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Let’s be honest, not many of us are aware of the term ‘Camel toes.’ And even if we’d have randomly heard it somewhere, our first thought would have been that it is associated with camels. So, why bother? But trust us when we say this that it has nothing to do with camels except a certain resemblance to it. However, it has a huge bearing on how you appear in public. Confused? Let us give you a clear idea about what ‘camel toes’ is and how you can avoid it:
What Are Camel Toes?
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You may not know much about the term, but most women might have experienced camel toes when they step out in tight-fitted pants. Camel toes occur when a woman’s tight jeans or yoga pants snug around a woman’s lady bits and create a crease that looks something akin to a cleavage. It looks extremely unflattering and can cause embarrassment to any lady. Not to mention, it can also rub against the delicate parts of the genitalia causing abrasions and itching. Camel toes often come into the spotlight if a woman wears tight-fitting pants with a short top.
Ways To Avoid Camel Toes
Not only do Camel Toes look ugly, but they are also considered a huge fashion blunder. But there are ways to avoid them when you are going for a tight-fitted pant. Here’s how you can avoid them:
Choose The Right Fit
One of the major reasons why camel toes occur is because of ill-fitting clothes. Women often end up choosing leggings or pants that do not fit them well. Of course, leggings look great on any woman as it covers and accentuates the curves in a natural way. However, if you pick leggings that are too tight, chances are that it’ll also tightly hug around your veejay jays, creating the camel-toe crease easily.
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Choice Of Fabric Makes A Difference
A major culprit for camel toes is the type of fabric. Very thin and extremely stretchable fabrics lead to camel toes. Thus, leggings and yoga pants are often made of spandex, keeping in mind the need for exercise and yoga, which requires a lot of stretching. They are also very comfortable. No wonder that a lot of women like to hang around in their yoga pants. If you too prefer to do so but worry about camel toes, then look for yoga pants that have a thick lining around the private area. This prevents the creasing and forming of camel toes.
Go For Darker Shades
Another hack to avoid camel toes in tight-fitting pants is to choose darker shades. Dark shades such as black or navy blue can easily conceal any camel toes compared to lighter shades of fitted pants. Sweat after exercise can accumulate around the private parts and make the fabric look thinner, especially in a light shade of pants causing the camel toes to appears. Therefore, it is safer to opt for darker shades of pants.
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Pick The Right Pair Of Leggings
Almost every woman has a pair of leggings. There are easy to wear; go with any kind of outfit, accentuate your curves, and are super comfortable. What’s more, they come in a variety of shades and materials. However, leggings and yoga pants are often associated with camel toes as well. Thus, make sure you pick the right kind of leggings to avoid camel toes. Choose leggings that are made of high-quality, thick fabric and preferably of natural fabric like cotton, or a blend of it. The thin, cheap version of leggings not only results in camel toes but can also wear out and become thinner with regular use.
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Opt For The Right Underwear
Using the right kind of underwear is extremely important when you step out in yoga pants or fitted pants. And, as a rule, never go commando in your leggings. In fact, good underwear can almost always prevent camel toes. However, make sure your underwear is made of a thick fabric unlike the thin, lingerie-type of underwear. Thick underwear will not get pulled into your private parts and will prevent your leggings or tight pants from getting pulled in as well.
If you already knew about camel toes, then we hope these tips help you avoid them. For those of you who were unaware of it until now, we hope this comes as an eye-opener. So ladies, next time you prepare to step out in your favorite pair of yoga pants, leggings, or fitted pants, make sure you take a good, close look into the mirror for any signs of camel toes!
