It's Sweatpants Summer: Why Gen Z is Rocking Sweats in the Heat (But I Just Can’t)
- katelan317
- Jun 28
- 2 min read
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok or Instagram lately, you might’ve noticed something wild: Sweatpants Summer is a thing. Yep, Gen Z is putting on cozy sweats during the hottest time of the year and honestly, I just don’t get it.
For me? Sweats are strictly fall and winter territory. When the heat is cranking up and the sun’s blazing, the last thing I want is to be wrapped in thick cotton that feels like a personal sauna. I mean, sweatpants literally have “sweat” right in the name, no thanks!
The Sweatpants Summer Phenomenon
I get it, though. Sweats are comfy, they’re easy, and they have that effortless “I woke up like this” vibe that’s hard to beat. Plus, with so many people working from home or living that laid-back aesthetic, it makes sense that sweats are everywhere — even when the thermometer is begging for shorts.
But Here’s Why I Can’t Join the Sweatpants Summer Club
Heat + Sweats = Instant Sauna
Sweatpants in 90-degree weather? My body says no. It’s like wearing a blanket in a heatwave.
Sweats are made for cozy vibes
I associate sweats with chilly mornings, pumpkin spice, and fuzzy socks, not the sticky, sun-drenched days of summer.
Practicality wins
When it’s hot, I want breathable fabrics that let me move and breathe, not trap heat.
Final Thoughts
Sweatpants summer is definitely a vibe, and I’m here for anyone who can pull it off without melting. But for me? Sweats are a fall and winter love story, not a summer fling.
What about you? Are you sweating it out in sweats this summer, or are you Team Shorts All Day? Drop your thoughts below, let’s get comfy (or cool) together.
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