Shift from Athleisure to Elevated Comfort Casual Wear
There's a noticeable sentiment shift in the comments criticizing 'athleisure' (sweatpants, gym pants, 'house comfies') as inappropriate or insufficient for everyday 'outfits' outside of working out. Many users suggest 'elevating' the look with items like jeans, chinos, belts, and more structured casual shirts, even while maintaining comfort. This indicates a potential market demand for comfortable yet more polished and presentable casual wear that isn't strictly fitness-oriented. Brands could capitalize on this by offering lines of 'elevated comfort' clothing – comfortable fabrics in more tailored or 'put-together' designs, bridging the gap between athleisure and traditional casual wear. This appeals to consumers who prioritize comfort but want to appear more polished for daily activities beyond the home or gym.
Origin Reddit Post
r/fashion
I bought some outfits today
Posted by u/thetrueg-dog•07/28/2025
Top Comments
u/Amazing_Wolf_1653
Love your style man
u/upurcanal
You should buy more of the “Hawaii’an” type shirts. It looks better semi casual too w casual bottom but not both together- does that make sense? Outfit one is best, but just drk camos not pri
u/I_am_nota-human-bean
# I say: WEAR THEM ALL
u/eemmlee
I would not consider these outfits. They are good comfy lounging around the house clothes.
u/Magpie1025
The last one is the best
u/Magpie1025
The last one is the best
u/upurcanal
You should buy more of the “Hawaii’an” type shirts. It looks better semi casual too w casual bottom but not both together- does that make sense? Outfit one is best, but just drk camos not pri
u/AlexxRawwrr
No, you bought some sweatpants and tshirts. Lmao.
u/Dont-Tell-Fiona
Take them back, please!
u/Nicktendo38
Looking good brother, comfort is key imo
u/GuineapigPriestess71
Definitely not Hawaiian shirts with those camo pants, however cammo pants with a plain shirt with no print. Also, the Hawaiian shirts with some like nice cargo shorts would be fine.
u/julianazor
This is just items of clothing.... None of these are outfits. 2pc pjs are more refined
u/thetrueg-dog
Ill try that, thanks
u/Prudent_Worth5048
Camo pants with 2 (preferably) or 4 shirt would look so good! I like it though. You’ve got a relaxed/lounge style.
u/julianazor
This is just items of clothing.... None of these are outfits. 2pc pjs are more refined
u/Hazel1ris
I would return #1. Or wear the two pieces separately. 4 is the only one I like. And the pants of 3 are fine.
u/Nicktendo38
Looking good brother, comfort is key imo
u/AlexxRawwrr
No, you bought some sweatpants and tshirts. Lmao.
u/Afraid_Ad1908
Honestly, I think you have a super cool sense of style. Do you:)
u/DannyMatteo
This. Rather Infits, because you shouldn't be seen outside like that
u/DannyMatteo
This. Rather Infits, because you shouldn't be seen outside like that
u/Mermaidtoo
I don’t like the patterns together but pic 1 has two of my favorite pieces in terms of fit. You might consider switching the pieces in the first 2 pics. I think the color and style of the pic
u/eemmlee
I would not consider these outfits. They are good comfy lounging around the house clothes.
u/eatencrow
They're not worn out, is what these things have going for them.
They don't really cohere, as outfits.
It's a whole bunch of house comfies, the clothes you can't wait to jump into when you
u/carriecrisis
Looking good!
u/Over_Flounder5420
whatever makes you feel comfortable. i’m
u/EdAddict
Hawaiian shirt with khakis, orange shirt or t-shirt with camo, gray polo with blue jogger, and any of the shirts go with the gray joggers.
u/Scoviano61
I really like #2
u/Scoviano61
I really like #2
u/Dont-Tell-Fiona
Take them back, please!
u/veryjudgely
1
u/Dont-Tell-Fiona
Take them back, please!
u/Mermaidtoo
I don’t like the patterns together but pic 1 has two of my favorite pieces in terms of fit. You might consider switching the pieces in the first 2 pics. I think the color and style of the pic
u/Scarah_Scream
I personally wouldn’t consider these full “outfits”- they are all somewhat athleisure. When you aren’t working out, consider wearing jeans or chinos with a belt- it will elevate your look!
u/Pretend-Menu-8660
I like outfit 4 best! The colors suit you. I’d pair with white sneakers. Keep at it! Feels good to find things you love that you feel comfortable in!
u/veryjudgely
1
u/DannyMatteo
This. Rather Infits, because you shouldn't be seen outside like that
u/USAF_Retired2017
Where are they?
u/GuineapigPriestess71
Definitely not Hawaiian shirts with those camo pants, however cammo pants with a plain shirt with no print. Also, the Hawaiian shirts with some like nice cargo shorts would be fine.
u/Ok_Sort7430
I don't consider sweatpants "outfits".
u/Opposite-Back-9562
All this!
u/eatencrow
They're not worn out, is what these things have going for them.
