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'''Yoga pants''' are a type of flexible, form-fitting pants designed for the practice of [[yoga]] as well as other physical activities that involve a lot of physical movement, bending and stretching. They are typically worn for sports and physical exercise, [[martial arts]], [[dancing]], [[pilates]], or [[aerobics]]. These pants are generally made of cotton, lycra spandex, nylon, polyester, wool, or a similarly light and [[stretch fabric|stretchy synthetic material]] giving the pants a very smooth and silk-like finish when worn. They are usually black, tight-fitted, and have an elastic waistband folded over at the top. Although designed specifically for yoga, the pants are also worn casually by many women.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/01/03/_workout_wear_friday_and_yoga_pants_that_look_like_dress_pants_no.html | title=Workout Wear Friday Is Not a Thing | publisher=Slate | date=Jan 3, 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014 | author=Jessica Grose}}</ref><ref name=NYT>{{cite web|last=Brodesser-Akner|first=Taffy|title=To Stretch or Not to Stretch|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/fashion/17elastic.html?pagewanted=all|work=Fashion and Style|publisher=[[New York Times]]|accessdate=5 December 2011|date=16 March 2011}}</ref>
'''Yoga pants''' are a type of flexible, form-fitting pants designed for the practice of [[yoga]] as well as other physical activities that involve a lot of movement, bending and stretching. They are typically worn for sports and physical exercise, [[martial arts]], [[dancing]], [[pilates]], or [[aerobics]]. These pants are generally made of cotton, lycra spandex, nylon, polyester, wool, or a similarly light and [[stretch fabric|stretchy synthetic material]] giving the pants a very smooth and silk-like finish when worn.<ref name=Smith>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=S.E.|title=What are Yoga Pants?|url=http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-yoga-pants.htm|work=WG|publisher=[[wiseGEEK]]|accessdate=5 December 2011}}</ref> They are usually black, tight-fitted, and have an elastic waistband folded over at the top. Although designed specifically for yoga, the pants are also worn casually by many women.<ref name=Smith/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/01/03/_workout_wear_friday_and_yoga_pants_that_look_like_dress_pants_no.html | title=Workout Wear Friday Is Not a Thing | publisher=Slate | date=Jan 3, 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014 | author=Jessica Grose}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesclothing/p/Find-The-Best-Pilates-And-Yoga-Pants-For-You.htm | title=Find the Best Pilates and Yoga Pants for You | publisher=About.com | date=October 8, 2013 | accessdate=30 January 2014 | author=Marguerite Ogle}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2513436/Are-yoga-pants-new-jeans-How-trend-led-workout-clothes-making-fashion-statements-outside-gym.html | title=Are yoga pants the new jeans? How trend-led workout clothes are making fashion statements outside the gym | publisher=Daily Mail | date=25 November 2013 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=NYT>{{cite web|last=Brodesser-Akner|first=Taffy|title=To Stretch or Not to Stretch|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/17/fashion/17elastic.html?pagewanted=all|work=Fashion and Style|publisher=[[New York Times]]|accessdate=5 December 2011|date=16 March 2011}}</ref>


