It might resemble a moment straight out of a film, but is it practical to wear a dress while riding a motorcycle in reality? Beyond safeguarding your decency, could donning a dress on a motorcycle be hazardous?
You can wear a dress on a motorcycle but not in the way you imagine. Loose material flapping in the wind on a motorcycle would be hazardous, but plenty of dresses have a crumpled look that could be worn under your protective gear!
Can you ride a motorcycle wearing a dress?
Yes, you can select a fabric that looks great when grumbled. The dress material is ordinarily lightweight, and some can even be quite elastic, meaning you can stretch the material and return to its shape when released.
Wear the dress as a top under your protective upper body gear and wear regular motorcycle trousers and boots.
When you arrive at your destination, remove the jacket and other protective undergarments to reveal the dress.
Slip the biker boots off and your protective trousers pulling the dress into place, you will look like a million dollars, and no one will be any the wiser that you arrived on a motorcycle.
It helps if you have some decent luggage space on your motorcycle to store your protective gear.
What should you not wear on a motorcycle?
Loose-fitting clothing, loose clothes can snag on the motorcycle, causing a potential hazard.
Clothing that offers zero protection from sliding on the road surface will disintegrate in seconds, leaving your skin exposed to deal with whatever comes its way.
If you don’t already know, road surfaces are like cheese graters to human skin, and it’s not a lot of fun getting road rash.
What should a woman wear on a motorcycle?
Female motorcycle riders should wear the same protective gear as males. There is a whole range of specialist female motorcycle jackets and trousers that will accommodate every size and shape of the female body.
All shapes and sizes are made. The jackets look as if they are fitted and provide all of the protection that a male jacket would offer. The same goes for protective trousers.
Do you have small feet? No problem, there will be boots to fit your foot in a style you like.
The number of females taking to motorcycles is soaring, and the industry is responding by accommodating female riders to experience the thrill of a motorcycle.
Can you wear normal clothes on a motorcycle?
Yes, you can. If you have an accident, you wish you had invested in protective gear. While motorcycles are fun and exhilarating, the potential for injury is higher than in a car.
If you have protective gear from head to toe, you will likely walk away from an accident unscattered.
Counter that with not wearing protective gear, you could end up seriously injured or even killed by not making the suitable investment in protective clothing