Sagging is a manner of wearing pants or shorts below the waist, revealing some or all of the wearer's underwear, most commonly practiced by young males. It is closely associated with hip-hop music and fashion, and is also common among skateboarders and the Skate Punk music scene.Sagging is said to have its origins in the prohibition of belts among incarcerated inmates, when belts were confiscated to prevent prisoners hanging themselves. The fashion statement spread to urban youth, as it was perceived as creating a 'tough guy' image. Initially worn by Southern California gang members, it became popular when gangsta rap artists from Los Angeles became popular in the early 90s.
Types of sagging
The most common type is sagging is men wearing their jeans or shorts just low enough to reveal the waistband of their underwear, which is rarely viewed as being provocative. Sagging becomes more controversial when the jeans or pants are worn deliberately low to reveal more underwear. Again, most frequently most saggers just reveal a few inches of underwear, with jeans held just above the genital area by a belt (or sometimes purely by friction).Specific types of sagging include:Butt Sagging, where the jeans/shorts are pulled down at the rear only, sitting just below the butt.Straight Sagging, where the jeans/shorts are worn low all the way round, usually just below the hips, but not so low as the genital area, usually held up with a belt.Extreme Sagging, where as much of the underwear as possible is revealed, showing the entire butt and some or all of the genital area, often with jeans/shorts so loose that they are in constant danger of dropping right down.Double Sagging, where one, two or three pairs of shorts/pants are worn, with each layer revealing the layer beneath. This allows the overall sag to be much lower, and therefore more impressive.Although not true "sagging", which requires underwear to be shown, Freeball Sagging is often seen on beaches, where boardshorts or trunks are worn particularly low, without underwear.
Sagging Underwear
The type of underwear revealed by sagging varies according to personal taste, and often reveals a lot about the individual sagger. Popular types of sagging underwear include:Boxer Briefs are perhaps the most popular form of underwear for sagging, usually with a branded waistband clearly visible, such as Calvin Klein or Abercrombie and Fitch. Boxer Briefs are usually worn in black, white or grey, often with a brightly colored or contrasting waistband.Boxer Shorts, usually with bold patterns and colors. Boxers are popular for sagging because of their looseness, which means they can be pulled up out of jeans and made very obvious, often hanging down over the jeans waistband.Satin Boxer Shorts, are increasingly popular for sagging, usually in very bold, bright colors, or with repeated patterns such as spots, hearts or skulls etc. Satin Boxer Shorts are favored because the shine is good for attracting attention and are viewed as being daring, which more exhibitionist saggers enjoy.
Controversy
In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Council member C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.In March 2008, the Hahira City Council passed a highly controversial clothing ordinance, in the name of public safety, that actually bans citizens from wearing pants that are below the waist and reveal skin or undergarments. The council was split 2-2, but the tie was broken by the mayor.In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited. The Virginia General Assembly tried, but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005. In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.The American Civil Liberties Union has associated laws against sagging to be racial profiling. Benetta Standly, statewide organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia stated, "In Atlanta, we see this as racial profiling... It's going to target people who are more likely to commit crimes. Understandably, there's a fear with people associating the way you dress with crimes being committed."
Types of sagging
The most common type is sagging is men wearing their jeans or shorts just low enough to reveal the waistband of their underwear, which is rarely viewed as being provocative. Sagging becomes more controversial when the jeans or pants are worn deliberately low to reveal more underwear. Again, most frequently most saggers just reveal a few inches of underwear, with jeans held just above the genital area by a belt (or sometimes purely by friction).Specific types of sagging include:Butt Sagging, where the jeans/shorts are pulled down at the rear only, sitting just below the butt.Straight Sagging, where the jeans/shorts are worn low all the way round, usually just below the hips, but not so low as the genital area, usually held up with a belt.Extreme Sagging, where as much of the underwear as possible is revealed, showing the entire butt and some or all of the genital area, often with jeans/shorts so loose that they are in constant danger of dropping right down.Double Sagging, where one, two or three pairs of shorts/pants are worn, with each layer revealing the layer beneath. This allows the overall sag to be much lower, and therefore more impressive.Although not true "sagging", which requires underwear to be shown, Freeball Sagging is often seen on beaches, where boardshorts or trunks are worn particularly low, without underwear.
Sagging Underwear
The type of underwear revealed by sagging varies according to personal taste, and often reveals a lot about the individual sagger. Popular types of sagging underwear include:Boxer Briefs are perhaps the most popular form of underwear for sagging, usually with a branded waistband clearly visible, such as Calvin Klein or Abercrombie and Fitch. Boxer Briefs are usually worn in black, white or grey, often with a brightly colored or contrasting waistband.Boxer Shorts, usually with bold patterns and colors. Boxers are popular for sagging because of their looseness, which means they can be pulled up out of jeans and made very obvious, often hanging down over the jeans waistband.Satin Boxer Shorts, are increasingly popular for sagging, usually in very bold, bright colors, or with repeated patterns such as spots, hearts or skulls etc. Satin Boxer Shorts are favored because the shine is good for attracting attention and are viewed as being daring, which more exhibitionist saggers enjoy.
Controversy
In early September, 2007, the city of Atlanta was debating whether to have the fashion statement made illegal under an ordinance sponsored by Council member C.T. Martin. This proposal caused considerable feedback.In March 2008, the Hahira City Council passed a highly controversial clothing ordinance, in the name of public safety, that actually bans citizens from wearing pants that are below the waist and reveal skin or undergarments. The council was split 2-2, but the tie was broken by the mayor.In many school districts across the United States, sagging is prohibited. The Virginia General Assembly tried, but failed to approve a law making the sagging style illegal in February 2005. In June 2007, the Town council of Delcambre, Louisiana passed an indecent exposure ordinance, prohibiting people wearing trousers which show their underwear.The American Civil Liberties Union has associated laws against sagging to be racial profiling. Benetta Standly, statewide organizer for the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia stated, "In Atlanta, we see this as racial profiling... It's going to target people who are more likely to commit crimes. Understandably, there's a fear with people associating the way you dress with crimes being committed."
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