Confession time: There’s just something about winter that, without fail, makes me fall into a major fashion rut. The only pants I can seem to tolerate are leggings and sweatpants, especially since I work from home. It takes a really good occasion to motivate me to wear denim (the bar is even higher for getting me to wear a skirt or dress).
On my recent online shopping mission to find comfy pants that feel like sweatpants but are, well, more presentable for the public, I came across lululemon’s high-waisted trousers. Knowing that trousers are one of the sneakiest little fashion hacks, I added the pants to my shopping cart immediately. They feel just like my favorite wide-leg sweatpants yet take my workwear wardrobe to the next level.
Available in a slew of neutral colors, the pull-on trousers are made from the brand’s sweat-wicking, Luxtreme fabric. I was surprised to find the pants don’t have a zipper. The back welt pockets and faux fly seriously fooled me into thinking they were just another pair of boring slacks. Luckily, there are practical front pockets for stashing my lip gloss or keys.
I appreciate the belt loops along the waistband for dressing up the pants if I want, but I’ve found they strike the perfect balance of casual yet chic without a belt. They’re the no-fuss, elevated wardrobe staple I didn’t know I needed.
After a few weeks of dressing the pants up with a blouse and pumps for date night, and dressing them down with a sweatshirt and sneakers for a casual daytime look, I’m impressed with the buttery-smooth trousers. They feel just like my favorite lululemon leggings — except better!
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Plus, the interior drawstring helps me achieve the perfect fit for my curvy body type. Most of all, I adore the endless styling possibilities. Whether I’m feeling a business chic look with a blouse or casual daytime attire featuring a cropped hoodie and white sneakers, I never have to sacrifice my comfort just to look fashionable. The roomy, wide legs somehow manage to elongate my frame (I’m 5’5, so this is often a feat) while the high-waist tucks in my midsection.
Out of all the goodies lingering among lululemon’s new arrivals, you can’t go wrong with these high-waisted trousers. I mean, it was a matter of time before the brand blended buttery-smooth activewear with chic workwear! BRB I’m adding the light ivory hue to my cart just in time for spring.
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