Being stylish doesn't always have to mean that you can't be comfortable too. Many people associate men's sweats with baggy, sloppy-looking sweatpants, but that doesn't have to be the case anymore. Nowadays there are modern sweats making their way onto the scene, and they are nothing like their unfashionable predecessors.

Modern sweats have the appearance of a normal pair of pants with the exception that they have a 2-inch ribbed waistband that makes them more comfortable for men to wear. They feature a normal rise and are slimmer in the hips and through the thigh where they taper off to have a thin leg opening. Made from a mixture of cotton and spandex, they're designed for fashionable comfort. This type of sweats is also made from a woven French terry, and it's dyed with rich pigments to make it available in stylish washes like canon, green, indigo and black.

God's gift to men? Maybe. With slash pocketing styling and a zipper front fly, they even function like a normal pair of jeans, so nobody will even know that you're actually wearing sweats unless you inform them that you are. The pockets allow for the easy transportation of necessary items like wallets, keys and loose change while the zipper is convenient for toiletry purposes.

Many men value low maintenance items, and modern sweats aren't disappointing in that aspect. They're extremely easy to take care of and don't require any fancy dry cleaning. Instead, all you have to do to clean them is throw them in a washing machine on a cold wash cycle. Then, you can either tumble dry them on low or hang them out to dry on a line if you prefer to dry your clothes that way. Either way you don't have to worry about them shrinking since they're designed to fit without shrinking upon purchase.

This type of sweats takes modern function and fashion to a new level. An innovative take on the classic pair of sweats, they bring them into the current century in a way that's stylish yet comfortable. They're unique too and create a look that's all their own and that you can't necessarily get from a traditional pair of jeans.

The creators of these types of sweats wanted to offer men a departure from the usual in men's fashion. They wanted to give men the option of a stylish pair of vintage jeans that was still comfortable enough for everyday wear. By cultivating a modern version of vintage classics, they adapted traditional men's fashion items to fit the modern male. Modern sweatpants break the mold of mass-produced sweats and gives them an original, curated look.

Perhaps one of the most benefits aspects about the modern version of sweats is that they are arguably perfect for every occasion. They're comfortable enough to wear while lounging around the house, but they're stylish enough to also double for a night out on the town or even a day at the office. If you're not exactly sure whether the event you're going to requires formal or informal attire, modern sweatpants could offer the perfect solution since they can work in both formal and informal situations. Wear them with a plain T-shirt for a more casual look, or pair them with a sharp sports coat to instantly transform your casual outfit into swanky business attire.

Men who like to shop smart and get more than one outfit from an item of clothing might just find the answer in modern sweatpants. A comfortable pair of pants that's still stylish is hard to beat.