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22 Best Sweatpants for Women to Wear While Traveling, Lounging and More

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It is the era of the sweatpant. Even when off the couch, people are embracing loungewear as a staple in their wardrobes, wearing sweats and joggers out the door. Sweatpants have a not-too-tight elastic waistband, loose fit and cinched ankles for a relaxed feel that leggings and yoga pants just can't compete with. With comfort still the #1 priority, more and more brands are offering sweatpants options that are trendy and even flattering (we were skeptical too but our testers agreed!). The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab tested sweatpants with dozens of consumer testers to find the most comfortable styles. Upgrade your old sweats to your new favorite pair, ideal for traveling, running errands, working from home and more.


We read thousands of online reviews to determine which sweatpants to test and feature here. Wearing these pairs during airline flights, movie marathons and even to work, our testers gave feedback on comfort, fit, appearance, ease of laundering and more. Embrace the athleisure trend with styles from your favorite workout brands like Alo and Lululemon, we included all types of sweatpants from thick and plush to breathable and lightweight. Continue reading to shop our top tested picks, but fair warning: You're going to want to buy some of these in every color. Here are the best sweatpants for women to buy in 2023.

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Best Overall Sweatpants for Women

Champion Reverse Weave Fleece Sweatpants for Women

Reverse Weave Fleece Sweatpants for Women

Champion sweatpants are popular for good reason: they are soft and comfortable without a high price tag. Made with a heavyweight cotton blend fabric, testers loved the brushed interior on this pair, saying they felt "quite soft and they kept me warm during colder days." We love that this pair features an adjustable waistband, side pockets, one back pocket and a built-in stretch gusset for added mobility.

Sizes: XS-XXL

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Best Value Sweatpants

Hanes EcoSmart Open Bottom Leg Sweatpants

EcoSmart Open Bottom Leg Sweatpants
Now 29% Off
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Yes, these classic sweats start at just $11! With over 65,000 Amazon reviews, this top-selling pair of Hanes sweatpants continues to reign supreme among online shoppers and GH product analysts, too. This affordable pair features open-leg bottoms and no tags for a comfy fit. The brand also offers a similar version with cinched ankles. Note that this pair doesn't have a drawcord like most featured styles.

Sizes: S-XXL

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Most Popular Sweatpants for Women on Amazon

Leggings Depot Solid Jogger Track Pants with Pockets

Best Seller
Solid Jogger Track Pants with Pockets

Leggings Depot offers affordable leggings and sweats that are ideal for lounging. (The brand is even featured as the best value pick in our best leggings round-up.) Starting at just $15, this pair of sweats has over 90,000 reviews on Amazon with an average 4.4-star rating. This pick is available in over 90 (!!!) colors and patterns, so you are sure to find a style that showcases your personality.

Sizes: S-3X

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Best Joggers for Women

Vuori Performance Jogger Pants

Performance Jogger Pants
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The lightweight yet "buttery" fabric blew away our testers and product experts. We love wearing this pair of Vuori joggers when traveling because they're thinner than traditional sweats and look chic with a flattering fit. This splurge-worthy pick is available in 14 colors with only one inseam (25") available.

Sizes: XXS-XXL

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Best Size-Inclusive Sweatpants for Women

Amazon Essentials Relaxed Fit Fleece Jogger Sweatpant

Relaxed Fit Fleece Jogger Sweatpant
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These Amazon Essentials terry fleece joggers are available in 11 different sizes and will keep you warm without breaking the bank. They start at under $20 and come in 35 colors. Online reviewers say they are worth the price, but aren't the most durable pair of sweats they own.

Sizes: XXS-6X

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Best Sweatpants for Travel

Baleaf Cotton Lounge Sweatpants

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Cotton Lounge Sweatpants

Travel comfortably (and look good doing it) with this pair of sweatpants from Baleaf. Avoid overheating on your next flight with lightweight loungewear; the material is mostly cotton with polyester and spandex for moisture-wicking capabilities and extra stretch to move with you. The big side pockets and back pocket are convenient to hold items when in transit. We also love the brand's comfy bike shorts too.

Sizes: XS-3X

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Most Stylish Sweatpants for Women

Alo Yoga Accolade Sweatpant

Accolade Sweatpant
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The Accolade sweatpants are one of Alo’s most popular styles. Made of French terry, they are designed to be worn in the studio or on the street. One tester said she loved that this pair is "actually flattering" with a slouchy fit without being overly baggy. She raved that "they have an effortlessly trendy look," making this pricey purchase worth it. Many online reviewers like to roll over the waistband for a more casual look.

Sizes: XXS-2XL

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Best Cotton Sweatpants for Women

Girlfriend Collective Birch 50/50 Classic Jogger

Birch 50/50 Classic Jogger
Now 70% Off
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For a cozy but still breathable and natural feel, this pair of joggers uses cotton (50% recycled cotton and 50% organic cotton) in this tester-favorite pair of sweatpants. All testers appreciated the brand's size inclusivity up to a 6XL and that this pair has a 28.5-inch inseam, ideal for taller frames. "I loved the feel of them! The fabric was super comfortable and felt very high quality," said one tester.

Sizes: XXS-6XL

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Best Warm Sweatpants for Women

UNIQLO HEATTECH Pile-Lined Sweatpants

HEATTECH Pile-Lined Sweatpants
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Ideal to wear in chilly weather, this pair of cozy sweatpants features Uniqlo's signature HEATTECH technology. The ribbed, cinched hems around the ankles help keep heat trapped in. One GH produce analyst was especially impressed with the warm feel and durability of this pair, saying, "Most of my joggers and sweatpants pill but these haven’t."

