While many of 2019's most-popular fashion trends didn't feel quite right for the life of stay-at-home orders and social distancing that followed (I definitely wasn't wearing a tailored vest, for example), 2020 and 2021 brought with them a slew of new outfit phenomenons (hello, the nap dress), and there's one in particular that I’ll remain grateful for: the matching sweatsuit.
As a freelance fashion writer, I was always a big fan of sporting my pajamas while conducting phone interviews and writing stories from the comfort of my own abode. And, now that some in-person meetings, events and coffee dates are still being replaced by virtual Zoom calls, my WFH wardrobe is as relevant as ever. Luckily, the sweatsuit happens to be a comfy PJ-adjacent look that's appropriately conducive for wearing during a day full of important Zoom meetings — aka it’s just a hair more elevated than the aforementioned “I literally just rolled out of bed” attire.
Ahead, find 36 stylish sweatsuit sets that are so comfy you won’t want to (or really need to) take them off.
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Allbirds
Allbirds' recently release R&R Collection features sustainable loungewear staples in fall-focused hues.
Everlane recently launched a small collection of 100% organic track pieces. We're particularly fond of this half-zip and wide leg pant combo and their calming color options are spot on.
Zella Cara Pocket Joggers, $, available at Nordstrom
Quince
Quince is one of our favorite online retailers for high-quality basics at pocket-friendly prices, and they make a curated selection of loungewear staples worth your dollars.
Quince SuperSoft Fleece Wide Leg Pants, $, available at Quince
Quince SuperSoft Fleece Pullover Hoodie, $, available at Quince
Reformation
The brand you know and love for its slinky, patterned dresses has a much small but notable selection of cozy attire that's just waiting to get noticed.
Felina Geena French Terry Lounge Set, $, available at Amazon
Aerie
The brand we all know and love for its cozy sleepwear and quality undergarments unsurprisingly has a selection of sweatsuit sets that are made to be lived in.
Champion Lightweight Fleece Zip-Front Hoodie Sweatshirt, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Champion Lightweight Fleece Short, $, available at Urban Outffiters
Girlfriend Collective
Check out the unisex sweatsuits in the For Everyone Collection from the sustainable activewear company we know and love. Made with 50% recycled cotton and 50% organic cotton, this is a purchase we know you'll feel good about.
FP Beach Imogene Sweater Set, $, available at Free People
Olivia Von Halle
Celebrating 10 years of luxury loungewear, Olivia Von Halle is the unofficial queen of nightwear whose A-list clientele includes Emily Ratajkowski, Kendall Jenner, J.Lo, Adwoa Aboah and more. Von Halle has added sweatsuits to her high-end offerings too, made from a decadent cashmere and silk-blend fabric.
Lisa Says Gah Winona Crewneck, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Lisa Says Gah Kelly Oversized Short, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
H&M
We know H&M will always have our basics covered. Its' selection of joggers and sweatshirts come in chic colors and classic styles at budget-friendly prices.
We couldn’t write a story about the best sweatsuits without including one of our very own! Our collection is filled with lounge essentials features joggers, hoodies, and softline tops in super cozy fabrics that are perfect for mixing and matching.
ASOS CURVE Oversized Sweat & Sweatpants With Happyface, $, available at ASOS
Outdoor Voices
It seems like all of our favorite activewear brands have launched sweatsuits this season and Outdoor Voices is no exception. We're particularly fond of this sunny yellow set made from ultra-soft cotton terry fabric.
Outdoor Voices Pickup Sweatpant, $, available at Outdoor Voices
Outdoor Voices Pickup Sweatshirt, $, available at Outdoor Voices
Missguided
For an option landing comfortably below the $50 mark, look no further than Missguided's assortment of trendy sweat sets in both classic and vibrant hues.
Missguided Crop Sweatshirt And Drawstring Shorts Co Ord Set, $, available at Missguided
PacSun
You might've forgotten about the California-cool retailer PacSun, so let us reintroduce you through its crop of comfy, cute sweatsuits that'll brighten up your at-home attire.
PacSun Colour Range Eco Green Sweatpants, $, available at Pac Sun
PacSun Colour Range Eco Crew Neck Sweatshirt, $, available at PacSun
KkCo
This unconventional LA-based apparel brand makes a small selection of splurge-worthy and statement-making sweat sets that are sure to make you stand out in a crowd.
Mate Organic Terry Raglan Sweatshirt, $, available at Mate
Mate Organic Terry Classic Jogger, $, available at Mate
& Other Stories
This go-to store for floaty dresses and feminine knits has now hopped on the loungewear train. Get them while you still can, they're selling out quick!
& Other Stories Relaxed Drawstring Joggers, $, available at & Other Stories
& Other Stories Boxy Jersey Sweater, $, available at & Other Stories
feat
This California-based loungewear label is home to a little something called the BlanketBlend hoodie — aka "The Softest Hoodie Ever." Each of feat's casual-cool pieces is crafted with premium shrink-free materials that undergo the brand's signature ButterWash process in order to achieve its legendary cloud-like feel. You can buy the unisex hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts solo or bundle them together with a pair of sleek-and-soft joggers.
In addition to its well-known swimwear, Summersalt also stocks quite a selection of comfy and sustainably made sweat sets. For an ultra-luxe lounge option, check out Summersalt's cashmere sets.
