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lululemon Has Been Hiding the Best-Kept Secret for Every Man in Your Life—and It’s the Perfect Holiday Gift

The upgrade his wardrobe needs

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When a wide range of men all react to a product with a whiplash attention, we take note. Case in point: There are four separate guys we personally know who have dubbed the lululemon ABC Pant ($128) their absolute go-to. Apparently, the comfort level of the pants is off the charts, due to the tech fabrics like Warpstreme, a Japanese-loomed polyester that stretches like yoga pants but looks like nice heavy cotton, and Utilitech, a poly-cotton stretch blend. And the ABC stands for (not joking here) “anti-ball-crushing,” or in the words of the brand, “ABC technology uses an ergonomic gusset to remove tension from the crotch of our pants.”

Fans say the pants look great and wash up without fading or pilling. Seriously, one friend even wears these to business meetings because the pants are also available as trousers. (Psst: There’s a jogger style, too.) So we offer as tribute—for the perfect holiday gift or general excuse to upgrade someone’s wardrobe—this trouser as the best buy for your favorite everyman.

Retailing for $128, they come in a plethora of colors (like black, tan and navy), lengths (28- to 37-inch inseams) and waist sizes (26 to 48). Did we mention they’re also quick-drying, moisture wicking, timeless and ultra-comfy? We’ve chosen a few of our favorite styles and colors here, with some reviews from editors and ABC pant fanatics.

The Best lululemon ABC Pants at a Glance

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The All-Around Pick

lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Pant

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The Adventure Pants

lululemon ABC Utilitech Pant

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For the Office

lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Trouser

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The Everyday Pant

lululemon ABC Jogger

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The Wear-It-Everywhere Pants

lululemon ABC Warpstreme Pant

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How We Chose the Best lululemon ABC Pants

These pants first came to our attention after a PureWow editor shared that both her father and husband were raving about the same style. After we asked around the office, it was confirmed: The ABC pants have earned their reputation. Our five picks below include editor faves and popular, well-loved (and reviewed) styles.

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The All-Around Pick

1. lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Pant

What We Like

  • wrinkle resistant
  • lots of color options
  • breathable

What We Don’t Like

  • some say it feels loose in the ankles

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Not one, but two editors at PureWow’s brother publication One37pm rave about the classic ABC pants. “The greatest pants for any event,” says platforms strategist Brandon Shamy. “Goes well with a nice dress shirt but looks clean with a plain white tee. Has the best pockets out of all of my pants. Very flexible, range of motion is limitless.” Content lead Adam Lovick, who also runs the Instagram account FirstClassJerk, touts these as his favorite travel pants. “You can always rely on planes being a bit chilly, and these pants will keep you warm on cooler days while ensuring you stay cool on warmer ones. The best part? They don’t wrinkle, so you can easily wear them for the return flight as well.”

We don't doubt it. The brand’s trademark Warpstreme fabric promises to be breathable, stretchy, wrinkle-resistant and smooth while keeping its shape. The pants come in 12 neutral colors, including obsidian, trench, iron blue and bone, making them as versatile as they are comfy.

Fast Facts

  • Size Range: 26 to 48
  • Materials: recycled polyester, elastomultiester
  • Colors Available: 12

The Adventure Pants

2. lululemon ABC Utilitech Pant

What We Like

  • abrasion resistant
  • maintains fabric stretch
  • flattering, tapered fit for all body types

What We Don’t Like

  • fewer colors than other ABC models

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Don't be fooled by their name; the slim-fit silhouette of these pants can work for most any build and body type. Another major selling point: The Utilitech fabric is abrasion-resistant and sturdy while maintaining the four-way stretch for ultimate comfort. “Even though I’m a little overweight, I wear the slim fit and they look and feel really good,” says one ABC wearer. “I wear them to work and as golf pants.” These pants look like classic jeans—but better. We’re looking at you, five pockets and eight stylish colors.

Fast Facts

  • Size Range: 28 to 46
  • Materials: recycled polyester, elastomultiester, cotton, elastane
  • Colors Available: 8

For the Office

3. lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Trouser

What We Like

  • can wear to office
  • hidden zip pockets
  • breathable and wrinkle resistant

What We Don’t Like

  • some find the material thinner and thus less insulating

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Comfortable does not have to mean sloppy, especially since lululemn has equipped these made-for-the-office trousers with moveable, breathable and wrinkle-battling Warpstreme. A spin on the ABC Classic-Fit pants, these trousers are 100 percent office acceptable, with a timeless, streamlined look. Details, like the hidden zip pockets and back welt pockets, take the dressed-up design to the next level. This style is available in ten colors, ranging from black to navy and forest green.

Fast Facts

  • Size Range: 28 to 46
  • Materials: recycled polyester, elastomultiester
  • Colors Available: 10

The Everyday Pant

4. lululemon ABC Jogger

What We Like

  • streamlined look gives elevated feel
  • sweat wicking
  • drawstring waist

What We Don’t Like

  • some shoppers note inconsistent sizing

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"I like wearing these as a more upscale jogger when I'm going out and about,” say PureWow commerce editor Olivia Dubyak’s husband. “They're comfortable [and] definitely the most put-together looking."

These tapered joggers may feature a stretchy drawstring waist, but their streamlined design keeps them from looking *too* casual. The sturdy, shape-retaining fabric is also surprisingly lightweight while being sweat-wicking, quick-drying, wrinkle resistant and smooth.

Fast Facts

  • Size Range: XS to XXXL
  • Materials: recycled polyester, nylon, Lycra elastane
  • Colors Available: 11

The Wear-It-Everywhere Pants

5. lululemon ABC Warpstreme Pant

What We Like

  • versatile
  • quick-drying fabric
  • plenty of pockets

What We Don’t Like

  • some buyers have noted the style is a little loose

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“The ABC pant is a must-have,” according to one fan. “Great design, perfect for the office or the golf course. ABC tech is exactly as described, and materials are comfortable and largely wrinkle free.” Yep, you can thank the four-way stretch Warpstreme fabric for that. FYI: The material is also quick-drying, so if your guy breaks a sweat or gets caught in the rain, he's covered (and then some). This tapered design is available in 12 colors, including sage, silver and black.

Fast Facts

  • Size Range: 28 to 40
  • Materials: recycled polyester, elastomultiester
  • Colors Available: 12

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