Upon looking back at blog last year at this time, fashion was quite different. We were posting our new arrival of dresses and skirts and cute tops and bottoms. It was a whole different world just about a year ago in what we were wearing.
Surprise, surprise that sweatpants are selling like crazy right now. I hope you read that with a healthy dose of sarcasm because it's abundantly clear that the humble sweatpant has achieved worldwide fame. In light of current events, sweatpants and joggers have become our daily staples where jeans once were. Are you wearing sweats now? If not, are you thinking about the ones you’ll slip into as soon as you can? Either way, you probably don’t need to be told that this is the year of sweats. With the coronavirus pandemic limiting many people to their homes, and certainly cutting off the need for going-out clothes, it’s no surprise that people have been reaching for a soft elastic waistband in a hard world.
Vogue Magazine says, “All sweats are loungewear, but not all loungewear are sweats. Think of loungewear as the kingdom of clothing. Sweats are defined as a loose-fitting top and pants (often worn together but still valid apart) made from a soft, stretchy material, and accented with elastic, but not entirely spandex. Leggings are something different. As a not-so-casual observer of the category, we’ve identified a few subsets that emerged this past year and will surely continue this year. None were “invented” in 2020, but all have seen a spike in popularity over the past calendar year. And surely many more to come.“
The Matching Set - The shape is generally the same—a pair of pants with a drawstring and elastic cuffs on the ankles, lending a roomy, balloon-like shape. If a sweatsuit from 2020-21 is placed in a museum one day, it will be this variety.
Tie-Dye Sweats - Whether people were actually doing it themselves or not, it was inescapable—on masks, socks, and of course on sweats. The colors are so vibrant.
The Business on Top, Party on the Bottom - You get it…. something nice and comfy on the top and well, you decide what goes on the bottom. The sweat tops these days are beyond stylish. There is always something new happening to the sleeves and waistbands.
The Return of Velour - Not only is it right on time trend-wise, but it also checks the 2021 trend boxes. Is it comfortable? Yes. Is it eye-catching? Yes. Is it nostalgic? Boy, is it ever.
The Sweats for Evening - There’s something very charming about showing up to an event in sweatpants, using them like tailored trousers or jeans. Just throw on some heels and a jacket and you’re in a fashion forward look for the evening. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it, and I dare say that there was something a little edgy about wearing this look. It was really quite stylish!
Our new arrivals this week at Meadow are pretty much on point with what we described above. Our Boutique has many different kinds of REFLEX sweats available, but never fear, they have so much style, they might literally knock your socks off. We have matching sets in enough colors to mix and match with sweat bottoms or jeans or even your cute little pair of joggers. The sleeves on the CHERISH sweat tops have character, the waistbands have style, some hoodies are cropped and some are not. If we have succumbed to this new way to dress, then we couldn’t be happier with the way sweats are being styled! I am definitely trying to find ways to make them work in my wardrobe too. It’s pretty easy with the variety I have to chose from at Meadow Boutique. I am trying to decide which set I want to sport around the store with my white tennies. It took us a minute to realize sweats were the way it was going to be for awhile, so we stocked up so you would have a choice in the style and fit. We look forward to seeing you and helping you find that perfect style of sweats that will give you the comfort you deserve. After all, we are still in this together! xoxoxo
"Never use the word 'cheap.' Today everybody can look chic in inexpensive clothes (the rich buy them too). There is good clothing design on every level today. You can be the chicest thing in the world in a T-shirt and jeans—it’s up to you.” ~ Karl Lagerfeld
REFLEX Tie-Dye Sweats left to right | Top $28 | Bottoms $28 | Hoodie $32
REFLEX Sweats | Top & Bottoms $24 | ANIMAL PRINT Shoes $28
REFLEX Tie-Dye | Hoodie $35 | Bottoms $28
REFLEX Sweats | Top $24 | Bottoms $26 | ANIMAL PRINT Shoes $28
CHERISH Top $35 Comes in Blue & Pink | VERVET Denim $52 | BOOTS $58 | HAT $28
REFLEX Top $24 | NATURE Denim $45 | ANIMAL PRINT Shoes $28 | EARRINGS $18
CHERISH Sweatshirt $35 | CELLO Denim Fray bottom $52 Finished Hem $54 | SLIP-ON Shoes $38
CHERISH Confetti Sweatshirt $35 | CELLO Denim $54 | SLIP-ON Shoes $38
REFLEX Tie-Dye Sweatshirt $28 | CELLO Denim $54 | SLIP-ON Shoes $38
CHERISH Animal Print Top $30 | CELLO Denim $52 | SLIP-ON Shoes $38 | EARRINGS $18
CHERISH Top $32 | CELLO Denim $54 | SLIP-ON Shoes $38
REFLEX Sweatshirts $28 | CELLO Denim $52 & $54 | SLIP-ON Shoes $38 | BOOTS $48