Admit it: when you're a stay-home mom, the temptation to spend the entire day in your pajamas can be overwhelming. Thank goodness for yoga pants, which are actual clothes and not pajamas. Otherwise we might never get dressed.

Instead of defaulting to that pair of sweatpants that you swiped from your husband when you were pregnant, put on some good looking yoga pants to drive the baby to preschool (or third grade -- we won't judge). Choose a pair that fit properly and flatter your figure, no matter what your size or shape.

Old Navy is a great place to shop for yoga gear; they have a wide range of styles and sizes at prices that are easily affordable. The pants pictured here have a cool fold over waist band, which lets you customize the rise; adjust them to cover your mommy tummy perfectly. This pair is slim through the hip and thigh and flared below the knee for a traditional yoga look. Available in black and dark sea blue, for $19.50, this style comes in sizes XS to XXL.

Keep in mind that yoga pants are essentially athletic wear; don't try to dress them up by pairing them with ballet flats or loafers. Wear your yoga pants with athletic shoes, like a simple pair of Keds tennis shoes, or with athletic-inspired flats. Or even with your actual running shoes -- if you're not running, you might as well get some use from those shoes.

Even the least expensive yoga pants can look pricey if you pair them with the right thing. Wear your yoga pants with a fitted tee or tank and a great jacket. The jacket here, from C9 by Champion, is perfect both because of it's clean, sleek liines and its bright pop of color. C9 by Champion yoga full zip jacket in garden, $24.99. Available at Target in XS to XL (sizes run large).

If you really need to spiff up your yoga pants, think about pairing them with a slim cardigan rather than a sweatshirt. A chic cashmere tee is perfect with a pair of classic yoga pants for errands or lounging with the kids.

To keep your yoga wear from becoming just another set of worn out sweats, take good care of them; wash inside out in cold water and gentle detergent, to preserve color and prevent fading. Line dry, rather than tossing in the dryer, to keep shrinking and pilling to a minimum. Take care of your yoga wear and it will get you through years of school drop offs and trips to the grocery.