In my opinion, when it comes to knitwear, there’s nothing more satisfying than a fine ribbed knit. The texture and fit are subtle and beautiful and for me, completely and totally irresistible. Just look at the luxe styles from Bottega Veneta and Proenza Schouler and you’ll see what I mean. I love how ribbing feels minimalist and modern while simultaneously giving off the sense of total ease and comfort. During the past year, I’ve added a few yummy ribbed knit pieces to my stay-at-home wardrobe (luckily for me, there has been an overwhelming amount on the market over the last 12 months, thanks to the great big loungewear boom). However, one particular silhouette has completely won me over: a pair of chocolatey ribbed knit pants from The Line by K.

One of my favorite trends from the spring 2021 season was the concept of second-skin garments, and after wearing my pants from The Line by K for a week straight over the holidays, I discovered that they definitely speak to that covetable category but without the high price tag of a straight-off-the-runway look. Even if the world were to revert back to normal tomorrow and the idea of work from home fashion shifted, I wouldn’t leave these pants behind (and we’re talking about a pair with an elastic waistband!). Despite being categorized as loungewear, I find them to be just as versatile as most of the other ready-to-wear clothes in my closet. Between their rich, minimalist brown hue and their detailed texture, to their leg-lengthening fit, I want to wear them with anything and for every occasion.

The pants hug the body just right with the perfect amount of stretch and a slight flare. The sleek aesthetic might even convince the most anti-loungewear types to want to try a pair too. Whether it’s a soft trouser you’re after for working from home, an alternative to leggings for lounging around, or a more affordable piece that will help you try out the knit trend for yourself, it’s time to embrace these elevated ribbed knit pants that you’ll never want to take off.