Women wear a ‘safety layer’ over their outfit to scare off ‘creepy’ men
Women wear a ‘safety layer’ over their outfits in public to scare off ‘creepy’ men – many call it ‘sad but necessary’
Women wear “safety layers” over their outfits to scare off “creepy” men â many label it “sad but necessary.”
Rae Hersey, from New York, took over her TikTok @rae.hersey to show how she keeps herself safe in the city.
She captioned the clip, which has been viewed more than 600,000 times: “Just know that when you see me in a white button-down, the real fit is underneath.”
On the viral video, she wrote, “When you arrive at your destination and can take off your ‘subway shirt.'”
The clip showed the content creator in a café stripping off a jacket and white shirt to reveal a stylish black top with a cut-out detail.
American women, like New York’s Rae Hersey, wear “subway shirts” over their outfits to scare off “creepy” men â and many label it “sad but necessary.”
The TikTok resonated with people as many rushed to the comments to reveal that they do the same to protect themselves from unwanted attention.
One person wrote: ‘fashion safety layer.’ Another said, “The man blocker.”
While another said: “I call it my ‘summer jacket’, a large piece of thin fabric to cover my figure until I’m safely inside.”
Someone else wrote: ‘Lol!! I have an Uber shirt I’m wearing.â
While others who hadn’t heard of the trend commented on how “sad but necessary” it is to cover up to avoid unwanted looks.
One person wrote, “This is so sad, but I totally understand.” Someone else said, “sad but necessary.”
Another said, “I’ve seen another video about a subway shirt so the fact that this is common is so sad :(“
Rae used her TikTok @rae.hersey to show how she keeps herself safe in the city
The TikTok resonated with people as many rushed to the comments to reveal that they do the same to protect themselves from unwanted attention
While a fourth said, “Sad đ wish we were safe.”
However, Rae isn’t the only woman on TikTok to reveal she has to cover up on public transport.
Content creator Fiona, who lives in New York, also took over her TikTok @fionaylin to show off her oversized blazer that she wears over her dress.
She captioned the clip: “Now that it’s finally getting warmer in New York, this is your reminder to always wear a subway shirt/jacket over your cute outfit to protect yourself.”
Content creator Fiona, who lives in New York, also took to her TikTok @fionaylin to show off her oversized blazer she wears over her dress
Many rushed to the comments to leave their own thoughts with a sense of annoyance that women need to cover up to feel safer
In the video, Fiona can be seen wrapping the blazer around her stylish summer dress.
Many rushed to the comments to leave their own thoughts with a sense of annoyance that women need to cover up to feel safer.
One person wrote, “It’s sad you have to do that. People suck.’
Another said, ‘Yes! Lots of crazies on the trains, Fiona. Smart, honey..”
While someone else wrote: “To protect against the perverts.”