[Recommended for both men and women] During the summer of raising children, I only wear FamilyMart's cotton-linen easy pants

There are pants I've been wearing almost every day lately.
They are the "Convenience Wear Cotton-Linen Easy Pants" from FamilyMart.
You can easily buy them at any nearby FamilyMart.

I have always loved cotton-linen.

I like the smooth feel of linen.
I also like how it doesn't cling to my skin on hot days.
I like the slightly relaxed vibe it has, too.

However, 100% linen clothes require a bit of care in my daily life.
Even if they are washable, they tend to get very wrinkled if you put them in the dryer.

Of course, you could say those wrinkles are part of the charm.

But in the daily life of raising children, rather than having the luxury of enjoying the "charm" of clothes, it's more important that I can wash them when they get dirty and wear them again as soon as they are dry.

In that regard, these cotton-linen easy pants are just right.
They have the lightness of linen, but because they also contain cotton, they are easy to handle.
Even if you put them in the dryer, they don't get as wrinkled as pure linen.

I don't have to be too careful with them.
This is a huge relief while raising children.

The clothes you can wear to the park with your kids end up being the ones you wear the most

When choosing clothes, I used to think about things a bit differently.

How is the silhouette?
Are they easy to coordinate?
Do they match my personal style?

Of course, those things are still important now.

But when you have children, other conditions get added to the mix.

Can I go to the park in them?
Can I squat down?
Will I feel upset if they get dirty?
Are they unlikely to feel uncomfortable if I sweat?
Can I easily toss them into the washing machine as soon as I get home?

This is it.

When you go to the park with children, your clothes will inevitably get somewhat dirty.

The sandbox.
The slide.
Squatting down to fix their shoes.
Suddenly picking them up.
Sitting on a bench.
Sand or snacks on the child's hands getting onto my clothes.

A parent's clothes absorb the child's day without us even realizing it.
That's why it's hard to wear clothes that require a lot of care.

It's okay if they get dirty.
I can wash them vigorously.
I can even put them in the dryer.
And yet, they are still nice enough to go out in.

Clothes that meet these conditions are a huge asset when raising children.

Black is, after all, great for raising children

I bought the black ones. Black doesn't show dirt easily.

That alone makes them excellent clothes for parenting. When you're with kids, you never know what might get on you.

Sand. Mud. Snack crumbs. Juice. Sticky stuff for reasons unknown.

Stains that would bother me on white or beige clothes don't bother me nearly as much on black.

Rather than worrying about dirt and limiting my movements with my kids, it's much more relaxing to wear clothes I don't mind getting a little dirty.

Well, I can just wash it.

Clothes that make you feel that way really lighten a parent's heart.

I've always liked loose-fitting clothes

I've always liked loose-fitting clothes. Conversely, I've never been a fan of stiff, tight pants like jeans.

I think they look cool. But they get tiring if you wear them all day. They're hard to squat in. They're hard to move in.

That's even more true on days when I'm with my kids.

Kids suddenly run. They suddenly stop. They suddenly want to be held. They suddenly find something on the ground.

Parents have to squat, stand, and chase after them accordingly. If your clothes are tight every time you do that, it quietly builds up stress.

These pants have a very loose silhouette, so they're easy to move in. Yet, they don't look too sloppy. Even on hot days, they don't stick to your skin, and you can feel the breeze.

I don't want to show as much leg as shorts do. But regular long pants are too hot.

I think these are the perfect pants for times like that.

The fact that you can cinch the hem is a nice, subtle touch

One of the things I like about these pants is that you can cinch the hem. When you can cinch the hem, you can change the silhouette a little.

Wear them loose on days you want a relaxed look. Cinch them on days you want to look a bit sharper.

Even on days at the park or riding a bicycle, the hems don't get in the way.

This is quietly convenient.

I like loose-fitting pants, but if they are too wide at the hem, they can sometimes look a bit like loungewear.

But when you cinch the hem, it's easier to pull together as an outfit for going out.
Just being able to make this small adjustment makes them much easier to use.

I think they suit women just as well as men.
They are comfortable to wear, and black is easy to match.
They go with anything—T-shirts, shirts, sandals, or sneakers.

My wife saw me wearing them and bought some for herself.

Not needing a belt is also a big help

The waist is elastic.
You don't need a belt.
This is also something I'm grateful for while raising kids.

In the morning, while getting the kids ready, I don't have much time to spend on my own clothes.

Threading a belt. Tightening it. Adjusting the position.
Just not having those little hassles makes things much easier.

Plus, they are kind to men who might be a little concerned about their waistline.

They aren't too tight.
But they don't fall down.

You can wear them at home and out and about just as they are.
Once you get used to this ease, it's hard to go back.

At 2,990 yen, you can rotate them every day

The price is 2,990 yen including tax.
This price point is also a big factor.

Of course, expensive clothes have their own merits.
There are clothes I want to wear with care.

But what you need in the summer while raising kids is clothes you can wear casually every day.
I liked them so much, I bought three pairs (lol).

I rotate these every day.
Wash them, put them in the dryer, and wear them again.
I don't worry if they get dirty.
I don't worry if I sweat in them.

Whether I'm going to the park, riding a bike, or going shopping, these are fine.

When the time spent choosing clothes decreases, that alone makes things a little easier.
I don't have to think every morning, 'What should I wear today?'

Just this, for now.

It gives me that sense of security.

Clothes for parenting should be things that make you feel lighthearted

While raising children, what I look for in clothes has changed a little.

Being stylish is important. But more than that, not having to worry about them is key.

Being easy to move in. Being easy to wash. Not being uncomfortable on hot days. Not having to worry if they get dirty.

That is quite important.

Days spent with children never go as planned. Suddenly, you end up going to the park. Suddenly, you have to carry them. Suddenly, they get close to a puddle. Suddenly, ice cream drips.

In such a daily life, it's tough if your clothes also become a source of stress.

That's why it's helpful to have pants you can wear casually without thinking. FamilyMart's cotton-linen easy pants have been that pair for me.

No, they've been those three pairs.

I can go to the park with my children. I can wash them. I can even put them in the dryer. They are loose, breathable, and cool. They are black, so dirt doesn't stand out. And they are 2,990 yen.

As summer clothes for parenting, they are just right.

Before I knew it, I'm wearing them again today.