So yoga pants/jersey cropped pants and such have replaced sweats, and they're nothing new, but it looks like they're not going away anytime soon so I figured, what the hey, I might as well get you ladies to weigh in on these uber trendy, ultra popular albeit controversial pants: Are they hot or not? Sure, they're comfortable as all get out, but they have elastic waistbands, for godsakes. Personally, though it makes me cringe to admit this, I think they can look pretty cute on certain women, especially when paired with a long tank or tee that extends below the waistband (which should hit right below the belly button, not over), a jersey cardigan, and some stylish flip-flops. There, I said it. Just please make sure you have absolutely no visible panty lines, and do not push your luck by trying to wear these casual pants to work. They are good for running errands, going to the gym (hey, there's a novel idea!), doing YOGA (ha, yeah right), walking the dog, etc. Please don't sass them up with heels and a tube top and try to pass yoga pants off as club wear. Ok, I'm done. Now's your chance to speak up!
Featured above from left: Rachel Pally cropped beach pant at Standardstyle.com, $172 (yowzers!); Splendid lightweight slub crop pants at Shopbop.com, $83 (ouch!). If you guys give these a yea, I will look for budget friendly versions.
right up there with the dreaded track suit, which in some parts of europe became an everyday staple, worn with heels and jewelry.
i'm not even going to go there.
while we're at it, here's some more items that should not be worn outside in a city (country living is different):
- plaid flannel shirts (great for north woods and college campuses , no for the office)
- flip flops (yup, i'm in the minority judging by what i see, but it's beach and pool wear)
- tube tops (ok only with something covering them up)
- short shorts (when you sit down, just think about what your skin is touching and who's been there! - think park benches and movie theaters - eeewww)
- exposed bra straps (never never ok)
- chipped nails (if you can't be bothered using nail polish remover, don't do your nails)
- pyjama bottoms (see above)
- super baggy t-shirts and shapeless baggy bermuda shorts (apparently the uniform for tourists in vegas - where DO they come from?)
I'm going to have to disagree with everyone and be alone on my team. I personally only wear this after yoga classes because I have short legs and I think it makes me look even shorter. However, I am in Canada and Lululemon is a super popular brand that started here. The style is fitted and does not look anything sloppy. People love it and guys think it looks hot on women. They are famous for their yoga pants costing over 100$ a pair so not really budget-friendly. It still looks good on people and I have seen many athletic bodies wearing them.
In fact I say "nay" to all cropped pants that are not tapered in the leg. Makes everyone look shorter.