==Types of yoga pants==
==Types of yoga pants==
[[File:Project Yoga Richmond 2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Yoga pants are commonly used in activities involving physical exercise, such as yoga.]]
[[File:Project Yoga Richmond 2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Yoga pants are commonly used in activities involving physical exercise, such as yoga.]]
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According to Anu Hastings with the&nbsp;product database [[Indix]], over 2,700 types of so-called "yoga pants" are now available on the market.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.indix.com/indix-product-bite-yoga-pants-taking-world/|title = Indix|date = 18 September 2014|accessdate = 21 April 2015|website = Indix|publisher = Indix|last = Hastings|first = Anu}}</ref> There are various types and styles, including the traditional boot-cut and flared yoga pants with waistbands.
[[File:Gingerbreadman Yoga Pants.png|left|thumb|Woman wearing Gingerbread man print Tilted Friday Clothing<ref>{{Cite web|title = Tilted Friday|url = http://www.tiltedfriday.com|website = www.tiltedfriday.com|accessdate = 2015-11-24}}</ref>]]
[[File:Gingerbreadman Yoga Pants.png|left|thumb|Woman wearing Gingerbread man print Tilted Friday Clothing<ref>{{Cite web|title = Tilted Friday|url = http://www.tiltedfriday.com|website = www.tiltedfriday.com|accessdate = 2015-11-24}}</ref>]]
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According to Anu Hastings with the&nbsp;product database [[Indix]], over 2,700 types of so-called "yoga pants" are now available on the market.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.indix.com/indix-product-bite-yoga-pants-taking-world/|title = Indix|date = 18 September 2014|accessdate = 21 April 2015|website = Indix|publisher = Indix|last = Hastings|first = Anu}}</ref> There are various types and styles, including the traditional boot-cut and flared yoga pants with waistbands.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://elitedaily.com/women/the-19-reasons-all-women-worship-yoga-pants/ | title=#DefaultOutfit: The 19 Reasons All Women Worship Yoga Pants | publisher=Elite Daily | date=Jan 27, 2014 | accessdate=2 October 2015 | author=Ashley Fern}}</ref>
The traditional boot-cut and flared yoga pants with waistbands is the most well-known form of yoga pants remains the most popular type of yoga pants, generally used for casual wear, active wear, lounge wear, maternity wear, club wear, or for physical activities.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/01/29/yoga_pants_are_the_perfect_choice_for_a_night_of_dancing.html | title=Yoga Pants in da Club? Great Idea | publisher=Slate | date=29 January 2014 | accessdate=24 October 2015 | author=Jessica Grose}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.vancouversun.com/life/fashion-beauty/yoga+sweats+pants/4636926/story.html | title=Yoga sweats are not pants | publisher=The Vancouver Sun | date=April 18, 2011 | accessdate=24 October 2015 | author=Suzanne Wexler}}</ref> There are various types and styles of yoga pants where they include the traditional boot cut and flared, yoga pants with waistbands.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://metronews.ca/voices/she-says/8913/uggs-crocs-yoga-pants-and-now-leggings/ | title=Uggs, crocs, yoga pants and now … leggings | publisher=Metronews.ca | date=September 20, 2011 | accessdate=30 August 2013 | author=Jessica Napier}}</ref> The third style is crop, fitted yoga pants where the pants lie above the ankle (similar to capri pants), and are oftentimes utilized for a more flattering, versatile, and dressier look. It is used commonly as casual wear, activewear, for making errands, lounging around the house, yoga class, or as clubwear on a night out.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/local/from-gym-to-dinner-workout-clothes-now-high-fashion/article_b0157380-8b19-5e3f-9d15-35e35d92ebee.html | title=From gym to dinner? Workout clothes now high fashion | publisher=Capital Gazette | date=30 January 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/03/20/lululemon-yoga-pants-recall-stock-drop-what-wear | title=Lululemon recall: What will you wear to brunch now? | publisher=HLN | date=March 20, 2013 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Jessica Camerata,}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/25/2778692/yoga-pants-recall-could-be-good.html | title=Yoga pants recall could be a good thing | accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://textilepedia.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/foldover-yoga-pants/ | title=Foldover Yoga Pants | publisher=TextileInfo | accessdate=1 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2014/01/28/ink-lounge-and-tattoo-bar-want-to-see-your-yoga-pants-in-the-club/?tid=up_next | title=Ink Lounge and Tattoo Bar want to see your yoga pants in the club | publisher=Washington Post | date=January 28, 2014 | accessdate=15 May 2014 | author=Fritz Hahn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.brit.co/lululemon-going-out-yoga-clothes/ | title=From Yoga to Da Club? Lululemon Expands Line to Include Non-Workout Apparel | publisher=Brit+Co | date=March 19, 2014 | accessdate=15 May 2014 | author=Lisa Raphael}}</ref> The boot cut and flare style yoga pants are often paired with flip flops, running shoes, flats, or [[Ugg boots]], with hoodies paired and a tank top or shirt tucked inside the hoodie. The boot cut and flared remains the most popular type of yoga pants that is generally used and is the most popular. Due to their high elasticity, yoga pants are comfortable enough to be worn during many different occasions. Yoga pants were originally created for the activity of yoga but over the years, due to their increased popularity, they have developed into a mainstream clothing item that can be found worn in classrooms, gymnasiums, restaurants, shopping malls all to way to the dance floors of nightclubs.<ref>
The traditional boot-cut and flared yoga pants with waistbands is the most well-known form of yoga pants remains the most popular type of yoga pants, generally used for casual wear, active wear, lounge wear, maternity wear, club wear, or for physical activities.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/01/29/yoga_pants_are_the_perfect_choice_for_a_night_of_dancing.html | title=Yoga Pants in da Club? Great Idea | publisher=Slate | date=29 January 2014 | accessdate=24 October 2015 | author=Jessica Grose}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://sadhanaclothing.com/blogs/our-blog/18981099-why-women-love-wearing-yoga-pants | title=Why Women Love Wearing Yoga Pants | publisher=Sadhana | date=March 4, 2015 | accessdate= October 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.vancouversun.com/life/fashion-beauty/yoga+sweats+pants/4636926/story.html | title=Yoga sweats are not pants | publisher=The Vancouver Sun | date=April 18, 2011 | accessdate=24 October 2015 | author=Suzanne Wexler}}</ref> There are various types and styles of yoga pants where they include the traditional boot cut and flared, yoga pants with waistbands.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://drunktuesday.com/2012/10/10/uggs-yoga-pants-and-north-face-the-yugga-face-season-at-penn-state/ | title=Uggs, Yoga Pants, and North Face: The Yugga Face Season at Penn State | publisher=Drunk Tuesday | date=October 10, 2012 | accessdate=30 August 2013 | author=Brandon K. Smith,}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://metronews.ca/voices/she-says/8913/uggs-crocs-yoga-pants-and-now-leggings/ | title=Uggs, crocs, yoga pants and now … leggings | publisher=Metronews.ca | date=September 20, 2011 | accessdate=30 August 2013 | author=Jessica Napier}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.jcunews.com/2013/02/07/february-fashion-forecast/ | title=February fashion forecast | publisher=JCUnews.com | date=February 7, 2013 | accessdate=30 August 2013 | author=Mary Ellen Riley}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://onwardstate.com/2012/10/16/how-to-wear-or-not-wear-uggs/ | title=How to Wear (or Not Wear) UGGs | publisher=Onward State | accessdate=30 August 2013}}</ref> The third style is crop, fitted yoga pants where the pants lie above the ankle (similar to capri pants), and are oftentimes utilized for a more flattering, versatile, and dressier look.<ref>[http://shoes.about.com/od/whattowearwithshoes/tp/What-To-Wear-With-Yoga-Pants.htm What to Wear with Yoga Pants<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://yogagainesville.weebly.com/unique-fashion-trends-of-fold-over-yoga-pants.html | title=Unique Fashion Trends of Fold Over Yoga Pants | publisher=Yogagainesville | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref> It is used commonly as casual wear, activewear, for making errands, lounging around the house, yoga class, or as clubwear on a night out.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hercampus.com/school/iup/real-live-college-guy-nick-tackles-yoga-pants | title=Real Live College Guy Nick Tackles... Yoga Pants | date=February 26, 2014 | accessdate=29 June 2014 | author=Nicholas Galczynski}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/local/from-gym-to-dinner-workout-clothes-now-high-fashion/article_b0157380-8b19-5e3f-9d15-35e35d92ebee.html | title=From gym to dinner? Workout clothes now high fashion | publisher=Capital Gazette | date=30 January 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/03/20/lululemon-yoga-pants-recall-stock-drop-what-wear | title=Lululemon recall: What will you wear to brunch now? | publisher=HLN | date=March 20, 2013 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Jessica Camerata,}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://searchingforstyle.com/2011/09/5-instances-where-you-can-wear-yoga-pants-outside-of-the-gym/ | title=5 Instances Where You Can Wear Yoga Pants Outside of the Gym | publisher=Searching for Style | date=September 22, 2011 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Alexandra Isenberg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/25/2778692/yoga-pants-recall-could-be-good.html | title=Yoga pants recall could be a good thing | accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://textilepedia.wordpress.com/2010/07/20/foldover-yoga-pants/ | title=Foldover Yoga Pants | publisher=TextileInfo | accessdate=1 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://io9.com/5883663/leggings-are-boring--try-a-pair-of-meat-pants-on-for-size | title=Leggings are boring — try a pair of meat pants on for size | date=2 September 2012 | accessdate=1 September 2013 | author=Robert T. Gonzalez}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://searchingforstyle.com/2011/01/we-dont-need-silver-lining/ | title=We Don’t Need Silver Lining | publisher=Searching for Style | date=January 3, 2011 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Alexandra Suhner Isenberg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://brokeassyogi.wordpress.com/2013/04/23/living-in-yoga-pants-just-not-to-the-bar/ | title=Living in Yoga Pants, Just Not to the Bar | publisher=WordPress | date=April 23, 2013 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Serena}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://40countdown.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/how-to-wear-yoga-pants-almost-anywhere/ | title=How to Wear Yoga Pants Almost Anywhere | publisher=Wordpress | date=August 10, 2012 | accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2014/01/28/ink-lounge-and-tattoo-bar-want-to-see-your-yoga-pants-in-the-club/?tid=up_next | title=Ink Lounge and Tattoo Bar want to see your yoga pants in the club | publisher=Washington Post | date=January 28, 2014 | accessdate=15 May 2014 | author=Fritz Hahn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.brit.co/lululemon-going-out-yoga-clothes/ | title=From Yoga to Da Club? Lululemon Expands Line to Include Non-Workout Apparel | publisher=Brit+Co | date=March 19, 2014 | accessdate=15 May 2014 | author=Lisa Raphael}}</ref> The boot cut and flare style yoga pants are often paired with flip flops, running shoes, flats, or [[Ugg boots]], with hoodies paired and a tank top or shirt tucked inside the hoodie.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.blogher.com/node/17330 | title=Yoga pants: dos and don'ts | publisher=www.blogher.com | date=March 27, 2007 | accessdate=3 September 2013 | author=Susan Wagner}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Yoga-Pants | title=How to Choose Yoga Pants: 7 Steps (with Pictures) | publisher=Wikihow | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref> The boot cut and flared remains the most popular type of yoga pants that is generally used and is the most popular. Due to their high elasticity, yoga pants are comfortable enough to be worn during many different occasions. Yoga pants were originally created for the activity of yoga but over the years, due to their increased popularity, they have developed into a mainstream clothing item that can be found worn in classrooms, gymnasiums, restaurants, shopping malls all to way to the dance floors of nightclubs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hercampus.com/school/iup/real-live-college-guy-nick-tackles-yoga-pants | title=Real Live College Guy Nick Tackles... Yoga Pants | date=February 26, 2014 | accessdate=29 June 2014 | author=Nicholas Galczynski}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web | url=http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/local/from-gym-to-dinner-workout-clothes-now-high-fashion/article_b0157380-8b19-5e3f-9d15-35e35d92ebee.html | title=From gym to dinner? Workout clothes now high fashion | publisher=Capital Gazette | date=30 January 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web | url=http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/local/from-gym-to-dinner-workout-clothes-now-high-fashion/article_b0157380-8b19-5e3f-9d15-35e35d92ebee.html | title=From gym to dinner? Workout clothes now high fashion | publisher=Capital Gazette | date=30 January 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web | url=http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/03/20/lululemon-yoga-pants-recall-stock-drop-what-wear | title=Lululemon recall: What will you wear to brunch now? | publisher=HLN | date=March 20, 2013 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Jessica Camerata,}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/25/2778692/yoga-pants-recall-could-be-good.html | title=Yoga pants recall could be a good thing | accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref>
{{cite web | url=http://www.hlntv.com/article/2013/03/20/lululemon-yoga-pants-recall-stock-drop-what-wear | title=Lululemon recall: What will you wear to brunch now? | publisher=HLN | date=March 20, 2013 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Jessica Camerata,}}</ref><ref>
{{cite web | url=http://searchingforstyle.com/2011/09/5-instances-where-you-can-wear-yoga-pants-outside-of-the-gym/ | title=5 Instances Where You Can Wear Yoga Pants Outside of the Gym | publisher=Searching for Style | date=September 22, 2011 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Alexandra Isenberg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/03/25/2778692/yoga-pants-recall-could-be-good.html | title=Yoga pants recall could be a good thing | accessdate=14 July 2013}}</ref>


