J.R. Smith of the Cleveland Cavaliers will not be playing in the Super Bowl today. But you already knew that. Instead, he'll be (although we can't confirm this) sitting around with his squad watching the game just like you—well, not exactly. But here's what you two can have in common: a perfect pair of easy-going yet extremely un-schlubby slim sweats. Today, you'll be encouraged by your friends and family to eat whatever you want, drink a ton of beers, and basically sit on your ass all day. Very few men can look good doing this. Some will try to counter the laziness with some crisp raw denim and a button down. But, mark our words, those guys will end the day with cramps.

So, we say go whole-hog in the loungewear department but keep it classy in sweatpants so stylish your friends won't notice the temporary expansion of your midsection. You want a pair with tapered legs and cuffs like the pair Smith is wearing here. This will add some structure, whereas most sweats only contribute to the illusion of flab. Bonus points if they include a slightly dropped crotch which will allow for more modest man-spreading. And the inset knee panels will help your legs look like those of a guy ready to jump into the game at any second. But they'll also help you look cooler tossing a ball around during commercials and at halftime.

Sweatpants: John Elliott, $185, available at johnelliott.co

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