My Hot Take Is That Sweatpants Can Be Stylish—20 Chic Pairs That Prove My Point

While I've been eagerly taking notes on the latest trends coming down both the fall and spring runways, there's one "non-fashion" item I'll always have space in my wardrobe for—sweatpants. Yes, I've heard all the quotes about them being a sign of giving up or defeat, but that doesn't concern me. They'll always be an integral part of my everyday wardrobe. Since comfort has been a priority for many brands since 2020, there are a lot more stylish options on the market than in years prior. For spring/summer 2024, Gucci and Miu Miu sent models down the runway in zip-up sweatshirts, and the comfy trend trickled into the fall/winter 2024 collections with sweats spotted at Sandy Liang and Chloé this fashion month. Finally, people are accepting that fashion sweatpants don't have to be a juxtaposition.

chloe model in grey knit top and grey sweatpants

(Image credit: Courtesy of Chloé)

sandy liang moden in grey knit sweatshirt and grey knit pants

(Image credit: Courtesy of Sandy Liang)

With that in mind, I took it upon myself to share in the cozy wealth and find the best sweatpants that meet Who What Wear's comfort and style standards. Whether you're in the market for travel sweats, sleep sweats, or just a pair to run errands in, the picks below will offer a loungewear refresh. Keep scrolling to shop all the chic variations of fleece, cotton, and cashmere to fill your wardrobe with this year.

Associate Fashion Editor
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.