At the age of King Henry VIII of England, such was the male fashion designed for displaying a well turned leg so as to even the king padded the calf area under his hose. Portrait paintings of him and other nobility a lot portray the wearing of a cod piece covering the groin.