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Wear the Damn Shorts: Sweaty Betty’s Empowering Campaign Lands at Victoria Leeds

Wear the Damn Shorts

Sweaty Betty’s mission lies in more than just activewear — it is in movement, empowerment, and conquering the insecurities that hold us back. Their latest campaign, Wear The Damn Shorts, is a bold, body-positive movement that started in 2023 after a heartfelt, viral video from one of their customers. She walked into a Sweaty Betty store and walked out inspired — not just by the products, but by the empowering energy of the Sweaty Betty store team. This scenario highlighted a really important message, and since this, they’ve made it their mission to highlight this in stores globally.

From flash mobs featuring diverse women proudly rocking the campaign WTDS (Wear The Damn Shorts) tees to mobile “power pods” inspired by Sweaty Betty changing rooms, they’re hosting uplifting dance classes with fitness partner Frame and invited women everywhere to find strength in their stories — together.

Now, in Leeds, they’re taking this further.

A Movement with Meaning

Unfortunately, many women don’t feel confident wearing or working out in shorts. Sweaty Betty wants to change that, one squat at a time.

Sweaty Betty conducted two surveys, revealing the reality that many face:

  • 67% of women believe their body image negatively impacts their self-esteem.
  • Nearly 1 in 2 women have skipped a workout because they didn’t feel confident in what they were wearing.

“Marks, scars, shape, age: don’t sweat it. We get it. Let’s find strength in our stories and let’s WEAR THE DAMN SHORTS, no matter what our movement is. Side by side. Thigh to thigh.”

Power in Community

At the Victoria Leeds Sweaty Betty store, they’re celebrating every woman who chooses to show up just as she is. Try on their staple shorts and snap a Polaroid — they’ll add your moment to the community wall as part of this incredible movement. Expect stickers, affirmation cards, and a whole lot of feel-good to take with you, because body confidence should never be confined to the fitting room!

 

So, try on the shorts. Own your story. And most importantly — wear the damn shorts!

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