Summer weight "sweatpants" for working from home

May 8, 2020 12:08 PM

These sweatpants are my everyday wear while we shelter in place. I'm looking for something similar but in a much lighter, summer weight. Key features: - elastic waist - roomy in the belly (that's where I carry my excess weight) - pockets (!) - full length pants (31" inseam so not "Tall" but a little longer than some) - made in USA
posted by metahawk to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (9 answers total)

Soma's "cool nights" line is super comfy and fit my plus size body well. I believe most of mine have pockets.
posted by nakedmolerats at 12:37 PM on May 8, 2020

This linen pant from American Giant seems to tick all your boxes (32" inseam) but is pricey.
posted by jabes at 1:30 PM on May 8, 2020

I've been looking along similar lines (plus sustainable fabric practices, which is not a thing you asked for but a bias in these recommendations) and am looking at these hemp pants from Patagonia and/or these cotton/hemp pants from Outerknown. I'd also +1 the idea of linen pants, as linen is a dreamy choice for summer in general.
posted by lhputtgrass at 1:40 PM on May 8, 2020

I've been living in my 2 pairs of joggers that have since been discontinued, so I've also been looking. I have narrowed down to either these cotton jersey joggers from Harvest & Mill or one of these jumpsuits from LA Relaxed (sizes are pretty limited here, but those shortie jumpsuits are calling my name!)
posted by thatquietgirl at 2:01 PM on May 8, 2020

I have several pairs of these joggers from Champion. They go up to 2XL, but details are vague about their origin, so not sure if it's a deal breaker. I can confirm that they are a nice weight and wear well without getting baggy.
posted by Otter_Handler at 2:43 PM on May 8, 2020

Also consider pajama bottoms. Many have pockets.
posted by Jacqueline at 12:26 AM on May 9, 2020

I just found these, plan to order a pair. I've bought a few things from them and they're great and last. When it's safe to do so I'm going to visit my family in upstate NY, which is tick infested. These will, I hope, be better than having to wear jeans in the heat.
posted by mareli at 4:56 AM on May 10, 2020

I really like crisp cotton pajama pants. Poplin is good search term if you want them not to be a knit. If you want stretchy and flowy search for jersey. Not crisp, but soft and comfy.

I scored a pair of Eileen Fisher linen elastic waist pants at a thrift store and they are divine.

I also have magical silk wool blend elastic waist pants from jcrew via thrift that are not flattering but are extremely comfortable in warm weather.
posted by bilabial at 11:48 AM on May 13, 2020

The joggers from Harvest & Mill are exactly what I am looking for but sizing doesn't run quite large enough. (I sent an email but haven't heard back - no surprise with all the COVID chaos). So, instead, I will try out a pair of pajamas from Soma and a pair of joggers from Champion. Thanks, All !!
posted by metahawk at 8:01 PM on May 13, 2020