The flat and fold-over waistbands are utilized to provide flexibility, comfort, coverage, style, breathability and versatility. The Flat and fold-over waist boot cut and flare yoga pants are commonly used as casual wear, workout and exercise wear, maternity wear, making errands, lounging around the house, yoga class, or as [[clubwear]] on a [[Girls' Night Out|night out]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g154943-i81-k6518784-What_do_people_wear_at_the_club-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html | title=What do people wear at the club? | publisher=Tripadvisor.ca | date=21 May 2013 | accessdate=1 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/20-places-moms-wear-yoga-pants-without-embarrassing-184300782.html | title=20 Places Moms Can Wear Yoga Pants Without Embarrassing Themselves | publisher=Yahoo | date=Nov 16, 2012 | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=The fitness world’s little black dress: These 11 must-have yoga pants | date=January 8, 2013 | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref> Typically, the more spandex contained in the yoga pants, the more likely they are to be used as exercise wear. The more cotton fabrics are more commonly used for loungewear.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://searchingforstyle.com/2011/01/we-dont-need-silver-lining/ | title=We Don’t Need Silver Lining | publisher=Searching for Style | date=January 3, 2011 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Alexandra Suhner Isenberg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2014/01/28/ink-lounge-and-tattoo-bar-want-to-see-your-yoga-pants-in-the-club/?tid=up_next | title=Ink Lounge and Tattoo Bar want to see your yoga pants in the club | publisher=[[Washington Post]] | date=January 28, 2014 | accessdate=15 May 2014 | author=Fritz Hahn}}</ref>
The flat and fold-over waists are utilized to provide flexibility, comfort, coverage, style, breathability and versatility. Flat and fold-over waist boot cut and flare yoga pants are commonly as casual wear, workout and exercise wear, maternity wear, making errands, lounging around the house, yoga class, or as [[clubwear]] on a [[Girls' Night Out|night out]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://yoganonymous.com/you-can-find-them-in-da-club-yoga-pants-are-you-down-with-the-y-p-p/ | title=You Can Find them In da Club: Yoga Pants? | publisher=Yoganonymous | date=January 28, 2014 | accessdate=24 October 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g154943-i81-k6518784-What_do_people_wear_at_the_club-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html | title=What do people wear at the club? | publisher=Tripadvisor.ca | date=21 May 2013 | accessdate=1 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.girlsinyogapants.com/back-by-popular-demand-jessenia-vice-5-pics/ | title=Back By Popular Demand | publisher=Girls In Yoga Pants.com | date=January 19, 2013 | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/20-places-moms-wear-yoga-pants-without-embarrassing-184300782.html | title=20 Places Moms Can Wear Yoga Pants Without Embarrassing Themselves | publisher=Yahoo | date=Nov 16, 2012 | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=The fitness world’s little black dress: These 11 must-have yoga pants | date=January 8, 2013 | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.scarymommy.com/7-reasons-yoga-pants-are-a-mommy-must/ | title=7 Reasons Yoga Pants Are A Mommy Must | publisher=Scary Mommy: An honest look at motherhood | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.iworeyogapants.com/2012/12/keep-on-dancing-until-world-ends.html | title=Keep On Dancing Until the World Ends | publisher=IWoreYogaPantstoWork | date=December 20, 2012 | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.toxicincbikes.com/servlet/the-1214/TOXIC-Pipes-yoga-pants/Detail | title=TOXIC Pipes yoga pants | publisher=Toxic Inc. | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g154943-i81-k5036376-Clothing_attire_for_Vancouver_bars_and_night_clubs-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html | title=Clothing attire for Vancouver bars and night clubs | date=3 January 2012 | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref><ref name="Ombre">{{cite web | url=http://yoga-world.ca/shining-shakti/ombre-tee | title=Ombre | publisher=Yoga World | accessdate=28 January 2014}}</ref><ref name="Ombre"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nearify.com/events/63236621511820125709739 | title=Yoga Pants Party | publisher=Nearify | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://styleblazer.com/199801/yoga-pants-club-maybe-one-day/ | title=Yoga Pants At The Club? Maybe One Day | publisher=Style Blazer | accessdate=15 May 2014}}</ref> Typically, the more spandex contained in the yoga pants, the more likely they are to be used as exercise wear. The more cotton fabrics are more commonly used for loungewear.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://searchingforstyle.com/2011/01/we-dont-need-silver-lining/ | title=We Don’t Need Silver Lining | publisher=Searching for Style | date=January 3, 2011 | accessdate=14 July 2013 | author=Alexandra Suhner Isenberg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2014/01/28/ink-lounge-and-tattoo-bar-want-to-see-your-yoga-pants-in-the-club/?tid=up_next | title=Ink Lounge and Tattoo Bar want to see your yoga pants in the club | publisher=[[Washington Post]] | date=January 28, 2014 | accessdate=15 May 2014 | author=Fritz Hahn}}</ref>


