From different tweets to facebook bumper stickers,“ Yoga pants, the man who invented them, we salute you,” yoga pants are widely known. Yoga pants are becoming more popular, but not only for women. Their main purpose may be used as a comfortable pair of pants for women to wear casually or to work out, but they also grab the attention of many men.
“ Yoga pants on girls are one of my favorite things, but it depends on who’s wearing them. If they get in the wrong hands, it can be detrimental to the team, “ said sophomore Michael Waring.
Yoga pants originated in Iran then moved to Greece before finally reaching America. They were designed with comfort in the mind and in reference to yoga. However, these yoga pants are becoming quite a trend due to the relaxed feeling of the pants and how they exenterate women’s curves.
“ They’re just so comfy and definitely cuter than sweatpants. A girl can never own too many pairs of yoga pants!” said senior Kirsten Bildsten.
Yoga pants can be purchased at many different stores and can range anywhere from 10 dollars to around 100 dollars. Lululemon is a highly popular brand of yoga pants right now, but also are more on the expensive side. Chip Wilson, a Canadian who started taking yoga, created Lululemon brand. He was inspired by the yoga and wanted to create a skin-tight pant to be worn for any occasion, not just yoga.
These well-liked, fashionable pants can be worn for all ages. A change from sweatpants, young girls can be found rocking the Victoria Secret yoga pants. The tightness of the pants makes for a better look, but also leaves for the comfortable feeling as well.
“ The stretch of yoga pants is the best. Not only do they look good, they are also comfy and keep you warm. They’re especially nice to tuck into uggs,” said senior Lauren Hura.
Yoga pants have come a long way. From originating for the purpose of practicing yoga to becoming a fashion statement and being a favorite clothing item of men.
“ Yoga pants shows off girl’s body’s. I like them a lot, probably more than anything else," said junior Jamaal Everett.
Yoga pants have it all going on. Next time you’re walking down the street, notice how many girls or women are wearing yoga pants. Chances are, there will be quite a few.
