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December 5, 2025

These sweats have a devoted following among the cool girls at our office

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Today’s gift of the day? This pair of slouchy sweats that are, as head of newsletters Sofia Sokolove puts it, “an incredibly rare breed: just as comfy on the couch as they are acceptable — nay, cool — out in the world.” The billowy shape gives them a chic, drapey silhouette: Imagine the volume and shape of harem pants, but with looser elastic at the ankles. Plus, they’re made from a light-but-not-too-light cotton knit that makes them an excellent candidate for year-round wear (or PJs).

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