The Rise of Sweatpants: How Comfort Became Fashionable

Sweatpants define the word Athleisure like nothing else. If you imagine yourself home on a weekend with a tub of ice cream or pizzas, what do you see yourself wearing? Sweatpants, sweatpants, sweatpants! What do you wear when you go gymming or for a run? Sweatpants. Sweatpants have become the clothing liked by both men and women. And now some celebs are even flaunting it on the streets or stage as a fashion wear.

Sweatpants are usually made from cotton or polyester of a heavy knit variety. Sweatpants usually have elasticized waist. They come with or without pockets. Sweatpants are usually loose and baggy and easy to put on and remove. Sweatpants were initially made for athletic purposes but they have kind of become the word synonymous with comfort.

Sweatpants are like a unisex thing but there are specialized ones for women and men. Every brand has come up with some sweatpants of their own from Nike, Hanes, Hollister to Asos.Even Victoria’s secret and playboy have come up with their own set of Joggers and sweatpants.

Sweatpants are preferred airport outfit of celebs and athletes. You can get the various variants of Sweatpants from fitted ones to baggy to joggers. There are so many styles that you will be spoilt for choice. The sweatpants also have a wide price range from low to high budget.

Adidas, Nike have their own set of followers who want to acquire every new pair of Sweatpants they offer. Abercrombie and Fitch has also launched its own set of sweatpants.

Sweatpants most commonly use fleece. But it is time to go beyond the fleece and choose materials like denim, cotton, cashmere, jersey and even faux leather. Classic black, white and gray sweatpants can be styled up with fun details like zipper pockets, colored cuff and waistbands. Experiment with camo or animal prints.