8 Cozy Sweatpants You Won’t Be Ashamed to Wear in Public

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Whether you’re crammed into an economy class seat or holed up at home for weeks at a time, sometimes fashion can go out the window in favor of comfort. Now you can have both with these cozy yet stylish sweatpants that you won’t be ashamed to wear in or out of the house, on a food re-supply run, or on a long flight.

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Alternative Fleece Jogger Pants

You can’t get any cozier than fleece-lined sweatpants. Alternative’s Fleece Jogger Pants are made from an environmentally-friendly eco-fleece and have pockets for warming your hands or carrying your phone. The tapered design makes these look more stylish than sloppy, and they are available in both a men’s version and a women’s version.

Adidas Essentials Superstar Track Pants

When it comes to sweatpants, there’s no look more classic than the three-striped design from Adidas. This sporty essential has an updated look in the Superstar Track Pants, available in styles for men and women. The tailored fit creates a slimming effect, and the matte finish adds style to these cozy sweatpants.

Uxcell Women’s Plus-Size Jogger Pants

Uxcell’s Plus-Size Jogger pants come in a variety of colors and sizes (up to a 4X). They’re made from an ultra-soft fabric that won’t make you overheat. The design features two side pockets and an elastic drawstring for a custom fit.

Lululemon Align Jogger

Made out of incredibly soft fabric, Lululemon’s Align Jogger sweatpants are even more comfortable than they are stylish. A mix between legging and jogger, these are definitely sweatpants you can wear in public. With a high-rise design and a waistband that won’t dig into your skin, you can look and feel great on your next trip.

American Giant Classic Sweatpants

The jogger silhouette is very on-trend right now, so you’ll fit right in wearing American Giant’s Classic Sweats to the airport or coffee shop. Made out of a super-soft 100 percent cotton French terry, these sweatpants are warm without being bulky. Pockets in the front and back can hold your keys, phone, and other essentials.

Brooklyn Athletic Men’s Twill Jogger Pants

Available in multiple colors, Brooklyn Athletic’s Twill Jogger Pants offer men sweatpants that can look almost professional. The skinny cut and cuffed ankles add to the clean line of these sweatpants, without sacrificing on comfort. Plus, with two back pockets, these sweatpants have extra functionality.

prAna’s Cozy Up Pant

With odor-reducing features and SPF protection, prAna’s Cozy Up sweatpants offer so much more than comfort. Available in two neutral colors with interesting seam detailing, these sweatpants make a statement for that perfect athleisure look.

Lands’ End Mid-Rise Sweatpants

When comfort is key but you still want to look pulled together, enlist the help of sweats that could be mistaken for actual pants. Lands’ End Mid-Rise Sweatpants has a soft spandex blend and a slim fit with trouser styling. These sweatpants are perfect for long-haul flights and unexpected delays at the airport, and come in extended sizes, both on the XL end and the XS end.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2018. It has been updated to reflect the most current information. Jamie Ditaranto and Caroline Morse Teel contributed to this story.

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