Yoga pants are slightly better than those god-awful capri-legging and ankle-elastic ones people are bafflingly bringing back into vogue... Not being one to worship runway fashion, I think there's been quite enough eighties revival already, and I could do without them deifying the weird kid in third grade, who wouldn't wear a coat and whose tube socks were always showing beneath the too-short elastic ankles of his sweatpants while he ate strawberry-flavored air for lunch.
Even if they are showing on the runways and in magazines, do reconsider sweatpants and stretch pants-- they can make almost any girl look fat, and certainly every girl look worse than they could in a structured dark jean or a pinstriped trouser. If pants with a waistband that doesn't give are your big issue because you just had a kid or you've gained a bit, for the love of all that's holy, get your mind off the number and buy a flattering pair that fits even if you have to go up a few sizes and/or have something tailored so it fits your biggest bits but nips in around your small ones. Forget the size. Examine how it makes your body look. Find someone to be objective if you cannot be. You will feel so much better about yourself if you see how beautiful you can be with three seconds more effort (like a button); and a non-stretchy waistband is helpful for reminding you when to stop stuffing handfuls of kettle corn down your gullet (for example).
These girls will never, ever have more bangin' bodies than they do now, in college. And they're wasting it all!
Some of you will dislike my vehemence on this subject, as I banish your favorite comfortable clothes to the same hell reserved for Crocs,Uggs, and Leggings Used as Pants without a Tunic (very similar to the sweatpant situation but even worse because everyone sees EVERYTHING, girl.) Sorry about that. But don't you want your booty to look the best it can?
I'm with you! This sloppy style is often referred to as "ass-vertising"! Not a good look, really.
ReplyDeleteAnd to be young w/ a fab bottom--yet wear this baggy crap. All I can say is what a waste.
All women, no matter their size, shape or age...look fabulous with great fitting clothes!
Thank heavens. I always try to tell the girls that! Sweatsuits should NOT be acceptable for outside the home or gym. Thankfully, our school district thinks so too, and have banned sweats and jammies, and are sent home to change clothes if you choose to further show off your lack of common sense .
ReplyDeleteWell said and quite valid. :)
ReplyDeleteHey- I linked back to this post from my blog. It was relevant to what I wanted to discuss, so I hope you don't mind! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't know - sometimes on a Sat/Sun to do errands I just want to wear stretchy anything. I avoid names on butts, and go for flattering cuts (ie no elastic at bottom of jogging pants). Wouldn't go to the mall or out to eat in them - but TJ Maxx and the grocery store. Yep.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't recommend it for single ladies though.
"ass-vertising" Love the term -hate seeing it!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand the appeal of wearing pj's or workout wear as clothing. There's a reason it's called lounge wear or athletic apparel.
great, great post! and very well said!
ReplyDeleteHaha. I agree with you! Unless I'm picking up take-out and making a mad dash in and out of a store, I never wear sweatpants in public. My sister does though, and I just shake my head. :)
ReplyDeletexo, becs
I do not like them at all! And they´re here in Europe as well. I´ve seen one or two bloggers looking okay or nice in them. But they do not flatter most people at all.They should be left for the gym.
ReplyDeletei love them i love hosw look and feel in them so dont be hating on them
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