In our lives, casual and festive clothes have the opportunity to be comfortable and fashionable. Items for an active lifestyle also tend to fall into the stylish and in-demand category. The days of stretched uniforms and elongated knees are over. The clothing industry has learned to create popular sportswear that is “for the feast, and for the world, and for good people.” Let's talk about the latest fashion trends in this category.
Styles of sweatpants - what are they?
It turns out that there are several types of them, the range is so rich that choosing at retail outlets to suit your taste is not a problem. We just need to decide what will suit us. Their main function is to provide comfort and not restrict movement.
The first thing you need to pay attention to when purchasing is quality. The stitching should be straight and the side seams even. No protruding threads or knots. The properties of the fabric are also important.Hygroscopicity and breathability will make it possible not to freeze in the frost and wind in winter, and not to sweat in the heat of summer.
Regardless of what the pants are intended for, for exercise, country holidays or for the home, they must correspond to the season.
Flare
A women's trend with which you can look stylish even in the gym or while jogging. They have returned to fashion again, emphasizing all the advantages of the female figure and lengthening the legs. They have a tight-fitting top and a slightly flared bottom from the knee, and the high waist perfectly emphasizes the waist. Can become the basis of a youth everyday look. Made from synthetic and mixed fabrics.
Bananas
By gender they are either male or female. A distinctive feature is a loose fit, roundness in the hip area and a sharp narrowing downwards., and in the calf part they remain quite free. The length can be up to the heels or below the knees. Shortened models are complemented by elastic at the bottom or cuffs. The fit is classic or high. Relevant for women and men of all ages. They are held at the waist with a wide elastic band with ties or an elastic belt.
Tights
An indispensable item for running. Derived from tights or leggings. Today they are called cycling or compression pants. Soft tactility, comfortable fit, good elasticity for muscle tone and support.
Found above the knee, to mid-calf or ankle. Available for women's, men's and unisex. The fibers from which the fabric is created have unique abilities to conduct air, retain heat and exceptionally absorb moisture.
They follow the body of an athlete, like a second skin, the compressive springy effect has a light massage effect. Models from some manufacturers are equipped with proprietary technologies with ventilated, reflective, and breathable inserts. Most often they are created only from the highest class synthetics. For yoga classes, for example, they can be made from cotton jersey.
With cuffs
Pants with cuffs, designed for outdoor activities, for meeting friends, walking around the city. Endowed with excellent modern design. They are worn by women and men ankle length or mid-calf length.
Preference is given to cotton and synthetic fabrics. A special feature is a 6-7 centimeter wide cuff made of the same fabric, located at the bottom of the trouser leg and encircling the leg. The pants are secured at the waist with an elastic band, zipper or cord.
With stripes
Recently, incredibly stylish pants with stripes have filled all the catwalks of the world. Stripes – contrasting stripes on trousers, which are an everyday and ceremonial feature in the uniform of senior military personnel.
Designers successfully embodied this idea in fashion shows, and now it has begun to decorate sports equipment. The variety of models allows you to wear them as sports pants, everyday pants and even on special occasions. Long, short, wide, narrow, urban style and sporty chic - there are a huge number of options. Visually lengthen legs and height.
Tapered
High fashion has also turned its attention to tapered pants, in which you can walk around the city or park, or do jogging and yoga. Models that taper at the bottom are available in standard length and shortened.
They are complemented by a wide thick belt at the waist or hips, side pockets, and decorative zippers. Made of wool, cotton, knitwear, neatly fitting to the figure, carefully selected in size, suitable for both girls and boys.
Wide
From the hip to the very bottom, the leg width is the same. A very comfortable model for overweight people or pregnant women. Thick fabric contains different proportions of natural and synthetic threads, which allows it to easily absorb moisture and at the same time allows the skin to breathe well. Are a great option for people with a slender constitution who want to add volume to their figure.
Direct
A classic design for absolutely all ages and body types. Significant differences can only be in the length and additional elements in the form of pockets and the texture of the waistband. Does not focus on figure flaws. Intended for people who prefer conservatism and following traditions. Good for any sport and for creating a free urban look.
Joggers
Recently they have become very popular among the younger generation. Their purpose was once only sports for vigorous jogging, that is, jogging.. But they were so loved by young people that they very successfully migrated into the category of everyday clothing.
Loose-fitting, with soft elastic at the waist and ankles, they are made from knitwear, cotton, and summer versions of women's models are even made from noble fabrics like silk. Therefore, their belonging to the sports type is already very doubtful.
Breeches
Very voluminous at the hips and sharply tapering from the knees to the ankles. They are named after the French army general Gaston Galiffe, who invented them for ease of wearing after being wounded in the leg. In the eighties of the last century, they successfully became fashionable for women, and in the year 2000 they won the attention of the male half of the world's population. And now they are distinguished by creativity and grace. Every year their popularity is growing more and more, now as stylish sportswear.
With elastic band
This element in sweatpants is located at the ankle. Preventing the pant leg from rising up or getting tangled in shoes during dynamic movements. Which is a big advantage for comfort during intense movements. Sometimes accompanied by decorative inscriptions, pockets with zippers, and a cord on the belt. They come in length up to the ankles or slightly below the knee. That's why When purchasing, you should pay attention to the loose fit of the elastic band around the anklesso as not to experience discomfort later during exercise.
When choosing sweatpants, you should focus on the time of year when they will be used. If winter models are equipped with insulation, then their use in summer is categorically undesirable. Or summer fabrics made from thin lightweight materials can cause hypothermia and deteriorate your health.
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