They don't really cohere, as outfits.
It's a whole bunch of house comfies, the clothes you can't wait to jump into when you
u/Hazel1ris
I would return #1. Or wear the two pieces separately. 4 is the only one I like. And the pants of 3 are fine.
u/Emotional-Damage-995
I’m not a fan of gym pants outside of the gym. Unless you are a fitness Addict that clearly is not the case.
So leave the fitness attire for the gym and wear some normal pants and sho
u/BuryMelnTheSky
Those go in your comfy pile then. And in this guys outfit pile.
u/USAF_Retired2017
Where are they?
u/Opposite-Back-9562
All this!
u/Mikey4You
The last three aren’t “outfits”, they’re what my family refers to as “schlumpies” - aka the comfy house clothes you change into for kicking around the house.
The first one doesn’t make any
u/BuryMelnTheSky
Those go in your comfy pile then. And in this guys outfit pile.
u/Pretend-Menu-8660
I like outfit 4 best! The colors suit you. I’d pair with white sneakers. Keep at it! Feels good to find things you love that you feel comfortable in!
u/yiotaturtle
You can keep 2 and 4. Gladly these are separates so you don't need to burn 1 in a fire, just buy things that actually coordinate with them.
3 is perfectly acceptable for lounging at home, an
u/Ancient-Discussion64
4 only
u/eatencrow
They're not worn out, is what these things have going for them.
They don't really cohere, as outfits.
It's a whole bunch of house comfies, the clothes you can't wait to jump into when you
u/Hazel1ris
I would return #1. Or wear the two pieces separately. 4 is the only one I like. And the pants of 3 are fine.
u/Over_Flounder5420
whatever makes you feel comfortable. i’m
u/carriecrisis
Looking good!
u/Prudent_Worth5048
Camo pants with 2 (preferably) or 4 shirt would look so good! I like it though. You’ve got a relaxed/lounge style.
u/upurcanal
You should buy more of the “Hawaii’an” type shirts. It looks better semi casual too w casual bottom but not both together- does that make sense? Outfit one is best, but just drk camos not pri
u/I_am_nota-human-bean
# I say: WEAR THEM ALL
u/veryjudgely
1
u/Ok_Sort7430
I don't consider sweatpants "outfits".
u/Amazing_Wolf_1653
Love your style man
u/Dont-Tell-Fiona
Take them back, please!
u/yiotaturtle
You can keep 2 and 4. Gladly these are separates so you don't need to burn 1 in a fire, just buy things that actually coordinate with them.
3 is perfectly acceptable for lounging at home, an
u/USAF_Retired2017
Where are they?
u/Scoviano61
I really like #2
u/julianazor
This is just items of clothing.... None of these are outfits. 2pc pjs are more refined
u/carriecrisis
Looking good!
u/Magpie1025
The last one is the best
u/Afraid_Ad1908
Honestly, I think you have a super cool sense of style. Do you:)
u/eemmlee
I would not consider these outfits. They are good comfy lounging around the house clothes.
u/GuineapigPriestess71
Definitely not Hawaiian shirts with those camo pants, however cammo pants with a plain shirt with no print. Also, the Hawaiian shirts with some like nice cargo shorts would be fine.
u/Ok_Sort7430
I don't consider sweatpants "outfits".
u/upurcanal
You should buy more of the “Hawaii’an” type shirts. It looks better semi casual too w casual bottom but not both together- does that make sense? Outfit one is best, but just drk camos not pri
u/Ancient-Discussion64
4 only
u/Mermaidtoo
I don’t like the patterns together but pic 1 has two of my favorite pieces in terms of fit. You might consider switching the pieces in the first 2 pics. I think the color and style of the pic
u/EdAddict
Hawaiian shirt with khakis, orange shirt or t-shirt with camo, gray polo with blue jogger, and any of the shirts go with the gray joggers.
u/Emotional-Damage-995
I’m not a fan of gym pants outside of the gym. Unless you are a fitness Addict that clearly is not the case.
