Do you have a few favorite items that are the first thing you put on whenever you’ve got a fresh stack of clean laundry? I do, and right now these are my very first go-to for comfortable around-the-house pants.
I love modal / rayon type fabrics in general and have bought many of that type from the Daily Ritual line. So I’m sure that’s part of the reason I originally chose these, but in practice I don’t really see any difference as compared to all-cotton sweatpants. Instead, what makes these special is the thickness and the cut. They are thicker than any other pair of inexpensive sweatpants I’ve seen, and they’ve held their shape well through both wearing and washing. Meanwhile, the cropped wider-leg cut feels more modern than the cut of traditional sweatpants.
I’m 5’9” with a 33” inseam, so these are definitely cropped on me. They fall about halfway up my calf. Luckily (I hope!) they look like I chose the style for fashion reasons and not because the pants are just too short. I wear size 14 pants in most brands, and the Large fits me exactly right. I didn’t even have to adjust the drawstring. I’m used to slightly oversized clothing because sizing up is a safer bet when you buy online, so sometimes I find myself wishing for a bit more wiggle room in these. But actually I’m pretty sure that large is the correct size and it’s my expectations that are off. It has never felt constricting, and the thick fabric and wider legs mean that the pants fall smoothly without showing any rolls or curves. I wouldn’t exactly say “size down” like some other reviewers, but you should be safe to pick the smaller size if you’re between sizes and unsure which to pick.
My only grumble is that the cropped length leaves my calves cold on winter mornings but meanwhile the thick fabric may be too hot in summer. Luckily they should be perfect in spring and fall, and in the meantime I’ll suffer for fashion.
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finally! something that fits nicely!
It's been an adventure trying to find something that fits me on line since women's clothing sizes aren't standardized. These super comfortable lounging pants are a tiny bit large but since they have a draw string waist, that didn't matter a bit. The material is a nice weight that hangs nicely. The wide waist has both elastic and a drawstring , always a great combination. The pattern of the fabric is grays and dark grays, with a smooth finish on the outside and french terry on the inside. The pants washed and dried in the machine just fine. There are side slash pockets and back patch pockets. I'm going to be on the lookout for more from this Daily/Ritual brand as this is a winner.