==Brands==
==Brands==
Due to increased popularity, yoga pants have grown to roughly 116 brands and are sold by 73 stores.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.indix.com/indix-product-bite-yoga-pants-taking-world/|title = PRODUCT BITE – ARE YOGA PANTS TAKING OVER THE WORLD?|date = 18 September 2014|accessdate = 9 April 2015|website = Indix|publisher = |last = Hastings|first = Anu}}</ref> Brands that stock yoga pants include: [[Victoria's Secret]], [[Aritzia|TNA Aritzia]], [[Gaiam|GAIAM]], [[TH3]], Hard Tail, Athleta, [[Lucy Activewear]], [[Old Navy]], Lamu,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.metowestyle.com/Lamu-Yoga-Pants-p/26561.htm | title=Lamu Yoga Pants | publisher=Me to We Style | accessdate=28 January 2014}}</ref> Vertical Athletics, [[Lululemon Athletica]], Tuff Athletics, and [[Prana]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianliving.com/moms/just_for_moms/22_awesome_yoga_pants_for_hanging_out_at_home-4.php#top_nav_slide | title=22 awesome yoga pants for hanging out at home | publisher=Canadian Living | accessdate=4 September 2013 | author=Helen Racanelli and Diana Faria}}</ref> All of these brands feature many different styles of yoga pants. Some of the different styles include: [[capris]] pants, cropped pants, [[low-rise]] pants and more. Most yoga pants come in black, however, the "classic" yoga pant colors include: navy, white, pink, blue, brown, and charcoal.
Due to increased popularity, yoga pants have grown to roughly 116 brands and are sold by 73 stores.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.indix.com/indix-product-bite-yoga-pants-taking-world/|title = PRODUCT BITE – ARE YOGA PANTS TAKING OVER THE WORLD?|date = 18 September 2014|accessdate = 9 April 2015|website = Indix|publisher = |last = Hastings|first = Anu}}</ref> Brands that stock yoga pants include: [[Victoria's Secret]], [[Aritzia|TNA Aritzia]], [[Gaiam|GAIAM]], [[TH3]], Hard Tail, Athleta, [[Lucy Activewear]], [[Old Navy]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.oldnavy.com/products/plus-size-yoga-pants.jsp# | title=Plus Size Yoga Pants Old Navy | publisher=Old Navy | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> Lamu,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.metowestyle.com/Lamu-Yoga-Pants-p/26561.htm | title=Lamu Yoga Pants | publisher=Me to We Style | accessdate=28 January 2014}}</ref> Vertical Athletics, [[Lululemon Athletica]], Yoga Crow,<ref>[http://www.yogacrow.com Yoga Crow]</ref> Tuff Athletics, and [[Prana]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.canadianliving.com/moms/just_for_moms/22_awesome_yoga_pants_for_hanging_out_at_home-4.php#top_nav_slide | title=22 awesome yoga pants for hanging out at home | publisher=Canadian Living | accessdate=4 September 2013 | author=Helen Racanelli and Diana Faria}}</ref><ref>[http://www.coapparel.ca/tuff_athletics/product_gallery/products72.php C&O Apparel Tuff Athletics Yoga Pant<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.elysiumyoga.com/top-10/top-10-yoga-brands/ | title=Top 10 Yoga Brands | publisher=Elysium Yoga | date=23 October 2012 | accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://athleta.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=46800 | title=Women's Workout Pants | publisher=Gap | accessdate=30 August 2013}}</ref> All of these brands feature many different styles of yoga pants. Some of the different styles include: [[capris]] pants, cropped pants, [[low-rise]] pants and more. Most yoga pants come in black, however, the "classic" yoga pant colors include: navy, white, pink, blue, brown, and charcoal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://yogapants49.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/different-types-of-yoga-pants-available-online | title=Different Types of Yoga Pants Available Online | accessdate=6 November 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://pilates.about.com/od/pilatesclothing/p/Find-The-Best-Pilates-And-Yoga-Pants-For-You.htm Workout Clothes: The Best Pilates and Yoga Pants for You<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newtovancouver.ca/about/about_vancouver/ | title=Part 2- Looking Like a Local | publisher=About Vancouver | date=October 26, 2011 | accessdate=4 September 2013}}</ref>


