10 Reasons to Ditch the Sweatpants
1. When Flying
We get it- you’re about to spend hours cramped in a tiny seat you paid too much for, surrounded by noisy mouth-breathing armrest hoggers with only stale pretzels to tide you over. How about showing a little respect by swapping the gym gear for an actual outfit? You’ll feel better, we’ll all think you showered before boarding, and everybody will be happier. And if not, there’s always the coveted drink cart.
2. While listening to your favorite record
Because we all know as soon as you get home and take off those pants/that itchy bra, your attention span drains to zilch and the likelihood of an unplanned nap skyrockets. Don’t wait for a special occasion to break out some new gear-- put on those new duds and dance!
3. After cleaning your house
You’ve scrubbed your shower for the first time in months so enjoy it before your roommate trims his beard in the sink. Feel like you’re finally an adult that has their life together by enjoying the lemon-fresh scent of your rental in jeans without holes in the crotch.
4. When showing up to your significant other’s apartment with pizza
True love is sitting on the couch, binging GoT together, wearing no pants, right? Only when it’s not an everyday occurrence. Consider throwing on your cleanest button-down shirt and springing for some bubbly while you’re at it.
5. When skyping your best friend that lives three states away
You’ve probably relied on iMessage to remind them how funny you are, but do they even remember what you look like? Comb your hair, throw on some mascara, whatever you need to do: show them you’re still as awesome as they remember, and save the hangover-Sundays for their next visit.
6. On A Date
You can only fool someone for so long before they discover you spend all your free time at home in your underwear, binging some Netflix garbage. Put your best foot forward from the get-go, because lord knows you’re about to say something offensive after that third martini.
7. Anytime after 10 a.m.
Because you’re not a garbage human, and it’s time to get out of bed, alright?
8. Anytime you decide watching “Hoarders” is an okay thing
You’ve seen what ignorance can lead to, and have probably ingested some sort of mold just by viewing these homes on your AppleTV. Take the first step towards a healthy way of living by showering and taking care of yourself.
9. When you get a haircut
Don’t waste a good haircut (and all that money. Haircuts ain’t cheap!) by looking fly from the neck up and then heading home to slump on your couch again.
10. On your birthday
We all get one day a year to make sure we pay tribute to our time here on earth. Sure, spending it on your lumpy futon with a $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza and your XboxOne friends may seem fine, but how about showing yourself you’re worth more than mediocre grease atop a stale crust? Put on something clean and go dance yourself happy.