The 10 Best Sweatpants For Women
Special Honors
Brandy Melville Rosa The Brandy Melville Rosa uses 82 percent cotton and 18 percent polyester to construct cozy sweatpants. They feature a thick waistband, cuffs, and pockets. You'll find a variety of colors, including pastel shades of blue, pink, and green. us.brandymelville.com
Roots Slim Cuff Roots is a Canadian brand that describes its clothing as a cabin-meets-city style. The sweatpants are offered in three categories: slim, original, and boyfriend and run from extra-extra small to extra-extra-large. They also offer different lengths. The Slim Cuff Tall, for example, is made of soft fleece material and has a 31-inch inseam, a drawstring waist, and side pockets. roots.com
Editor's Notes
August 16, 2020:
Not all brands follow the same guidelines when cutting fabric, so you should check the sizing chart before buying a pair of sweatpants. If you don't know your measurements, take them around the waist and hips, and along the inseam to ensure a proper fit.
Next, consider the fabric. As a natural fiber, cotton is highly susceptible to shrinkage. So, it is best to wash brands made of 100 percent cotton in cold water by hand and let them air dry. The only brand on this list with a 100 percent cotton shell is the Yeokou Sherpa Lined Joggers. If not for the sizing issue, it would have ranked higher. When it comes to softness and warmth, they are remarkably comfortable.
Most of the other brands listed here are made of a cotton/poly blend or a polyester and spandex blend. Even so, the manufacturers of the Aibrou Workout Bottoms and the U.S. Polo Assn. Boyfriend Sweats recommend laundering these brands by hand for the best results.
Polyester, on the other hand, is a synthetic fiber. Therefore, sweatpants like the Leggings Depot Joggers are less likely to shrink. Unless, of course, you wash them in hot water or dry them on high heat.
Nevertheless, you can always order a size up if you're concerned about the sizing issue. A drawstring makes it easy to make adjustments, and you can fold the waistband over if needed.