My Lululemon ‘Pants’ (Beloved by Wall Streeters) Are Really Sweats in Disguise - New York Magazine

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• My Lululemon ‘Pants’ (Beloved by Wall Streeters) Are Really Sweats in Disguise - New York Magazine
• These WFH Pants on Sale at Nordstrom Are Just as Comfortable as Sweatpants - InStyle
• Who needs pants? How staying home is changing online shopping behavior - TODAY

My Lululemon ‘Pants’ (Beloved by Wall Streeters) Are Really Sweats in Disguise - New York Magazine Posted: 31 Mar 2020 01:20 PM PDT Photo: Courtesy of the vendor This month, I found myself shopping for pants with a more forgiving waistline to deal with the aftereffects of my winter diet. Hopeful that I'd quickly shed an inch or two, I didn't want to spend money on more than one new pair, which meant that I needed something I could pass off at work in addition to everywhere else. After browsing a few stores in the mall near our office, I settled on Lululemon's ABC Pant, impressed by how much they look like suit trousers — thereby making them office- and event-appropriate — but feel far more comfortable, thanks to their roomy cut and stretchy material. They may have cost more than I planned to spend, but given how versatile the pants seemed and how durable other Lululemon pieces I own have proved to be, the price felt justifiable. I've worn them to work practically every day since — though not yet to my actual office, because we were asked to work from home indefinitely shortly after I bought the pants. Comfier than jeans and chinos yet far more formal than sweatpants, they allow me to dress for working from home without feeling like I'm stuffed into actual trousers. Made of a proprietary fabric called Warpstreme (which Lululemon claims can stretch in four directions as opposed to two), the pants feel good whether I'm sprawled out on the couch or sitting upright at my dining table. (In my experience, you'll hit the limits of your own flexibility before you find out just how much the pants can stretch.) Because that stretch fabric is also on the waistband, the pants don't fight against me on days when I skip my at-home workout. And their tongue-in-cheek name (ABC stands for Anti-Ball-Crushing) needs no more explaining, other than to say: It's not wrong. Sure, these may not be the most fashionable. Their synthetic material means the pants stand out when paired with natural fabrics like denim, cotton, or linen. But unlike most other men's loungewear, these could be paired with a button-down shirt in a pinch — and that's not just me hypothesizing. When I bought them, a Lululemon associate told me that since the ABC Pant launched in 2015, it has become a bit of a status item among finance guys, who say they will wear the pants with a shirt and tie and their colleagues have no clue that they're basically wearing pajamas to work. Skeptical of whether this was just a sales pitch, I mentioned her claim to my cousin who works in private equity while FaceTiming, and he quickly broke into a smile. "All the associates in banking wear them," he said. "Even though they're basically yoga pants." get the strategist newsletter Actually good deals, smart shopping advice, and exclusive discounts. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us. The Strategist is designed to surface the most useful, expert recommendations for things to buy across the vast e-commerce landscape. Some of our latest conquests include the best acne treatments, rolling luggage, pillows for side sleepers, natural anxiety remedies, and bath towels. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.

These WFH Pants on Sale at Nordstrom Are Just as Comfortable as Sweatpants - InStyle Posted: 31 Mar 2020 07:00 AM PDT Top Navigation Explore InStyle Profile Menu Follow us Share options View image These WFH Pants on Sale at Nordstrom Are Just as Comfortable as Sweatpants this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.

Who needs pants? How staying home is changing online shopping behavior - TODAY Posted: 30 Mar 2020 03:07 PM PDT With most office workers now going on their third week of working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, there has also been a shift in online shopping and fashion priorities. How to dress while working from home is a hot topic that many people are still figuring out, but with nowhere to dress up and go for an evening out or date night, there is now increased interest in lingerie. Stuff We Love Get a daily roundup of items that will make your life easier, healthier and more stylish. Fashion search platform Lyst noticed a 9% spike in interest last Wednesday, compared to the previous week. Lyst is keeping a real-time fashion data blog that tracks how consumer behavior is changing as people stay home. March 24, 202001:32 "We've been tracking 'stay at home' fashion searches as more cities around the world go into lockdown, and our latest data reveals what's being worn behind closed doors," Katy Lubin, Lyst's vice president of communications, told TODAY Style in an email. While global searches spiked, she said there was increased interest in lingerie from shoppers in New York City and London. "In the U.S., there are three schools of stay-at-home shopper emerging: sporty, slouchy, and sexy. Last week, shoppers were looking for activewear for their workouts from home and comfortable sweats for enjoying Netflix on the couch. But in the last few days, we've seen a spike in searches for lingerie, specifically lacy, 'barely there' pieces from brands including Bluebella and Agent Provocateur. This suggests shoppers are either making the most of their intimate moments in isolation, or they're (un)dressing in style to spice up those Zoom calls," she said. Look no further than Ramona Singer, who is proof that lingerie can be a perfectly acceptable stay-at-home outfit. The "Real Housewives" star shared a video of herself scrubbing a toilet and mopping her floor while wearing a negligee last week. March 30, 202002:03 Another interesting point when it comes to stay-at-home style: Walmart's executive vice president Dan Barlett told Yahoo Finance last week that shirt sales are up, presumably because people want to make sure they look professional from the waist up on conference calls. After all, why waist a good pair of pants if no one is going to see them, anyway?

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