Yep, classic sweats have met their match. While jogger-style sweatpants reached peak popularity back in the spring and basically became the It piece of the whole year, fall is ushering in a new loungewear silhouette that’s just as cozy but feels a tad fresher for the new season. Right now, it’s all about wide-leg sweatpants. With a high rise and relaxed fit, they tend to look more like trousers and therefore contribute to an overall chicer, more polished vibe. And as you’ll see up ahead, fashion people are even wearing them out of the house with sweaters and boots.
Since shopping is just what we do here, I went ahead and found the very best wide-leg sweatpants I know you’re going to love. After perusing my favorite retailers like H&M, Nordstrom, and Zara, I found the following 22 sweats that are just as comfortable as they are chic—including one $16 pair, in particular, that an Amazon shopper described as “the holy grail of comfy pants.” So with that, continue on to shop each pair and get inspired by how to wear them along the way.
As one reviewer put it, “I am on a quest for my holy grail of comfy pants—these are them!” I’m pretty sure it doesn’t get any better than this.
Fashion people live in the basics from this brand, so these wide-leg sweats are on my radar now.
I’m taking a cue from H&M and styling these with retro sneakers.
When I tell you these are the softest things I’ve ever put on my body, it’s not an exaggeration.
Nordstrom is a treasure trove of this trend. Just saying.
Donni designer Alyssa Wasko is an expert in cool-girl loungewear. Exhibit A: these sweater pants.
As tailored as sweatpants get.
This color is an instant mood lifter.
I wouldn’t always call sweatpants trendy, but these definitely fit the bill.
Treat yourself to these luxurious sweats—you deserve it.
Channeling sporty spice.
Yep, you might even find yourself wearing them with heels.
Why not make it a matching moment with the coordination pullover?
Because loungewear doesn’t have to be boring.
This Amazon pick comes highly rated by over 14,000 shoppers.
Because this color makes everything more elevated.
Ooh.
Stylist-approved.
The high-waisted and wide-legged shape make these look far more polished than your average joggers.
Beige makes anything look so much more luxe, and that’s a fact.
Can’t believe I’m saying this about loungewear, but these are so… chic.
Your favorite luxury brand is making cool sweatpants, just FYI.
Low-rise just makes sense here.
Love the idea of wearing these with a button-down shirt for working from home.
