One of my favorite scenes from Friends is when Ross and Phoebe try to cover for Rachel's sister Jill after she has a shopping spree. They tell Rachel that they went shopping, not Jill, and show her what they "bought." Phoebe pulls out what Jill calls "Don't you want to rent me this apartment pants?" but just calls them "apartment pants." Rachel pretends that she's heard of them and ends up taking the purchase for herself.
So sure, apartment pants are totally made up, but I want to make them a real thing. Pants you exclusively wear inside your home? I'm totally into it. Besides, they're more relevant than ever now that we're all social distancing indoors. I'm defining them as an elevated pair of loungewear pants that are a little nicer than your baggiest sweats, but much more comfortable than trousers.
So now that we've got that taken care of, let's shop some apartment pants! Rachel would totally approve.
These UO Rosie Ribbed High-Waisted Flare Pants ($49) also come in white.
Our editors love these Signaturesoft Plush Wide Leg Pants ($50-$80) for working from home.
These H&M Rib-Knit Pants ($35) are quite chic.
These Boohoo Curve Jersey Flare Pants ($10, originally $20) are the perfect basic to own.
These H&M Patch Pocket Joggers ($25) are cute enough to wear with a blouse.
These The Dream Pants ($98) are crazy comfortable.
These H&M Fine-Knit Joggers ($30) look expensive, but are affordable.
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The pastel shade of these Xirena Jordyn Pants ($166) is perfect.
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