== Controversy ==
== Controversy ==
Demand for comfortable athletic wear increased in the early 2000s<ref>{{cite book|last1=Stalder|first1=Erika|title=Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing|date=2008|publisher=Houghton Mifflin Harcourt|isbn=9780547946931|page=59}}</ref> and into the next decade. [[Nike, Inc.]] reported their women’s business comprised 7 billion in 2010<ref name =Denv/> and the larger market grew to $33.6 billion by 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Will yoga pants have jean makers singing the blues?|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-yoga-pants-have-jean-makers-singing-the-blues/|website=CBS Money Watch|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=22 April 2015}}</ref>&nbsp;Nike claim the driving factor has been by the demand for fashionable workout gear that is also flattering. New colors, patterns, and structural design of yoga pants created more versatility and increased their wear in public settings. Author Mae Anderson described the new craze of yoga pants outside the gym by calling them the "new jeans."<ref name =Denv>{{Cite web|url = http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_24595974/how-yoga-pants-became-new-jeans|title = How yoga pants became the new jeans.|date = 25 November 2013|accessdate = 2 April 2015|website = Denver Post|publisher = The Denver Post|last = Anderson|first = Mae}}</ref> In September 2015 a YouTube video parodying the trend went viral. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYRENWT8lz8</ref>
Demand for comfortable athletic wear increased in the early 2000s<ref>{{cite book|last1=Stalder|first1=Erika|title=Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing|date=2008|publisher=Houghton Mifflin Harcourt|isbn=9780547946931|page=59}}</ref> and into the next decade. [[Nike, Inc.]] reported their women’s business comprised 7 billion in 2010<ref name =Denv/> and the larger market grew to $33.6 billion by 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Will yoga pants have jean makers singing the blues?|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-yoga-pants-have-jean-makers-singing-the-blues/|website=CBS Money Watch|publisher=[[Associated Press]]|accessdate=22 April 2015}}</ref>&nbsp;Nike claim the driving factor has been by the demand for fashionable workout gear that is also flattering. New colors, patterns, and structural design of yoga pants created more versatility and increased their wear in public settings. Author Mae Anderson described the new craze of yoga pants outside the gym by calling them the "new jeans."<ref name =Denv>{{Cite web|url = http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_24595974/how-yoga-pants-became-new-jeans|title = How yoga pants became the new jeans.|date = 25 November 2013|accessdate = 2 April 2015|website = Denver Post|publisher = The Denver Post|last = Anderson|first = Mae}}</ref>


