Let's Make Rachel Green's "Apartment Pants" a Real Thing

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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.

Lou & Grey Signaturesoft Plush Wide Leg Pants
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Lou & Grey Signaturesoft Plush Wide Leg Pants

Our editors love these Signaturesoft Plush Wide Leg Pants ($50-$80) for working from home.

H&M Rib-Knit Pants
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H&M Rib-Knit Pants

These H&M Rib-Knit Pants ($35) are quite chic.

Boohoo Curve Jersey Flare Pants
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Boohoo Curve Jersey Flare Pants

These Boohoo Curve Jersey Flare Pants ($10, originally $20) are the perfect basic to own.

H&M Patch Pocket Joggers
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H&M Patch Pocket Joggers

These H&M Patch Pocket Joggers ($25) are cute enough to wear with a blouse.

Free People The Dream Pants
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Free People The Dream Pants

These The Dream Pants ($98) are crazy comfortable.

Anthropologie Linette Cropped Knit Pants
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Anthropologie Linette Cropped Knit Pants

These Linette Cropped Knit Pants ($70, originally $130) come in two other colors.

Free People Trekking Out Jogger
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Free People Trekking Out Jogger

These Trekking Out Jogger ($118) are a customer favorite.

H&M Pajama Pants
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H&M Pajama Pants

These H&M Pajama Pants ($18) are so soft.

Xirena Jordyn Pants
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Xirena Jordyn Pants

The pastel shade of these Xirena Jordyn Pants ($166) is perfect.

Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants
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Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants

Customers love these popular Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants ($70).