This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at C of C chapter.

As we all know fashion is pain. That pair of pants might be too tight or those heels may be killing your feet, but we wear it anyway and give up comfort for the sake of fashion.

However, fear no longer for chic has a new best friend and it’s surely the definition of comfort. Fashion is getting quite cozy this year with the ever so plush sweatpants. Yes, you heard me right, sweatpants. Though I can bank on Regina George and Gretchen Wieners screaming in disbelief of this new fad. And I can guess yoga pants are in fear of future neglect and might be putting up the argument, “at least we accentuate a women’s ASSets.” Sweatpants are finally getting their moment to prove their place in fashion.

So take your comfies out to play. I already know that as a girl you automatically have a 99.9% chance of having a pair tucked away in your drawers at this very moment. Give your sweatpants some time to shine. For no longer are they reserved for those “desperate times call for desperate measures” moments where you wake up with a hangover, are sleep deprived and stressed so looking good is not a priority, or come to the conclusion that “sweatpants are all that fits me right now.”

The rise of sweatpants is playing into fashions hottest new structure that has form disappearing before our eyes. Its slouchy silhouettes and relaxed manner are a fall trend that we can all be down to don this season. Pair sweatpants with a crop top and strappy heels or a white button up and statement jewelry or a simple tank and ballet flats. All these ensmebles will have you scoring that quintessential effortless chic vibe that we all love.

Push aside the mindset that sweatpants are only reserved for the confines of your home or the lazy days you hope you don’t run into anyone you know. This fall trend is surprising to say the least, for who would have thought we’d ever be saying sweatpants and fashionable in the same sentence! But nonetheless we should all be digging it for this opportunity may never come again in fashion history!

So get cozy this season and slip on falls favorite trend. Sweatpants are fashionable and this ladies is no joke.

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