It’s 5 o’clock in the morning and your Facebook conversation got boring. You’re going to school soon.

    It’s pitch black outside and the temperature is below freezing. It takes all of your strength and willpower to pull yourself out from under your fluffy down comforter and stand on the icy cold floor. What would you rather wear: a pair of soft, worn in cotton sweatpants or a tight, itchy dress? I would choose the sweatpants any day.

    Senior Karly Coppola agrees. She said, “Sweatpants are perfect when it’s cold outside and when the classroom is cold.” Since the weather patterns at SHS fluctuate on an hourly basis, it is important to stay ahead of the game and be prepared for any cold air spurting from the vents.

    There are multiple benefits to pulling on a pair of sweats in the morning. For one, your gut has the freedom to show  its true colors. There is no longer a need to suck it in as you walk in front of the class. Let it all hang loose. The handy drawstring allows for easy adjustment as opposed to a belt that digs into your skin and requires precious time to adjust. In addition, there is no uncomfortable position when wearing sweatpants. Whether you’re running a marathon or watching one on TV, sweatpants are the perfect attire. Sweatpants are perfect for any occasion: your cousin’s wedding, a friend’s barbecue, prom…

    Junior Hannah Buckley said “Sweatpants are super comfy and I can wear them anywhere. They are much better than wearing a skirt!”

  Sweatpants also give you the freedom to expend your energy on what matters. All the time wasted on shopping and picking out your next outfit can be spent on what it important in life: designing your own collection of sweatpants, eating, or reading Judy Blume novels, to name a few.

    The amount of money you could save by investing in a few quality pairs of sweatpants is enormous. The money spent on clothes would go to better use paying for college or the upkeep of your car. Instead of spending buckets of cash on clothes you will only wear a few times, spend your money on more important things.

    Sweatpants are a man’s best friend. They are versatile, fashionable, and insanely comfortable. Dressing down is the way to go.