Essentials Homecoming Yellow Sweatpant

Yellow is a statement colour here, which is unusual for a brand built on restraint. Homecoming is one of the collegiate-themed drops, tied to the American university calendar the brand keeps returning to. Brushed fleece with the logo kept small and low on the leg, so they read as good joggers first and branded second. The palette is the point: Essentials stays within a narrow band of muted tones, which is why pieces layer with each other so easily.

Fit. Relaxed through the thigh with a gentle taper rather than a hard cuff, so they break over the shoe instead of stacking. The most forgiving fit in the range.

Styling. They work with lower-profile footwear as well as chunky trainers, which a hard-tapered jogger does not.

Care. Cold wash inside out, no softener, air dry. Softener coats the brushed inner face and the fleece stops feeling like fleece, which is most of what you paid for.

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