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Why is wearing full leather in public seen bad?

Why does people assume wearing full leather(pants, shirt, boots, jacket, cap) in public means you are homosexual? Where did that originate from?

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago
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    Years ago, there was something of a fad among some (not all) gay men for wearing full leather. That's where the association came from.

    It's not seen as "bad," because unless you're a religious fanatic or homophobe, homosexuality isn't seen as "bad". It's just rather silly. That fad hasn't existed for years now.

  • 2 years ago

    Why Wearing Racing Leathers on Public Roads May Be a Bad Idea There is probably no safer riding attire than a one-piece leather racing suit.

  • Nick
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Most gay men I have encountered wear bright colors, short shorts and pink polo shirts. If I saw someone wearing full leather I would assume they were a biker

  • kristy
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    Probably Hollywood

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  • Anonymous
    2 years ago

    I wouldn't assume that, they might just like leather and can afford it, so why not wear it. I love leather, and wear it often - (although I'd never wear five pieces at one time, sometime less is more).

  • ?
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    its obvious if you dress like a gimp what people will think ..

  • 2 years ago

    Why do you first say it is 'seen bad' and then say it 'means you are homosexual'? What you are trying to say?

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