===Yoga pants in public schools===
===Yoga pants in public schools===
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At [[Rockport High School]] in [[Rockport, Massachusetts]], the principal announced that the school would be tightening the rules on yoga pants. Their dress code stated that students should avoid wearing clothes that are “inappropriate in the business and workplace as well as the school.” The principal is under scrutiny for not only the rule, but for how he addressed it. After an assembly including the whole student body, the principal dismissed only the male students and spoke solely to the female students about the dress code enforcement. He claimed that females wearing these tight-fitting pants were distracting the male students. The female students were offended and felt that the way they were singled out was sexist. The male students were also offended because they felt that it was implied that they lacked maturity, self-control, and consideration. After the instant backlash from students and parents, the school district quickly revoked its increased enforcement of dress code and apologized for how the assembly was handled.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2014/03/06/rockport-high-school-leggings-ban-controversy-still-simmers/bB6p4Q7AQeriyIACzAjlWJ/story.html|title = Rockport High School leggings-ban controversy still simmers|date = 6 March 2014|accessdate = 9 April 2015|website = The Boston Globe|publisher = |last = Shemkus|first = Sarah}}</ref>
At [[Rockport High School]] in [[Rockport, Massachusetts]], the principal announced that the school would be tightening the rules on yoga pants. Their dress code stated that students should avoid wearing clothes that are “inappropriate in the business and workplace as well as the school.” The principal is under scrutiny for not only the rule, but for how he addressed it. After an assembly including the whole student body, the principal dismissed only the male students and spoke solely to the female students about the dress code enforcement. He claimed that females wearing these tight-fitting pants were distracting the male students. The female students were offended and felt that the way they were singled out was sexist. The male students were also offended because they felt that it was implied that they lacked maturity, self-control, and consideration. After the instant backlash from students and parents, the school district quickly revoked its increased enforcement of dress code and apologized for how the assembly was handled.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2014/03/06/rockport-high-school-leggings-ban-controversy-still-simmers/bB6p4Q7AQeriyIACzAjlWJ/story.html|title = Rockport High School leggings-ban controversy still simmers|date = 6 March 2014|accessdate = 9 April 2015|website = The Boston Globe|publisher = |last = Shemkus|first = Sarah}}</ref>

At [[Devils Lake High School]] in North Dakota, the principal banned female students from wearing yoga pants. The ban was made in order to "keep students, and male teachers, focused on the classwork at hand." Students and parents questioned why the school was focusing on clothing instead of more important matters, such as [[Cyber Bullying|cyber bullying]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/distracting-yoga-pants-banned-officials-north-dakota-high-school-article-1.1962380|title = 'Distracting' yoga pants banned by officials at North Dakota high school|date = 3 October 2014|accessdate = 9 April 2015|website = Daily News|publisher = NY Daily News|last = Lestch|first = Corinne}}</ref> The principal was under scrutiny for a comment he made regarding the female students wearing yoga pants. The principal had the female students watch two clips from the movie ''[[Pretty Woman]]'', then compared yoga pants to the attire of the lead character in the movie, who is a prostitute. <ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.alternet.org/education/high-school-bans-dangerous-threat-male-students-yoga-pants|title = High School Bans Dangerous Threat to Male Students: Yoga Pants|date = 3 October 2014|accessdate = 9 April 2015|website = Alternet|publisher = |last = Kutner|first = Jenny}}</ref>

Another incident occurred at an [[Evanston, Illinois]] middle school. The principal announced that girls were no longer allowed to wear yoga pants to school. Parents argued that the dictating of what their daughters could wear contributes to [[rape culture]] and blames the girls as being a distractor to their opposite-sexed peers, which insinuates that boys' education is more important than girls.' When interviewed for their thoughts, one parent stated, "Boys need to be taught to respect women no matter what they’re wearing, and that's a big deal." Another parent said, "The problem is, yet again, another institution has decided it's easier to punish girls for what they wear because there is a chance someone of the opposite sex might sexualize them." The numerous policy and dress code changes that dictate what women can and cannot wear is a small portion of the bigger picture of gender policing. <ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/19/school-bans-leggings_n_4993941.html|title = Parents Say School's Leggings 'Ban' Is Unfair To Girls, 'Contributes To Rape Culture'|date = 19 March 2014|accessdate = 9 April 2015|website = Huffington Post|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>


There are others who agree with the banning of yoga pants in public. Most often the reasoning for disagreeing with wearing yoga pants publicly is that they promote a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Amanda Hallay, professor of fashion and cultural history at New York City’s [[LIM College]], was interviewed for her opinion on yoga pants being a replacement for jeans. She stated, “Yoga pants are a step above pajamas and we don't wear pajamas out to lunch, and we certainly don't wear them to work. Pajamas are for sleeping in, and ergo, not appropriate to wear in any other setting. The same can be said for yoga pants. Yoga pants are to be worn while doing yoga."Yoga pants being worn in public can be perceived as inappropriate and unattractive. According to Hallay, to promote a more business-like or mature persona, a person should dress as such. <ref>{{Cite journal|url = |title = That's a 'no' to yoga pants; What we wear in public has to be about more than just our comfort.|last = Rhone|first = Nedra|date = 14 March 2015|journal = Atlanta Journal-Constitution|doi = |pmid = |access-date = }}</ref>
There are others who agree with the banning of yoga pants in public. Most often the reasoning for disagreeing with wearing yoga pants publicly is that they promote a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Amanda Hallay, professor of fashion and cultural history at New York City’s [[LIM College]], was interviewed for her opinion on yoga pants being a replacement for jeans. She stated, “Yoga pants are a step above pajamas and we don't wear pajamas out to lunch, and we certainly don't wear them to work. Pajamas are for sleeping in, and ergo, not appropriate to wear in any other setting. The same can be said for yoga pants. Yoga pants are to be worn while doing yoga."Yoga pants being worn in public can be perceived as inappropriate and unattractive. According to Hallay, to promote a more business-like or mature persona, a person should dress as such. <ref>{{Cite journal|url = |title = That's a 'no' to yoga pants; What we wear in public has to be about more than just our comfort.|last = Rhone|first = Nedra|date = 14 March 2015|journal = Atlanta Journal-Constitution|doi = |pmid = |access-date = }}</ref>

