# Ultra-Comfy Office Attire The Fold Designed a Pair of Classic Trousers That Feel Like Leggings By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-01-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fold1 References: [thefoldlondon](https://thefoldlondon.com/product/workout-performance-4-way-stretch-skinny-trousers-black/#anchor) The Fold recently launched a new trouser design that's perfect for those looking to spruce up their [work attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athleticinspired-clothing) without having to sacrifice the comfort they've come to know while working from home in their sweats. The brand's 'Workout Performance 4-Way Stretch Skinny Trousers' boast a timeless design that makes them a breeze to dress up or down for different occasions. The flattering straight-leg cut also enables consumers to pair them with all types of footwear, ensuring they're ready for wear in any season. As the trousers are made from a [soft and stretchy material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-active-unveils-luxform) that's comprised of a combination of polyester and elastane, they're the perfect option for those who want a more polished look, but still love the feel of their [yoga pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-no-line-highrise-pant). Image Credit: The Fold ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comfy Work Attire:** The trend of designing work attire that is both professional and comfortable is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Multi-functional Clothing:** The trend of creating clothing that is versatile and can be dressed up or down for different occasions is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. - **Athleisure-inspired Business Wear:** The trend of combining the comfort of athletic wear with the polish of business attire is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of designing work attire that is both professional and comfortable. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of creating clothing that is versatile and can be dressed up or down for different occasions. - **Athletic Wear:** The athletic wear industry has an opportunity to expand into the business wear space by developing athleisure-inspired work attire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flattering Comfortable Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-day-legging.md) - [Tailored Slacks-Like Sweatpants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straight-leg-sweatpant.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Wearable WFH Cushion Jumpsuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-workforce.md) - [Structured Luxe Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanx-airessentials.md) - [Elevated Loungewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-loungewear.md) - [Future-Facing Suit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit.md) - [Activewear Lounge Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-motions-collection.md)