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Sweatpants are no longer just something you throw on to cover up at home or wear in winter months. With the right fit and style, they can be worn around town or be the perfect travel companion. If you're looking for the perfect pair of pants to wear on a coffee run or an athletic pair of sweats to wear on a 10K run, we’ve compiled the list for you. From vintage-inspired fleece to trendy, luxe joggers, here are the best sweatpants for women you can find online.
If you’ve seen a celebrity wearing a comfortable jogger or oversized hoodie, chances are they were wearing Joah Brown. The LA-based streetwear brand has gotten rave reviews for its incredibly comfortable sweats, which have been spotted on celebrities like JLo, Megan Fox and Hailey Bieber. Fans particularly love their oversized fleece joggers, which are made with Joah Brown's comfiest custom-knit French Terry. Although they come at a higher price point, online reviews suggest that they are built to last. Consider these a smart investment.
When I randomly surveyed my Instagram followers on the best sweatpants, my DMs got overwhelmed with one word: Vuori. The Vuori Performance Jogger sweatpants might very well be a cult classic with over 28,000 reviews and a 4.85-star rating. Liz Wexler, an event producer and yoga lead for Elevated Experiential, stated, “These sweatpants are perfect for street-to-studio. They’re super soft with just the right amount of stretch. And I always appreciate pockets.” Shopping tip: Vuori designs also made our lists for the best leggings for women, best yoga pants, and the best joggers for men.
There’s a reason these have been a fan favorite for decades. They're a loose and comfortable, classic sweatpant with a timeless look that can last you for years. At under $20, these give you the quality you want from those high school track pants you wore for 13 years.
These classic-cut sweatpants are available in eight sizes, all the way up to 4x. The vintage style, with a drawstring cord at the waist and elasticized ankle, is a crowd pleaser. One reviewer stated, “Flattering sweats is not an oxymoron here! Comfort without looking too comfortable! They fit really well and are actually flattering. These sweatpants were an absolute must.”
When I need to find anything for tall women, I lean on my Rockette friends. Some of them are as tall as six feet and they recommended the Athleta Venice Jogger. They’re not the only ones who think this: This pant currently has 3,447 five-star ratings on Athleta’s website. The tall length gives a whopping three inches extra in the inseam, so should fit even the tallest Rockette.
Alala is already known for the best workout shirts and leggings, so we’re glad they’ve added athleisure to their lookbook. One online reviewer said: "Unparalleled design and construction of these garments. As someone who has been in women’s activewear design for 15+ years, I’m rarely impressed." We couldn't agree more.
If you love the ultra-baggy look to your sweatpants, pick up these stylish sweats from Nike. With a classic Swoosh at the left pocket and a very generous fit in the hips and thighs, these are ready to be your favorites for home or on the move.
Lululemon loves to create trends, not follow them. That’s why women have been typing “Best Lululemon leggings” into internet search engines for years. You can walk around with that famous Ohm logo with Lulu’s Scuba High-Rise Joggers, The carefully-crafted pants come in many sizes and two lengths (although, we say the full-length is our favorite) and a color range that changes every season.
The sweatpant gods have smiled down upon those in their second and third trimesters. The supportive belly band in these high-waisted maternity sweats has been bragged about from mom to mom across the internet. One online reviewer said, “These are the perfect pants. They came highly recommended to me by other moms, and they did not let me down.”
The PopFlex line was made by fitness instructor, Cassey Ho, who couldn't find cute workout clothes that also had the technology she needed. These Cloud Rollover sweatpants have a streamlined cut that makes them perfect for workouts. When your sweat sesh is done, just unroll the waistband for a more casual fit.
Travel gurus across the globe trot around in the Alo Accolades. The cozy seat and roomy pockets mean you can keep all your essentials on you (passport, earbuds, phone) while still having room to move around the plane. We love the chrome Alo Yoga logo at the front pocket, a nice little detail that makes them feel a bit fancier than the usual sweatpant.
We get it. You might have spent several years stealing your boyfriend’s/husband’s/brother’s/ friend’s sweatpants since Hanes has been known to make the best sweatpants for men. Now you want a pair all your own. These wide-leg women’s sweatpants have got you covered. They not only provide you with living-room-level comfort, the wide leg makes them presentable for taking outside the house.
Our favorite non-fleece sweatpant comes in a jogger style. The CloudKnit fabric on these bad boys proves to be soft, flexible, and comfortable all day. These are a great lightweight jogger that can be used for casual wear or active runs.
We take several considerations when choosing our list for the best sweatpants for women in 2023. Fit, style, price point, and online reviews are all monitored.
Choosing sweatpants comes down to just three factors: Fabric, weight, and fit. Sweatpants can be light-weight, medium-weight, and heavy-weight; they can be capri-length or ankle-length, and they can come in a variety of fabrics and finishes. Choose your perfect pair by considering if you want cotton fleece, a polyester blend, or newer fabrics like Spandex or Elastane that add breathability and stretch. Sweats made from a blend of cotton and polyester tend to be the most popular and also have great durability. There are usually two camps of fit for sweatpants: classic, with an elasticized waist and closed ankle, and open-leg, with an open pant bottom at the calf, ankle, or heel. An oversized fit is baggy and boxier like boyfriend jeans. A slimmer cut goes straight down from the hip to the ankle with just enough room in the seat. Find the perfect sweatpants by choosing the length, weight, and fit according to your needs. Additionally, make sure to double-check the brand’s size chart (and know how to measure your waist for pants, along with your inseam, to find the right fit) before you purchase.
The most common fabric is fleece made with a mix of cotton and polyester, but some sweatpants also come in Lycra, Spandex, and Elastane for extra stretch.
Both! How you style your sweatpants is completely up to you. Choose a slim cut for the most streamlined profile, a wide leg or classic cut for a little more room and oversized or foldover sweatpants for a baggy fit.
While sweatpants can be some of the best pajamas for women, today’s culture welcomes them outside the bedroom. Nowadays, you can wear sweatpants for errands, yoga class, traveling, lounging, and sleeping.
Match your sweatpants with a matching sweatshirt to create a monochromatic set, add a luxury crossbody bag or fanny pack, and your favorite designer sunglasses.
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