=== Yoga pants in business atmospheres ===
The craze for wearing yoga pants outside of the gym is not limited to the young. Many adult females have adopted yoga pants into their wardrobe for work attire. According to an online article by [[ABC News]], women have begun wearing [[Betabrand]]'s new "Dress Pant Yoga Pants", which are similar to traditional yoga pants, with the addition of "a straight-leg cut, faux zippers, a non-functional button at the waist and belt loops." Due to their similar appearance to traditional dress pants, women can easily get away with wearing them to work without reprimand from their bosses for breaking the company's dress code. Women's reasoning for wearing them to work is similar to the reason why young girls wear yoga pants to school: comfort.

There are others who agree with the banning of yoga pants in public. Most often the reasoning for disagreeing with wearing yoga pants publicly is that they promote a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Amanda Hallay, professor of fashion and cultural history at New York City’s [[LIM College]], was interviewed for her opinion on yoga pants being a replacement for jeans. She stated, “Yoga pants are a step above pajamas and we don't wear pajamas out to lunch, and we certainly don't wear them to work. Pajamas are for sleeping in, and ergo, not appropriate to wear in any other setting. The same can be said for yoga pants. Yoga pants are to be worn while doing yoga."Yoga pants being worn in public can be perceived as inappropriate and unattractive. According to Hallay, to promote a more business-like or mature persona, a person should dress as such.<ref>{{Cite journal|url = |title = That's a 'no' to yoga pants; What we wear in public has to be about more than just our comfort.|last = Rhone|first = Nedra|date = 14 March 2015|journal = Atlanta Journal-Constitution|doi = |pmid = |access-date = }}</ref>



==References==
==References==

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Lululemon's boot cut and flared yoga pant.
Lululemon crop, fitted style yoga pant.

Yoga pants are a type of flexible, form-fitting pants designed for the practice of yoga as well as other physical activities that involve a lot of movement, bending and stretching. They are typically worn for sports and physical exercise, martial arts, dancing, pilates, or aerobics. These pants are generally made of cotton, lycra spandex, nylon, polyester, wool, or a similarly light and stretchy synthetic material giving the pants a very smooth and silk-like finish when worn.[1] They are usually black, tight-fitted, and have an elastic waistband folded over at the top. Although designed specifically for yoga, the pants are also worn casually by many women.[1][2][3][4][5]

Types of yoga pants

Yoga pants are commonly used in activities involving physical exercise, such as yoga.
Woman wearing Gingerbread man print Tilted Friday Clothing[6]

According to Anu Hastings with the product database Indix, over 2,700 types of so-called "yoga pants" are now available on the market.[7] There are various types and styles, including the traditional boot-cut and flared yoga pants with waistbands.[8] The traditional boot-cut and flared yoga pants with waistbands is the most well-known form of yoga pants remains the most popular type of yoga pants, generally used for casual wear, active wear, lounge wear, maternity wear, club wear, or for physical activities.[9][10][11] There are various types and styles of yoga pants where they include the traditional boot cut and flared, yoga pants with waistbands.[12][13][14][15] The third style is crop, fitted yoga pants where the pants lie above the ankle (similar to capri pants), and are oftentimes utilized for a more flattering, versatile, and dressier look.[16][17] It is used commonly as casual wear, activewear, for making errands, lounging around the house, yoga class, or as clubwear on a night out.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29] The boot cut and flare style yoga pants are often paired with flip flops, running shoes, flats, or Ugg boots, with hoodies paired and a tank top or shirt tucked inside the hoodie.[30][31] The boot cut and flared remains the most popular type of yoga pants that is generally used and is the most popular. Due to their high elasticity, yoga pants are comfortable enough to be worn during many different occasions. Yoga pants were originally created for the activity of yoga but over the years, due to their increased popularity, they have developed into a mainstream clothing item that can be found worn in classrooms, gymnasiums, restaurants, shopping malls all to way to the dance floors of nightclubs.[32][33][34][35][36]

The flat and fold-over waists are utilized to provide flexibility, comfort, coverage, style, breathability and versatility. Flat and fold-over waist boot cut and flare yoga pants are commonly as casual wear, workout and exercise wear, maternity wear, making errands, lounging around the house, yoga class, or as clubwear on a night out.[37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][46][47][48] Typically, the more spandex contained in the yoga pants, the more likely they are to be used as exercise wear. The more cotton fabrics are more commonly used for loungewear.[49][50]

