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Sweatpant Jeans Are 2025’s Most Controversial (And Comfortable) Denim Trend
Level up your casual looks with these cozy-chic picks.
Believe it or not, spring 2025’s buzziest denim trend doesn’t actually involve denim. Typically cut from cotton terry cloth or a lightweight tencel blend, this season’s trending “sweatpant jeans” combine the look of real pants with the comfort of loungewear.
Don’t let the jeggings of the early 2010s deter you; today’s sweatpant jeans look far more realistic. Take Rag & Bone’s viral Miramar silhouette, which kickstarted the trend, for proof. Printed with a faux zip-fly, button closure, and rivets, it’ll deceive even the most discerning eye.
To help you navigate the emerging category, we’ve rounded up 12 of the best sweatpant jeans, below. From long travel days to office hours, these comfortable bottoms can truly handle it all.
Rag & Bone has made variations of its viral Miramar sweatpant jeans for years—and they remain the gold standard to this day—even Sienna Miller is a fan. Printed to look like a pair of faded medium-wash jeans, this wide-leg style feels just right for spring 2025.
Gap’s French terry baggy jeans are another viral favorite. Grab the coordinating sweatpant jean jacket for a comfortable Canadian tuxedo that can easily be dressed up or down.
Available in four denim-inspired washes, these Z Supply pants offer an elevated take on traditional sweatpants. Snag the coordinating button-up overshirt (cut from the same plush French terry material) for the ultimate plane outfit.
If denim-printed sweatpants still feel a step too far outside of your comfort zone, try a flowy pair of chambray pants instead. This affordable style from Quince is cut from soft, lightweight tencel fabric with an elastic waistband and breezy wide-leg silhouette.
If you prefer a straight-leg fit, try these pull-on jeans from Frank & Eileen. The streamlined silhouette is free of pockets, buttons, and zippers, so it’s extra comfortable around the waist. Plus, the cropped length is great for showing off some cute sandals and flats.
Reviewers say these popular Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans are “truly deceptive,” thanks to a photo-realistic print that includes a faux zip fly, button, and pockets. “They are so much like denim without the constricted feeling and can be worn in so many ways,” one shopper writes.
An elasticized drawstring waistband and faded medium wash bring a laidback vibe to these Diesel Joggjeans. The loose, low-slung fit pairs particularly well with basic tees, tanks, and sweatshirts.
These Lucky Brand jeans draw clear inspiration from track pants, with an elasticized drawstring waistband and stripe details down the side. Cut from a super-stretchy cotton and elastomultiester blend, they’ll be your new go-to for casual days.
Universal Standard ComfortDenim Drawstring Jean Trouser
Reviewers rave that these Universal Standard Jean Trousers are “perfect for the weekend,” thanks to an elasticized waist and surprisingly stretchy denim fabric.
These drawstring baggy jeans from ME+EM prove that denim pants can actually be incredibly comfortable. The versatile faded blue wash also make this a pair you'll reach for often.
Cut from breezy tencel fabric with a chambray effect, these drapey Bella Dahl pants work particularly well in warmer weather. The smocked waistband and wide-leg silhouette make them comfortable enough for long plane rides, too.
Denim cuffs and back pockets put a modern twist on these classic gray sweatpants. The coordinating sweatshirt features the same denim detailing, should you be eyeing a new sweatsuit.
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