The absolute best sweatpants
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The Recommendation

December 27, 2025

Our favorite sweatsuits

An array of different sweats pictured together.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; prop styling by Elizabeth Serwin

If you are lucky enough to be spending this liminal week between holidays lazing around, and have, in the process, realized your couch-rotting uniform needs an upgrade, please let us help.

Our style experts donned nearly 80 sweatshirts and sweatpants to discover some real gems that offer cushy, elasticized comfort — and are even chic enough to venture outside in. Some of our favorites include a 100% cashmere set, a charmingly retro pair, and a supersoft hoodie.

“I feel like I’m wearing a cloud”→

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Happy lounging.

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