You look like a ballerina

[Christie ann]

Said by my wife who i s not all that accepting. Last winter, on a cold day, she let me borrow a pair of her leggings. I told her that they were super comfortable, warm and that I really liked them. So, now when a cold day appears, I wear my leggings around for the day. Well, today she mentioned I look like a ballerina in my “cute tights”. She was hoping I would not like the comment, but all I said was thank you and I agreed that I thought they looked nice.
...and I am still wearing them.

[StefaniLara]

Sorry she's not accepting. I had the same issue with my ex-wife, even though I was not dressing at the time. Our divorce was unrelated to my need to dress, btw.

I'm happy at least that you were able to take it as a compliment. I love wearing yoga pants when I'm relaxing.

[alwayshave]

Ah, damning with faint praise. I dislike passive aggressive comments, but at least you get to wear her leggings.

[Linda E. Woodworth]

Strange comment by someone who is not accepting.

I'd love to look like a ballerina. Heck, that's part of the reason I've started taking ballet classes.

[Jaylyn]

How do you say backfire. Her comment kinda like backfired on her. She probably thought you'd take offense to that statement. My wife sometimes says things similar but I gotten grumpy in my old age and usually just say thank you darling.

[Tracii G]

Well done with your reply.
Took the wind out of her sails so to speak.

[Shely]

yea, I absolutely love the leggins and have four or five pairs. I occasionally wear one around the house and have been waiting for the response.

[Beverley Sims]

Always take criticism as a compliment, no arguments that way. :-)

[Crissy 107]

I would have enjoyed that comment since I wanted to go to ballet school when I was 8.

[Patience]

I think your wife has inadvertently given you permission to get your own leggings.

And male ballet dancers wear them too.

[Stephanie47]

Ah, damning with faint praise.

A common ploy to belittle a person into accepting someone else's idea. If I were you I'd go buy some of my own. You may be able to find some good end of the season sales and stock up for next winter.

[BTWimRobin]

I would take it as a complement and go buy some more leggings.

[Christie ann]

tonight, I am sitting here, enjoying reading the replies in my own leggings and tunic length woman's sweatshirt.
Small steps. Now if I could paint some nails!

[Tracy Irving]

When it gets super cold in my tundra leggings do a fine job as long underwear. Dual purpose clothing? Time to go shopping!

[ambigendrous]

When I need extra warmth in the winter I go with some CuddlDuds - awesome clothing! They keep me as warm as male long underwear, but are much softer material, and thinner as well.