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The best sweatpants for women offer more than just comfort. These days, instead of being designated to inside-only loungewear, they’ve moved into the realm of the casual, off-duty essential: Something that can be worn well with blazers, oversized cashmere turtlenecks, and leather jackets alike. Though our favorites all share a few key characteristics (namely, an elasticized waistband) there’s a surprisingly diverse offering in the category thanks to brands like Sporty Rich, Favorite Daughter, and Lisa Yang.
Vogue’s Best Sweatpants for Women
You can go classic with a cotton heather gray pair with a drawstring waist from Nike and Everlane; or, for a more elevated look, reach for cashmere, velour, or wool styles from contemporary brands like Suzie Kondi, The Elder Statesman, and Tory Burch (the brand showed a great piece in its recent fall/winter collection). Want to play around with winter whites? Vuori has a pair of french terry jogger pants at a good price, and Jenni Kayne’s straight-leg option would look so chic with a matching sweatshirt tucked in—functional and fashion-forward. However you put your spin on this sporty staple, the softness and high quality of the best sweatpants will effortlessly carry you through the next few months.
Shop Vogue’s top picks for the best sweatpants, below.
Aritzia
Cozy Sweatfleece Mega Baggy fold-over joggers
Aritzia’s mega-oversized sweatpants feature a mid-rise fit, fold-over waistband, and bow-tie drawstring—just add a hoodie, and its the perfect look for transitioning from sofa lounging to morning coffee run.
Size Range: 2XS - 2XL
Colors: variety
Material: cotton and polyester
Every Question You Have About Sweatpants, Answered
How to style sweatpants?
The secret to elevating sweatpants is in the accessories. Keep the palette monochromatic, then layer in chic jewelry, a statement bag, and polished shoes for a refined finish. Think effortless minimalism—the Olsen twins remain the gold standard of this, proof that ease can still look directional and considered.
How to shrink sweatpants?
It depends on the fabric, but in most cases, heat is your friend. Washing sweatpants in hot water followed by a high-heat dry will help shrink your selected pair. Just proceed with thought—this method is effective, but not reversible!
How to stretch out sweatpants?
Stretching depends largely on the material, and many pairs will naturally relax with wear. For a faster fix, lightly dampen the fabric and gently stretch it by hand into your desired silhouette, then let it air-dry. You may need to repeat the process a few times, but patience will pay off.
How we selected the best sweatpants
Material comes first: Our favorites tend to be in soft natural fabrics, like cotton and cashmere, that also offer a bit of room for maximum comfort. With those parameters in mind, we looked to some of our go-to brands. Classic athletic options from the likes of Nike, Alo Yoga, and Lululemon made the cut, as did pieces from luxury brands known for elevated staples, like The Row and Lisa Yang.
