Should I Wear Sweatpants Today? An Important Style Flowchart | HuffPost Life

Long live the elastic waistband!

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It's International Sweatpants Day -- aka our most favorite day of the year. Now we don't have to tell you why we are big fans of the elastic-waist pants ... we think we've already made it pretty clear: basically sweatpants trump all.

The comfy pants make our legs (and tummies) happy and allow us to stay comfortable all day. If you're ever debating whether it's a sweats kind of day, follow our flowchart below to determine whether or not they are an appropriate choice.

Flow chart by: Alissa Scheller

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(01 of15)

To buy: Old Navy "Go-Dry" pullover, $28. (credit:Old Navy)

(02 of15)

To buy: Under Armour "Mid" sports bra, $25. (credit:Under Armour)

(03 of15)

To buy: Gap "Breathe" tee, $35. (credit:Gap)

(04 of15)

To buy: Head "Prisma" leggings, $22. (credit:MyHabit)

(05 of15)

To buy: Adidas by Stella McCartney media player armband, $40. (credit:Adidas)

(06 of15)

To buy: Athleta "Parkour" gloves, $39. (credit:Athleta)

(07 of15)

To buy: Nike "Signal" top, $30. (credit:Nike)

(08 of15)

To buy: American Apparel nylon gym bag, $24. (credit:American Apparel)

(09 of15)

To buy: New Balance "Accelerate" running tights, $50. (credit:New Balance)

(10 of15)

To buy: Adidas "Battle of the Birds" hoodie, $45. (credit:Adidas)

(11 of15)

To buy: Zella "Z5" top, $25. (credit:Nordstrom)

(12 of15)

To buy: ToeSox "Bella" half-toe studio socks, $16. (credit:Nordstrom)

(13 of15)

To buy: Victoria's Secret "Lightweight" bra, $38. (credit:Victoria's Secret)

(14 of15)

To buy: MBJ fleece hoodie, $23. (credit:Amazon)

(15 of15)

To buy: Old Navy graphic muscle tee, $17. (credit:Old Navy)

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