One of my favorite scenes from Friends [1] 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 [2] indoors. I'm defining them as an elevated pair of loungewear pants [3] 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.
UO Rosie Ribbed High-Waisted Flare Pants
These UO Rosie Ribbed High-Waisted Flare Pants [5] ($49) also come in white.
Lou & Grey Signaturesoft Plush Wide Leg Pants
Our editors love these Signaturesoft Plush Wide Leg Pants [6] ($50-$80) for working from home.
H&M Rib-Knit Pants
These H&M Rib-Knit Pants [7] ($35) are quite chic.
Boohoo Curve Jersey Flare Pants
These Boohoo Curve Jersey Flare Pants [8] ($10, originally $20) are the perfect basic to own.
H&M Patch Pocket Joggers
These H&M Patch Pocket Joggers [9] ($25) are cute enough to wear with a blouse.
Free People The Dream Pants
These The Dream Pants [10] ($98) are crazy comfortable.
H&M Fine-Knit Joggers
These H&M Fine-Knit Joggers [11] ($30) look expensive, but are affordable.
Anthropologie Linette Cropped Knit Pants
These Linette Cropped Knit Pants [12] ($70, originally $130) come in two other colors.
Free People Trekking Out Jogger
These Trekking Out Jogger [13] ($118) are a customer favorite.
Saturday/Sunday Lisa Cropped Wide-Leg Pants
Bring a little drama in these comfy Saturday/Sunday Lisa Cropped Wide-Leg Pants [14] ($68).
H&M Pajama Pants
These H&M Pajama Pants [15] ($18) are so soft.
Xirena Jordyn Pants
The pastel shade of these Xirena Jordyn Pants [16] ($166) is perfect.
Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants
Customers love these popular Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants [17] ($70).
Splendid Bayside Cargo Pants
Looking for a cool pair of cargo pants? No doubt you need these lightweight Splendid Bayside Cargo Pants [18] ($158).