Wings + Horns Sweat Pants

Every time I post about how much I love a great pair of trimmer fitting sweat pants people kinda freak out, which is understandable.  There is a large subset of people who just cannot wrap their heads around the idea of sweat pants ever looking good or being cool for that matter.  Since I am in complete disagreement with these particular folks I'm going to keep posting pairs that are not only obviously comfortable, but look quite spiffy in their own right.

Today's entry  into the sweat pants done right cannon are the new releases from Wings + Horns, a Canadian brand I probably haven't talked about enough.  These particular fleece sweat pants set themselves apart, much like any great garment, thanks to their details.  The adjustable cinch at the ankle is a great addition and the exterior stitching of the pockets ads some aesthetically appealing lines to what is normally a blank space of monochromatic-ness.  You can buy these sweats at Blackbird, but beware their styling.  For whatever reason they paired the pants up with some Sperry Authentic Originals and it looks pretty lame.  If I was going to wear these I would pair them up with some broken in canvas sneaks (in my case a pair of Authentic's) and a simple white tee shirt to create a low key, old school athletic vibe.  I stay comfy while the haters stay heated.

[Picture courtesy of New Dandyism.]

-L.A.S

Mark McNairy Sweatpants

I've already endorsed sweat pants because everyone deserves to be a lazy bum once in a while.  As long as you remember to still keep everything together there is no reason that a classic gray pair can't serve as the foundation to a great kit.  Just look at Mr. Mort below modeling a pair from Mr. Mark McNairy.  The white button down, blazer and dirty bucks with hiking laces are so on point that the sweatpants don't detract from the look.  I'll admit it helps that those sweatpants were designed by one of the best guys working today, but I'm really digging this.  Sometimes we take this stuff so seriously we forget that comfort and a sense of humor win out at the end of the day.  If the Japanese can do it why can't we?

-L.A.S

No Sweat, Sweat It Out, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Etc.

Jeremy recently posted an endorsement for sweatpants as a "go to hell" look for when the weather outside is frightful and I am seconding this notion.  Regardless of the fact that this realization is based on observing an incredibly stylish guy who can pretty much do no wrong (we'll keep said gentleman's identity anonymous for the time being) this is a look that I believe can work with most people.

When this "trend" (apologies to everyone who hates this word) first reared its head last fall I was admittedly opposed to the whole notion of rocking sweatpants as part of a classic, understated kit.  Looking back now it seems as though what actually bothered me was the notion of wearing tailored slacks in jersey cotton.  I still think that particular incarnation of the pant looks kind of silly, but I am fully endorsing your average, run of the mill sweat pants.

One of the cornerstones of finding your style is being comfortable in your sartorial skin and sweatpants is a great way to achieve this..."comfortable" is as much a state of mind as it is how you actually feel in your clothes.  I honestly believe you can achieve both as long as your aren't all gym teacher-ed out, although the guy in the last photo looks dope.  Pair the bottoms with a nice oxford/sweater combo and some classic sneaks and you're golden.  It's not difficult as long as you keep the sweat pants a classic shade of gray and not ill-fitting (I wonder if at any point in history anyone has taken a pair of sweatpants to the tailor).  Keep your eyes peeled for a pair like the Save Khaki or J. Crew joints below that are probably on sale this time of year.

 

  

 

 

 [Picture courtesy of Mister Crew.]

[Pictured courtesy of Backyard Bill.]

-L.A.S