Materialistic Thoughts: Jersey & Sweatpants

First of all, I'd like to admit that I might be the wrong person to write this. After I got rid of my three sizes too large-hoodie from Tommy Hilfiger back in the beginning of high school, I've never worn anything made from jersey outside my home unless I've been to the gym or out jogging. Don't get me wrong. Done right, jersey sweaters, hoodies and even sweatpants can look great, on the right person. It's just not my personal style and honestly there are a lot of warning examples out there of how it looks when done wrong.

But lately we have seen many great examples of how it should be done. Well-known sites such as Jake Davis & The Selvedge Yard has posted about sweatpants. Brands such as Band of Outsiders, Mjolk & Silver Spoon Attire has made sweatpants that look almost taylored with a much slimmer fit than we're used to see. And Édifice made a pretty good jacket, as did swedish brand Acne, while Peter Jensen made a really nice pair of shorts.

All in all, this has made way for a much more versatile use of clothing made out of jersey which probably will make people who usually are more conservative dressers (like myself) to take the step into wearing this in a non work-out context. I welcome this change as it's always nice when pieces find a new audience and a more versatile use. As inspiration I'll give you my two personal favourites below.

Silver Spoon Attire Sweatpants SS09

Isabelle Marant SS09