Alice In Yoga Pants

Part of the Soft Strength Series by Alice in Yoga Pants The hardest part wasn’t wearing leggings. It wasn’t even wearing leggings with protection underneath. The hardest part was the moment I stepped outside . The grocery store. The café. The yoga studio lobby. That’s where the question crept in: “What if they can tell?” “What if I look obvious?” “What if I’m exposed?” What I learned, slowly, gently, and through experience, is that being visible is not the same thing as being exposed . And understanding that changed how I move through the world. The Fear of Being Seen When you start dressing for comfort, especially as a man in leggings, or as someone wearing diapers — visibility can feel risky. You’re not just wearing clothes. You’re carrying a story. So it makes sense that your body tightens. Your shoulders rise. Your eyes scan for reactions. That tension doesn’t come from what you’re wearing. It comes from anticipation . I know that feeling well. What “Expose...

A new year doesn’t always ask us to become harder, smaller, or more disciplined. Sometimes, it asks us to become softer and more honest. Bloomers aren’t just a relic of history. They’re a whisper of freedom, softness, and movement. Once worn to challenge norms and allow women to move more freely, bloomers have always had a little rebellion stitched into their seams. And lately, I’ve found myself circling back to them, right alongside roomy yoga shorts as a way of blending comfort, confidence, and playful self-expression. Because let’s be honest: bloomers, yoga shorts, and even my billowy plastic pants share something magical. Puffy. Elastic-waisted. Forgiving. They celebrate volume instead of hiding it. And for someone like me, always padded, always a little crinkly, they don’t just cover. They rejoice . Yoga Shorts: Minimal & Practical Take the navy yoga shorts I’ve been eyeing at the studio, loose, breathable, and made for movement. They’re designed to let thighs stretch,...

Part of the Soft Strength Series by Alice in Yoga Pants For a long time, I treated my body like a problem to solve. If I could just hold tighter. Control more. Hide better. Strengthen harder. That was the mindset I brought into movement, into clothing, into yoga and especially into living with incontinence. But the day everything changed wasn’t the day I got stronger. It was the day I stopped fighting . The Mistake I Didn’t Know I Was Making Like a lot of people, I thought strength meant effort. More engagement. More tension. More discipline. When my body leaked, I tightened. When my clothes felt vulnerable, I layered harder. When I stepped into leggings, I braced. I didn’t realize I was living in a constant low-level clench, physically and emotionally. And no amount of strength grows well in clenched soil. Yoga Didn’t Teach Me Strength, It Taught Me Permission The first real shift came during a quiet yoga class. Nothing dramatic. No breakthrough pose. Just a mo...

Part of the Soft Strength Series by Alice in Yoga Pants I didn’t start wearing leggings because I was confident. I became confident because I kept wearing them . For a long time, leggings felt like a line I wasn’t allowed to cross, not because of comfort, but because of expectations. What men “should” wear. What strength is supposed to look like. What visibility means when you’re incontinent and padded. What changed everything wasn’t a better outfit. It was a series of small, internal shifts,  ways of thinking that softened the fear and made room for confidence to grow. If you’re a man who’s curious about leggings or already wearing them but still feeling unsure, these are the five shifts that changed everything for me. 1. I Stopped Asking “Am I Allowed?” For years, the question in my head was: “Can I wear this?” Leggings. Yoga pants. Soft fabrics. Feminine silhouettes. The moment things shifted was when I replaced that question with: “Does this help me show up more com...

Part of the Soft Strength Series by Alice in Yoga Pants If there’s one question, I get more than any other, it’s this: “Okay… but what do you actually wear?” Not in theory. Not in product descriptions. But real life,  yoga class, errands, long days, busy schedules, movement, leaks, confidence, and softness all included. So today I’m sharing my exact layering setup,  the one I rely on when I need to move freely, stay protected, and feel like myself from morning practice to afternoon coffee. This isn’t about hiding. It’s about working with your body so you can stop thinking about leaks and start living. 🌸 The Philosophy Behind My Layers Before we get specific, here’s the mindset shift that changed everything for me: Each layer has a job. No layer should fight another. When layers compete, tight elastics, stacked waistbands, compression on compression, discomfort shows up fast. When layers cooperate, everything softens. That’s the goal. 🩵 Layer 1: The Diaper ...

Part of the Soft Strength Series by Alice in Yoga Pants There’s a moment every padded yogi knows well. You slip into your leggings, smooth the waistband, take one breath… and immediately wonder: “Is this too puffy?” “Is my diaper too obvious?” “Do I look bulky?” If you’ve ever asked those questions, welcome to something I call the Soft Belt,  the relationship between your diaper, your waistband height, your leggings, and your confidence. When you understand how these pieces work together, everything feels lighter. Softer. Easier. And suddenly your leggings don’t just fit. They belong on you. 🌿 Step 1: Start With a Diaper That Matches Your Movement Your base layer matters. Not because of hiding, but because of harmony . If you’re going to yoga or Pilates, choose a diaper that: • has a high-rise fit • holds shape as it warms • has firm-but-flexible wings • creates smooth lines under stretch fabrics A diaper that collapses or bunches creates the “bulky” feeling, not...

Some days, the layers choose me. I don’t reach for colors or textures because they match — I reach for whatever feels gentle enough to hold the version of myself that woke up this morning. Today began with a soft rustle and a deep inhale — a fresh diaper settling into place, warm and certain, reminding me that support doesn’t have to be loud to be real. Over it, pastel leggings that glide instead of grip, tracing comfort along my legs with every movement. A sports bra that sits like a hug rather than a harness. And finally, a top light enough to float but structured enough to make me feel seen. Thursday Layers is becoming a quiet weekly ritual — a moment to honor how I dress my body before the world enters the conversation. These pieces aren’t costumes or armor; they’re invitations. Gentle reminders to slow down, soften, and choose comfort in ways that feel both grounded and gracefully feminine. The more I let softness lead, the more I realize: It’s not the outfit that makes the...

It feels like forever since I’ve shown up here, but maybe that’s the beauty of softness: it gives you space to step back, breathe, and come home to yourself again. Late November moved fast — new routines, new experiences, and a handful of tender shifts that reminded me why I started Alice in Yoga Pants in the first place. Even in the quiet, I stayed wrapped in my rituals: fresh diapers, pastel leggings, soft sports bras, and the cozy layers that keep me grounded in who I am. I just hadn’t put the words down. So here I am again, settling back into this space with gratitude. Thank you for still being here. 💗 I’m excited to bring new Thursday Layers, new Support Sundays, and new reflections from the journey — including a few gentle lessons I’ve been gathering quietly behind the scenes. Here’s to softness, to showing up when it feels right, and to continuing this path together. — Alice 🩷🩵 #aliceinyogapants #softreturn #selfacceptance #gentlemoments #diaperedan...