So leave the fitness attire for the gym and wear some normal pants and sho
u/Over_Flounder5420
whatever makes you feel comfortable. i’m
u/Emotional-Damage-995
I’m not a fan of gym pants outside of the gym. Unless you are a fitness Addict that clearly is not the case.
So leave the fitness attire for the gym and wear some normal pants and sho
u/Ancient-Discussion64
4 only
u/GuineapigPriestess71
Definitely not Hawaiian shirts with those camo pants, however cammo pants with a plain shirt with no print. Also, the Hawaiian shirts with some like nice cargo shorts would be fine.
u/Mikey4You
The last three aren’t “outfits”, they’re what my family refers to as “schlumpies” - aka the comfy house clothes you change into for kicking around the house.
The first one doesn’t make any
u/Nicktendo38
Looking good brother, comfort is key imo
u/carriecrisis
Looking good!
u/Amazing_Wolf_1653
Love your style man
u/Prudent_Worth5048
Camo pants with 2 (preferably) or 4 shirt would look so good! I like it though. You’ve got a relaxed/lounge style.
u/I_am_nota-human-bean
# I say: WEAR THEM ALL
u/AlexxRawwrr
No, you bought some sweatpants and tshirts. Lmao.
u/Otherwise_Cream3957
The last one is a keeper, I’m not personally a fan of the others. They don’t feel like outfits, more like you threw something on at home if that makes sense
u/Scarah_Scream
I personally wouldn’t consider these full “outfits”- they are all somewhat athleisure. When you aren’t working out, consider wearing jeans or chinos with a belt- it will elevate your look!
u/Opposite-Back-9562
All this!
u/eatencrow
They're not worn out, is what these things have going for them.
They don't really cohere, as outfits.
It's a whole bunch of house comfies, the clothes you can't wait to jump into when you
u/Scarah_Scream
I personally wouldn’t consider these full “outfits”- they are all somewhat athleisure. When you aren’t working out, consider wearing jeans or chinos with a belt- it will elevate your look!
u/EdAddict
Hawaiian shirt with khakis, orange shirt or t-shirt with camo, gray polo with blue jogger, and any of the shirts go with the gray joggers.
u/BuryMelnTheSky
Those go in your comfy pile then. And in this guys outfit pile.
u/Ancient-Discussion64
4 only
u/Otherwise_Cream3957
The last one is a keeper, I’m not personally a fan of the others. They don’t feel like outfits, more like you threw something on at home if that makes sense
u/Otherwise_Cream3957
The last one is a keeper, I’m not personally a fan of the others. They don’t feel like outfits, more like you threw something on at home if that makes sense
u/Scoviano61
I really like #2
u/Emotional-Damage-995
I’m not a fan of gym pants outside of the gym. Unless you are a fitness Addict that clearly is not the case.
So leave the fitness attire for the gym and wear some normal pants and sho
u/Otherwise_Cream3957
The last one is a keeper, I’m not personally a fan of the others. They don’t feel like outfits, more like you threw something on at home if that makes sense
u/Magpie1025
The last one is the best
u/Nicktendo38
Looking good brother, comfort is key imo
u/Hazel1ris
I would return #1. Or wear the two pieces separately. 4 is the only one I like. And the pants of 3 are fine.
u/Ok_Sort7430
I don't consider sweatpants "outfits".
u/yiotaturtle
You can keep 2 and 4. Gladly these are separates so you don't need to burn 1 in a fire, just buy things that actually coordinate with them.
3 is perfectly acceptable for lounging at home, an
u/Amazing_Wolf_1653
Love your style man
u/veryjudgely
1
u/thetrueg-dog
Ill try that, thanks
u/Scarah_Scream
I personally wouldn’t consider these full “outfits”- they are all somewhat athleisure. When you aren’t working out, consider wearing jeans or chinos with a belt- it will elevate your look!
u/Mikey4You
The last three aren’t “outfits”, they’re what my family refers to as “schlumpies” - aka the comfy house clothes you change into for kicking around the house.
The first one doesn’t make any
u/thetrueg-dog
Ill try that, thanks
u/Afraid_Ad1908
Honestly, I think you have a super cool sense of style. Do you:)
u/Pretend-Menu-8660
I like outfit 4 best! The colors suit you. I’d pair with white sneakers. Keep at it! Feels good to find things you love that you feel comfortable in!
u/Opposite-Back-9562
All this!