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In Search of the Elusive Sweatpant

Shuffling around at home, or taking the dog for a neighborhood walk, I like my sweatpants plain, baggy, made out of cotton, with an elastic waistband and at least one pocket for poop bags and a key. When did this humdrum item become as hard to find as a travel agent? In the teeming metropolis of L.A. which I call home, boasting some of the finest retail outlets on the planet, all I can locate is “athletic” wear that is low-rise, hi-performance, overly spandexed, with a fit as tight as a drum, and as unlikely an item to want to lounge in as thong underwear. Any leads greatly appreciated. (No yoga pants, please!)

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7 comments for “In Search of the Elusive Sweatpant”

  1. brewcitysingleton says:

    Try Old Navy or Gap. I’ve had my favorite pair from Old Navy for a few years and they are still in great shape. Super cozy. On this rainy and windy Wisconsin fall day I wish I was wearing them now. Good luck!

  2. Noora says:

    Try H&M, they normally have some.

    • wendy says:

      I have that EXACT pair! They’re great, because they don’t look like sweats, and I wore them on the plane to Italy this year. But I’m still in search of something cozier for hanging around the house.

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