The Versatility of the Lounge Pant
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In the last few months, I have fallen in love with lounge pants. I wear them to class, I wear them to work, I wear them to bed. I’ll figure out how to style them in a way that is appropriate for most occasions in my life. And this process is made easier by the vast range of styles, fits and materials that you can find in today’s market of pants. To share my love of lounge pants and possibly inspire some investments, here are a few suggestions for how to incorporate these comfy pants into your everyday wardrobe.
Long Workday
With online classes, online work and online everything, the lounge pant has become an absolute necessity for people who will be sitting at their desks all day. They have turned into the perfect pair to wear with a blazer, blouse or sweater for those days when everyone on your computer screen will only be seeing your upper half. However, even for those (hopefully increasing!) days when you will be hitting the office or the classroom, many lounge pants can be dressed up with a blazer or sweater to make them office appropriate. Everyone deserves to be at maximum comfort for a long workday.
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Running Errands
For those days when your to-do list is long and you seem to be running all over the place, lounge pants are a perfect option to check off those errands that you’ve been putting off all week. Paired with your favorite sneakers or a cozy pair of Uggs, these pants will help you get where you need to go. And the best part is that you can wear almost anything on top. A long coat, a matching sweatshirt, a cropped t-shirt. Anything will do. So here’s your push to stop procrastinating, throw on those pants and hit the road.
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Lazy Sunday (or lazy any day)
On those days when you just can’t seem to roll out of bed and put any sort of outfit together, my go-to option is a pair of comfy lounging pants. I pick my favorite pair, throw on a giant t-shirt, a tank top or an oversized sweatshirt, grab some food and crawl right back into bed. Perfect for laying around all day, these pants will ensure that you have a warm, cozy and ever-so-comfortable lazy day.
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Night on the Town
Now, you may be skeptical about wearing lounge pants to your favorite restaurant or bar. But I assure you, the right lounge pant can be styled to wear to the bar and to bed. Just grab a bodysuit, a fitted tank top or some sort of cropped tee and pair it with some booties or sneakers and a cute jacket or purse. Throw on some small hoops and a dainty necklace, and you’re ready to hit the town. Not only will you be stylish, but everyone will be jealous of your high comfort level.
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So next time you are getting ready to go to class, work, the grocery store or dinner with friends, I challenge you to pull out your favorite pair of lounge pants and style them in a new way. And, hopefully, you can join me in wearing them in just about every way and every day that I do.
Strike Out,
Writer: Katie Sharp
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