Wearing PJs in Public: A Sloppy Fashion Statement? - Stardoll

According to The Wall Street Journal, the newest trend taking over high schools wasn’t plucked off of runways or out of glossy fashion magazines. What’s “cool” right now are…pajamas. Baggy pajama bottoms, fuzzy slippers, or cozy over-sized hoodies to be precise. The pajamas-in-school trend has gotten so big that the overall sales of “activewear” clothing has tripled in the past compared to overall clothing sales, according to a NPD, a market research group. That means flannels and yoga pants are flying off the shelves, leaving jeans and dresses in the dust. Despite the fact that many adults are calling the trend “sloppy” and “lazy,” the look isn’t a fresh out of bed free for all. Footie pajamas, for one, are not welcome. The “loungewear” trend calls for pairing one large, comfy piece of clothing with a tighter, more flattering item. That means roomy flannel pajama bottoms with camisoles or long-sleeve tees, or leggings with a cozy hoodie. Clothing stores like Abercrombie and Fitch and American Eagle have hopped on the pajama train and are featuring sweatpants heavily, both in stores and online. If you fee like putting some effort into this effortless look, you can check out our shopping guide below. No need to stress though: people will probably be unable to tell the difference between the PJs you’ve had since middle school and a new, expensive A&F pair.