Joggers vs Track – Thandolwethu Tsekiso

Having recently switched up the location to Johannesburg, I’ve had to adjust to the cold weather this side of life.

The very first thing I had to come to terms with was that I need to start getting used to wearing socks and stop being childish and waking up with no socks on. Needless to say, I’m yet to master that art!

Anyway, I’ve also had to let go of a lot of my pretty dresses and get to wearing more jeans and track pants. I recently came across these track pants from The Fix and absolutely loved them. Obviously they remind me of the Adidas three stripe track pants I’ve been postponing getting for myself. I mean, I actually really don’t have any clothes to “chill-out” in while still looking cute.

While many may not know, there’s actually a difference between joggers and track pants. Track pants ( Tracksuit Pants ) are knitted and tend to be much heavier and baggier than joggers. Usually made from cotton, track pants allow for a good amount of flexibility and comfort. This definitely explains why they’re number one lounging around uniform for many!

On the other hand, Joggers are simply your casual pants with the distinguishing factor of cuffed bottoms. These days, joggers actually come in various styles and materials to fit ones preference. Stemming from the classic jogger, one can now purchase a slouchy jogger to a skinny jogger. Being a girl with curves, my personal favorite to lounge around in is the slouchy jogger!

Well, then what’s the difference between sweatpants and joggers? I sometimes literally can’t tell the difference with the naked eye, and I would make a terrible attempt at explaining! So, I’ll simply leave it to a better explanation I found online to make things clearer for you.

The difference between joggers and sweatpants is that joggers are actually meant for jogging. Even though they are made with the same material, joggersare lightweight and will allow your legs to breath, whereas sweatpants are thick and are meant to keep your legs warm.

Looking back to the origins of sweat pants and their functionality, one can definitely applaud their staying power through out the years. From originally being designed for athletes to being styled up for close to any occasion!

Now that I’ve shed some light on the above mentioned, let’s get back to my look. I’ve seen how well many fashionistas have styled this look, and obviously Rihanna takes the crown for me.

– Rihanna in Dimepiece Verbage Sweatpants
Image source: http://thesnobette.com

Initially, I had thought of having a hint of lingerie in there but I went for the alternative and threw on a cossie . Obviously I went for the cossie because my love for Mesh outweighs my love for laced up situations. So… maybe another day!

A perfect example of the lingerie and track pants trend as worn by leadership, Kim Kardashian.