It’s been almost three years since the pandemic forced millions of people inside and sweatpants became the defining fashion of the early 2020s. But even before that, the loungewear basic had crossed over from something you wear only at home or at the gym to an acceptable and stylish alternative to jeans or other casual pants.
Sweatpants have been around since the 1920s and were first introduced to the world by the founder of the French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif, Émile Camuset. The style was meant to keep you warm while absorbing sweat and was originally made of knitted cotton to allow for easy mobility.
Since then, humble cotton sweats have been remixed and reimagined by dozens of brands, so we talked to a panel of 15 stylish people to find some of the very best ones. According to David Bruno, owner of Départ Wine, sweatpants have never been more versatile.
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