It’s 2025, and we’re still dressing nicely exclusively from the waist up. While some people opt for a pair of black leggings to coordinate with their nicest Zoom-ready tops, I tend to go for a pair of sweatpants—but only if they’re lined with fleece. The winter weather has settled in here in New York, so I rely on my favorite, coziest, sweats to keep me warm.
But it seems that a few of my most favorite pairs haven’t exactly been holding up so well due to the constant wear over the last 12 months. So, I rounded up a definitive list of all the best pairs of fleece-lined sweatpants that you can buy now and wear until you can step outside without needing ten different layers once again. From colorful, printed pairs to wide-leg picks that could almost double as a pair of work-appropriate bottoms, this list has it all. No one will ever know that you're not wearing a pair of office-approved trousers just off-screen.
These tapered sweatpants have a slightly slouchy fit for maximum comfort, no matter where and how you wear them.
If you're after a pair of sweats that could totally double as a pair of actual pants, consider this white option from COS. The modern, wide-leg silhouette updates them for this season.
New Balance and Bandier's collaborative collections continue to crush it when it comes to cool versions of your coziest wardrobe essentials. This deep green pair of sweatpants is proof.
The washed black look of this pair of sweatpants make them look perfectly lived-in.
For an edgier, '90s-inspired vibe, consider this pair of olive green cargo-style pants from Nike.
You can't go wrong with a pair of classic black sweatpants in the winter. Prepare to never want to take these off.
How stunning is the cranberry hue on this pair of sweatpants from Splendid? The baggy, wide-leg fit is ideal for optimal comfort.
There are fleece sweatpants, and then there are polar-fleece-lined sweatpants. Consider me a fan of the latter, which is sure to keep you feeling cozy when the temps drop.
Brown is one of this season's most in-demand colors, so pick up a few wear-everywhere items in the color—like these Boyfriend Fleece Sweatpants.
This pair of best-selling sweatpants comes in four colors, but the bright orange colorway is my personal favorite. In a world of neutral-colored loungewear, it's fun to experiment with color.
So many celebrities have been spotted in pieces from New York-based label Danielle Guizio lately, including Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. It's not hard to see why, considering that this baggy pair of boyfriend-inspired sweatpants is the epitome of cool.
While some fleece joggers have a chunkier look, this pair from Rachel Parcell has a slim, smooth finish.
Did you know that Madewell's athleisure selection was just as good as its range of denim styles? No? Well then these sweatpants should be at the top of your shopping list.
If you're looking for a pair of perfectly lived-in fleece-lined sweatpants, this colorful pair from Boys Lie is for you.
Donni's range of super soft loungewear pieces have garnered cult-favorite status, and for good reason. This pair of coral-colored sweatpants is tailored to perfection and works for everyday wear.
It's officially gray sweatpants season, people! If your old pair is looking a little worse-for-wear, then this option from Out From Under should replace them ASAP.
