I bought these pants expecting to lounge around the house in them. but once i tried them on, they were so figure flattering that i wore them to an outdoor dinner party (paired with a black tank top, silver accessories, and wedges) and got compliments galore. i still wear them to lounge in (they are super comfy) but they are also my emergency "oh we're going out tonight, honey?" pants. the only downside is that they need ironing when you pop them out of the wash (unless you are using them to loun