What’s going on here? My partner often insists I look adorable in my sweatpants. Was he just trying to distract me from some hidden agenda, like secretly filing for divorce? I clicked on a link and nearly choked on my wine as I absorbed the headline: “Sweatpants are a no-go. Ladies, the top reason for divorce in America? Sweatpants!”
Okay, Eva. I’ll give you some grace since you were charming in Hitch and, of course, Ryan Gosling is your partner and the father of your children. But I have a few questions. What kind of sweatpants are we discussing? Mine are from Victoria’s Secret PINK—do they count as acceptable? Or are such loopholes only valid if you’re married to someone like Adam Levine or resemble Gisele Bündchen?
Out of sheer curiosity, what do you propose we wear instead? Edible lingerie? Leather bodysuits? Lacy nightwear? I can only imagine the expression on my kids’ faces if I strutted into the kitchen to prepare dinner dressed like Britney Spears in her “Oops I Did It Again” era. Mental note: Halloween 2016 might be interesting.
Kudos to Ryan Gosling for coming to Eva’s defense on Twitter, clarifying, “The sweatpants thing was a joke. I’m wearing them right now. Yes, tweeting in sweatpants. Oops! I said too much! Twitter wins again!” Talk about a superhero moment! Who doesn’t appreciate a guy who steps up for his partner like that? No wonder Eva feels hesitant about sweatpants! Oh wait—she’s not even his wife! They aren’t officially married. To borrow a quote from Brittany Murphy in Clueless: “Why am I taking advice from you? You’re a virgin who can’t drive!” So forget the divorce threats; I’m going to continue rocking my beloved gray sweatpants. Hopefully, not just occasionally.
This article was initially published on March 20, 2015.
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In summary, sweatpants may have been deemed a fashion faux pas by some, but for many, they remain a staple of comfort. With the right mindset—and perhaps a sense of humor—it’s possible to embrace both style and comfort while navigating parenting and personal life decisions.