Brands

Due to increased popularity, yoga pants have grown to roughly 116 brands and are sold by 73 stores.[51] Brands that stock yoga pants include: Victoria's Secret, TNA Aritzia, GAIAM, TH3, Hard Tail, Athleta, Lucy Activewear, Old Navy,[52] Lamu,[53] Vertical Athletics, Lululemon Athletica, Yoga Crow,[54] Tuff Athletics, and Prana.[55][56][57][58] All of these brands feature many different styles of yoga pants. Some of the different styles include: capris pants, cropped pants, low-rise pants and more. Most yoga pants come in black, however, the "classic" yoga pant colors include: navy, white, pink, blue, brown, and charcoal.[59][60][61]

Controversy

Demand for comfortable athletic wear increased in the early 2000s[62] and into the next decade. Nike, Inc. reported their women’s business comprised 7 billion in 2010[63] and the larger market grew to $33.6 billion by 2015.[64] Nike claim the driving factor has been by the demand for fashionable workout gear that is also flattering. New colors, patterns, and structural design of yoga pants created more versatility and increased their wear in public settings. Author Mae Anderson described the new craze of yoga pants outside the gym by calling them the "new jeans."[63]

Yoga pants in public schools

In the United States, reaction to the wider adoption of yoga pants proved somewhat controversial for schools.[65] Some schools adopted dress codes banning yoga pants for all students, or banning them only for female students.[66][67][68] Bitch Magazine argued such bans are largely gendered, focusing on the damage caused by "distraction" by girls;[69] similar complaints caused a ban in Rockport, Massachusetts to be quickly reversed.[66]

School bans

Girls from middle school to college wear yoga pants to classes because of their high level of comfort. However, not everyone is accepting of the new trend. In February 2015, representative David Moore from Montana proposed a bill that would make wearing yoga pants in public synonymous with indecent exposure, which would be punishable by a maximum of 5 years in jail and a $5,000 fine. Moore received immediate backlash from the public and media and he quickly claimed that including yoga pants in the bill was a joke. The bill was unanimously tabled. [70]

At Rockport High School in Rockport, Massachusetts, the principal announced that the school would be tightening the rules on yoga pants. Their dress code stated that students should avoid wearing clothes that are “inappropriate in the business and workplace as well as the school.” The principal is under scrutiny for not only the rule, but for how he addressed it. After an assembly including the whole student body, the principal dismissed only the male students and spoke solely to the female students about the dress code enforcement. He claimed that females wearing these tight-fitting pants were distracting the male students. The female students were offended and felt that the way they were singled out was sexist. The male students were also offended because they felt that it was implied that they lacked maturity, self-control, and consideration. After the instant backlash from students and parents, the school district quickly revoked its increased enforcement of dress code and apologized for how the assembly was handled.[71]

At Devils Lake High School in North Dakota, the principal banned female students from wearing yoga pants. The ban was made in order to "keep students, and male teachers, focused on the classwork at hand." Students and parents questioned why the school was focusing on clothing instead of more important matters, such as cyber bullying. [72] The principal was under scrutiny for a comment he made regarding the female students wearing yoga pants. The principal had the female students watch two clips from the movie Pretty Woman, then compared yoga pants to the attire of the lead character in the movie, who is a prostitute. [73]

Another incident occurred at an Evanston, Illinois middle school. The principal announced that girls were no longer allowed to wear yoga pants to school. Parents argued that the dictating of what their daughters could wear contributes to rape culture and blames the girls as being a distractor to their opposite-sexed peers, which insinuates that boys' education is more important than girls.' When interviewed for their thoughts, one parent stated, "Boys need to be taught to respect women no matter what they’re wearing, and that's a big deal." Another parent said, "The problem is, yet again, another institution has decided it's easier to punish girls for what they wear because there is a chance someone of the opposite sex might sexualize them." The numerous policy and dress code changes that dictate what women can and cannot wear is a small portion of the bigger picture of gender policing. [74]

There are others who agree with the banning of yoga pants in public. Most often the reasoning for disagreeing with wearing yoga pants publicly is that they promote a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Amanda Hallay, professor of fashion and cultural history at New York City’s LIM College, was interviewed for her opinion on yoga pants being a replacement for jeans. She stated, “Yoga pants are a step above pajamas and we don't wear pajamas out to lunch, and we certainly don't wear them to work. Pajamas are for sleeping in, and ergo, not appropriate to wear in any other setting. The same can be said for yoga pants. Yoga pants are to be worn while doing yoga."Yoga pants being worn in public can be perceived as inappropriate and unattractive. According to Hallay, to promote a more business-like or mature persona, a person should dress as such. [75]

Yoga pants in business atmospheres

The craze for wearing yoga pants outside of the gym is not limited to the young. Many adult females have adopted yoga pants into their wardrobe for work attire. According to an online article by ABC News, women have begun wearing Betabrand's new "Dress Pant Yoga Pants", which are similar to traditional yoga pants, with the addition of "a straight-leg cut, faux zippers, a non-functional button at the waist and belt loops." Due to their similar appearance to traditional dress pants, women can easily get away with wearing them to work without reprimand from their bosses for breaking the company's dress code. Women's reasoning for wearing them to work is similar to the reason why young girls wear yoga pants to school: comfort.

There are others who agree with the banning of yoga pants in public. Most often the reasoning for disagreeing with wearing yoga pants publicly is that they promote a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Amanda Hallay, professor of fashion and cultural history at New York City’s LIM College, was interviewed for her opinion on yoga pants being a replacement for jeans. She stated, “Yoga pants are a step above pajamas and we don't wear pajamas out to lunch, and we certainly don't wear them to work. Pajamas are for sleeping in, and ergo, not appropriate to wear in any other setting. The same can be said for yoga pants. Yoga pants are to be worn while doing yoga."Yoga pants being worn in public can be perceived as inappropriate and unattractive. According to Hallay, to promote a more business-like or mature persona, a person should dress as such.[76]


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