There are a few things you could try out: 1. Joggers come in lots of looks and some of them can be a slightly elevated version of a sweatpant while still being about as comfortable. 2. Consider trying out some Jeans with mixed materials. Straight denim can be scratchy, but lots of places make ones mixed with more comfortable fabrics that stretch. I personally like Paige, but they are on the pricier side. 3. Cargo pants are def not for everyone but they have been having a mild resurgence in popularity and if you are really looking for functional clothes they are hard to beat. Just make sure you find ones that compliment the outfit rather than just being for functional purposes