Sizes: XXS-XXL

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Best Sweatpants for Light Exercise

Athleta Salutation Jogger

Salutation Jogger
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Bend into yoga poses or take on other light exercises with this pair of joggers from Athleta. The ultra-soft nylon/lycra material wicks away moisture and feels soft yet lightweight and comfy on and off the mat. This style uses the same fabric as the brand's top-tested Salutation Tight (featured in our best leggings for yoga round-up!).

Sizes: XXS-3X with tall and petite inseams.

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Editor Favorite Sweatpants for Women

Lululemon Scuba High-Rise Jogger

Scuba High-Rise Jogger
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This pair of Lululemon sweats has a loyal following as part of the ultimate sweat set with the brand's matching Scuba Sweatshirt. Made with a sturdy material that feels comfy and looks luxe, we love wearing this set out the door to the movies, running errands and more. One GH editor shared, "I feel more confident in these sweats than any other pair."

Sizes: 0-14 with 24" and 28" inseams

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Best Put Together Sweatpants for Women

Spanx AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant

AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant

A favorite among GH product analysts, this pair of Spanx pants features a unique, breathable spacer fabric that feels "cloud-like." You may hear Spanx and think shapewear, but this pick is non-shaping for a comfy fit. Unlike most of the featured styles, some testers said they even wore this pair to the office with a blazer and heels.

Sizes: XS-3X with regular (30.5"), tall (33.5") and petite (28.5") inseams

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Best Cropped Sweatpants for Women

Quince SuperSoft Fleece Wide Leg Pants

SuperSoft Fleece Wide Leg Pants
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These Quince sweats are perfect if you prefer a wider, cropped fit. The oversized pockets add a chic yet still practical touch. Made with a fabric blend that includes moisture-wicking materials, they feel soft and cozy without becoming sweaty. One tester exclaimed that they "looked quite stylish and the length was just right." Some testers did notice a bit of pilling after wearing them a few times.

Sizes: XS-XL

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Best Sweatpants for Tall Women

Gap High Rise Boyfriend Joggers

High Rise Boyfriend Joggers
Now 22% Off
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Finding sweatpants that don't feel too short can seem impossible if you have a taller frame. Gap offers great tall options like this pair of sweatpants that's available in both tall and petite inseams. With 10 color options, this pair has a loose fit through the hips and thighs with a high waistband.

Sizes: XXS-XXL with tall and petite inseams

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Best Petite Sweatpants for Women

Supescu Cubby Jogger

Cubby Jogger
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Avoid sweatpants that bunch up too much at the ankles and opt for petite sizing with this Supescu pick. Testers loved the thick material that they said is "ideal for cold winter nights." They also "loved the design of these joggers," especially the flattering, wide waistband. One tester noted that the fabric was a little see-through if she wore dark underwear. The brand's size chart is unique, so make sure to read it closely before checking out.

Sizes: 1-8 with petite inseams

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Best Fitted Sweatpants for Women

Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants

Signature Softblend Sweatpants
Credit: Loft

The Lou and Grey Signature Softblend sweatpants are one of the brand's most popular items. They have a slimmer fit compared to most sweatpants, which is perfect if you hate baggy bottoms. We were impressed with just how buttery soft and stretchy the fabric felt. The material is lightweight with brushing on the inside to make them feel cozy.

Sizes: XXS-XXL

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Best Ribbed Sweatpants for Women

Alo Yoga Muse Sweatpant

Muse Sweatpant
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The ribbed texture makes this pair of Alo Yoga sweatpants stand out. One GH analyst says she wears these sweatpants nearly every night because of the cozy feel that doesn't overheat. She has washed and dried these sweatpants over a dozen times and has noticed barely any pilling.

Sizes: XXS-L

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Best Sherpa Lined Sweatpants

Flygo Sherpa Lined Activewear Sweatpants

Sherpa Lined Activewear Sweatpants

Most sweatpants are fleece-lined with a brushed interior, but these Flygo sweatpants have a sherpa, faux-fur-like, lining for ultimate coziness. Ideal to wear in winter weather, this pair has cinched ankles, roomy pockets and a drawcord waistband. Because of the thick material, some online reviewers found them a bit bulky looking.

Sizes: XS-XXL

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Best Sweatpants Set for Women

Pangaia 365 Heavyweight Track Pants

365 Heavyweight Track Pants
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Blowing up in popularity in 2020, Pangaia's genderless sweatpants and sweatshirts make the ultimate sweat set that you'll never want to take off. Available in bold shades like bright blue and lavender, these luxe sweatpants are made with heavier-weight 50% recycled cotton and 50% organic cotton for a soft, natural feel.

Sizes: XXS-XXL

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Best Track Pants for Women

Adidas Women's Tiro 21 Track Pants

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Women's Tiro 21 Track Pants

Track pants are ideal to wear pre and post-workout. This pair from Adidas has a classic design with three stripes down the side. It's made with 100% polyester for a lightweight, airy feel that wicks away moisture. The ankle zips allow for easy on/off and online reviewers love the zippered pockets to keep valuables secure.

Sizes: XXS-4X with tall sizing

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Emma Seymour
Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab Associate Director

Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance. 

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