I think the style your referring to is athleisure (athletic leisure).
I'm more of a sweat shorts kinda guy myself.
I'm more of a sweat shorts kinda guy myself.
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Wearing jogger-style sweatpants in very casual public situations?
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I don't because I feel like an asshole wearing athleisure clothing in public, but I don't have any kind of negative attitude toward other people doing it.
There isn't, and it's been a thing for decades. Enjoy being comfortable outdoors!
I didn't know there's any "stigma" around sweats in public. Never gave a shit what anyone thinks anyway lol.
The pandemic has def changed the way I view casual clothing now. I used to wear jeans all day every day, now I wear track pants or joggers. Dgaf
Anyone who cares what anyone else is wearing outside things that are offensive/obscene/nasty is someone who's opinion is instantly invalidated for me anyway.
We're only on this hellish rock for a few short years. Rock out with your crocs out. If I'm not at work its Joggers all day baybeee.
We're only on this hellish rock for a few short years. Rock out with your crocs out. If I'm not at work its Joggers all day baybeee.
I don't like how when I wear grey ones people tend to look at my Willy and balls bobbing around.
I would never do it(American Eagle jeans are more comfortable to me), but I couldn't care less if others do.
I wear sweatpants to go to the gym, take out the trash, etc. I'll even wear them if I go to the Starbucks downstairs. But I'll wear jeans or shorts for everything else.
I'll wear polyester joggers to run errands when the weather permits and they look great with white sneakers.
I have no problem with anyone wearing jogging clothes in any social or professional situation. Be comfy when you can.
However, I can't do it. Despite how comfy they are, I don't feel comfortable wearing them outside. I blame the Seinfeld bit where he equates sweat pants with telling the world that you've given up.
However, I can't do it. Despite how comfy they are, I don't feel comfortable wearing them outside. I blame the Seinfeld bit where he equates sweat pants with telling the world that you've given up.
I've complained about this before, but I've seen dozens of makeover reality show episodes (various series, not just one) where the person in question was damn near savaged by the style experts because they DARED to go to the fucking grocery store in sweats and a tee.
Like, I get that it can be helpful for self-esteem and confidence to dress your best and have the outside reflect what's inside, but if you're out for 5 minutes grabbing some cat litter and a frozen pizza who gives a fuck? You're out running various errands, shopping for new clothes, getting a bite to eat, etc.? Ehh, maybe dress in a way that implies you've bathed and freshened up or something, but you don't need to be clubbing-ready.
As for OP's example: I think jogging pants are fine, especially how the pic shows them. Now, if you're out in tiny running shorts, a thin tank, running shoes, and a sweatband? It may seem odd because it looks like you specifically geared up for training/running/etc. At the end of the day tho, people should dress however they want and not succumb to social pressure unless what they're doing is obviously problematic.
Like, I get that it can be helpful for self-esteem and confidence to dress your best and have the outside reflect what's inside, but if you're out for 5 minutes grabbing some cat litter and a frozen pizza who gives a fuck? You're out running various errands, shopping for new clothes, getting a bite to eat, etc.? Ehh, maybe dress in a way that implies you've bathed and freshened up or something, but you don't need to be clubbing-ready.
As for OP's example: I think jogging pants are fine, especially how the pic shows them. Now, if you're out in tiny running shorts, a thin tank, running shoes, and a sweatband? It may seem odd because it looks like you specifically geared up for training/running/etc. At the end of the day tho, people should dress however they want and not succumb to social pressure unless what they're doing is obviously problematic.
2019? Nah. 2020 and beyond? I honestly rarely wear anything else unless I'm going out to dinner or something. With working from home, 2020 became the year of the track pants revival for me. At some point joggers kind of pushed their way in and now it's a back and forth between those two while my old jeans sigh dejectedly from their undisturbed shelf in the closet.
They are only for gym or lounging in my mind. You do you though. Like obviously there are exceptions when it doesn't make sense to change into another set of clothes but the cultural trend in NA has been shifting a lot to very casual wear. Most stores I see now are going heavy on that.
I love joggers! Depending on the fabric they are made out of they can look a little more presentable. Like I've had a pair made out of khaki material.
If I don't have to dress up or formal, I'm wearing sweatpants or joggers.
They're comfortable and go with anything. Past the point of caring of what people think tbh.
They're comfortable and go with anything. Past the point of caring of what people think tbh.
No, not even once for me in those. I have a few pair for lounging or an early morning (cold) run, but not even for picking the kids up from daycare. I also do not like wearing shorts in a non work-out/outdoor activity environment despite living in houston.
I'm a teacher and work in a very casual school. I wear jeans every day and, if I run out, sweatpants it is.
