Sagging

Sagging is a manner of wearing trousers or jeans that sag so that the top of the trousers or jeans are significantly below the waist, sometimes revealing much of the underwear. Sagging is predominantly a male fashion. Women's wearing of low-rise jeans to reveal their G-string underwear (the "whale tail") is not generally described as sagging. A person wearing sagging trousers is sometimes called a "sagger", and in some countries this practice is known as "low-riding". It has become popular since the popularity of wearing brightly colored and patterned "boxer" underwear.

History

The style was popularized by skaters and hip-hop artists in the 1990s. It later became a symbol of freedom and cultural awareness among some youths or a symbol of their rejection of the values of mainstream society. It is often claimed the style originated from the United States prison system where belts are sometimes prohibited and there can be a lack of appropriately sized clothing.

Legal issues

Sagging clothing is a violation of some school dress codes, and the prohibition has been supported in the court system. In some towns and cities, ordinances have been passed to make the practice of wearing sagging pants illegal, citing reasons such as it being indecent exposure, while other arguments suggest that it is a cultural expression.

See also

• Fashion
• Hip hop fashion
• Low-rise (fashion)
• Dress code
• Indecent exposure

References

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