Love these!!!!! After working all day I come home and put on sweats, just because I want to be comfortable. And allow me to do just that and still look somewhat dressed. I could see how folks could wear them out and about, although I wouldn't, but I don't wear sweats out and about. But they are great if I wanted to work outside and still be comfortable I could and not look like I am in sweat pants. They would be great for working out in (exercising) except they are a touch long so you would have to be careful on any exercise machines, although you could hem them a bit. After reading the reviews and even thought the price was more than I would normally spend, I though I would go ahead and give them a try. I never spend this much on a pair of pants or lounge wear, but I really wanted something that didn't make me look to slouchy around the house or working out in the yard and these fit the bill. Yes after some wear they do stretch out, but after washing they go right back. The waistband is a bit tight going over your hips if you have fuller hips, but still went on fine. I love the fit and look. I would buy another pair (might wait and try to find them cheaper though) :-)  saving-money-makes-cents.com