Eberjey Softest Sweats Plush TENCEL™ Top, $, available at Eberjey
Eberjey Softest Sweats Plush TENCEL™ Pant, $, available at Eberjey
Come Back As A Flower
We just know this Los Angeles based brand is about to take Instagram by storm and we’d expect nothing less from these seriously on-trend hand-dyed sets made out of 100% recycled cotton.
This marketplace of unbranded luxury goods offers sweatsuits that you'll never want to take off, especially knowing you've made a solid sustainable choice. The addictively soft terry fabric of this option, for example, is made entirely from reclaimed materials, including 15 recycled plastic water bottles.
Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatpants, $, available at Lou & Grey
Lou & Grey Signature Softblend Sweatshirt, $, available at Lou & Grey
Naked Cashmere
For an investment set you won't regret, check out this 100% cashmere co-ord that is guaranteed to make you feel like you're being cuddled by 100 golden retriever puppies.
This is the ultimate sweatpant/sweatshirt combo, but with sustainability at the core of its design and production. What's not to love about a company that's committed to minimizing its environmental impact by using recycled materials and limiting waste? This purchase is one that feels good on the body and on the mind.
Frank & Oak The Hybrid Crewneck, $, available at Frank & Oak
Frank & Oak The Hybrid Pant, $, available at Frank & Oak
Even though EcoSmart® products from Hanes (one of the OGs of affordable sweats) keep the equivalent of nearly 50 million plastic bottles from landfills each year, they're comfy as ever (and tagless too!).
Hanes ComfortSoft EcoSmart® Open Bottom Leg Fleece Sweatpants, $, available at Hanes
Hanes ComfortSoft EcoSmart® Women's Crewneck Sweatshirt, $, available at Hanes
Entireworld
Fashion editors everywhere are obsessed with this L.A.-based line of soft, organic-cotton sweats that are available in a rainbow’s worth of colors.
This NYC streetwear brand makes gender-neutral sweat sets dyed with eco-friendly pigments. You’ll also find socks and tees in coordinating colors to build the comfy monochrome outfit of your dreams.
Take, for example, Mugler’s fall 2021 collection that offered a taupe blazer cut to expose the midriff and back. As if that wasn’t enough, the brand paired it with a sheer mini skirt. Then there was the Gucci 100th anniversary show in May, which featured blazers with Gucci and Balenciaga logos emblazoned over them, as well as jackets with feathered cuffs, sequins, and plunging necklines. For the fall 2021 lineup, New York Fashion Week’s most buzzy designer Peter Do ushered in the new era of The Blazer with deep-V necklines and dramatic, feather brooches that seemed more suited for a cocktail party than the conference room, while the spring 2022 collection ditched the buttoned blazer for an open, shirtless option. Fendi’s spring 2022 lineup also got rid of the button-down shirt in favor of a sheer bralette. Most recently, The Row’s pre-fall 2022 collection suggested their customers wear the blazer backward. (To be fair, I’d also look for additional ways to wear a $1,000 blazer, if given the chance).
What’s inspiring this style makeover?
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 15: Look 43 from Gucci Aria collection on April 15, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Gucci)
Like employers, designers have had to get flexible with norms that were in place before the pandemic took hold. Gone are the days of strict 9-to-5 jobs — and, with them, conservative office dress codes. Instead, people are looking for wardrobes that can be worn anywhere from their at-home desk and the occasional in-person office day to the nearby park outing, dinner with friends, or a night out. Still, while recent office dress codes might be welcoming of feathers or logos, it’s hard to believe that the corporate world would ever embrace the riskier workwear styles. The question then becomes: Where will you wear these new blazers?
Designers offered some tips. LaPointe’s spring 2022 collection was shown in New York City at a makeshift store-front-turned-rave venue, complete with neon lights and a DJ set. The party scene included trousers with a feather trim and harnesses worn over neon blazers. Gucci’s fall 2021 release was accompanied by a video that showed blazer-clad outfits on the runway hidden inside a club. Meanwhile, Peter Do’s NYFW debut suggested that blazers are best worn by a seaside setting.
As the future remains unknown, it’s nice to know a familiar friend — the blazer — will be there, even if it looks a little different. But after 18 months in a pandemic, don’t we all?
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Ever stand in front of your jam-packed closet, staring at more than enough clothing options, and think: I have nothing to wear? Same. But perhaps the issue isn’t that you’re out of viable outfit choices. You just need a fresh dose of inspiration to help you see your wardrobe in a new way. That’s where Outfit Dump comes in. On the first of the month, every month, we supply you with enough ideas to fuel your style until the next drop comes along.
The time has arrived to give up the skull-themed decor and embrace the chiller weather with cozy essentials (unless you practice spooky dressing year-round). Think: knitted blankets, fluffy slippers, and hot chocolate. It’s also the season to swap those thong sandals and micro-mini skirts for some on-trend sweaters and knee-high boots. It might sound like the season’s temperatures extract all the fun out of fall dressing, but some outfit recipes are sure-fire ways to keep your styling in check.
Just open Instagram to find some of the season’s best outfit formulas, including leather dresses, chunky loafers, and colorful jackets to brighten up the darker days (yes, daylight savings is ending on November 7, so get ready).
To make it easy, we’ve rounded up 20 fall-appropriate and cozy fashion outfits to get you through November in style.
The sweater-and-leggings combo is always a good idea (clogs encouraged!).A sweater can be glamorous and cozy.Leather-on-leather-on-leather!This outfit is giving off "college professor goes to the woods" vibes.A comfy jumpsuit just needs some colorful accessories to take the look to the next level.You can never go wrong with a leather jacket.This look is a lesson in wearing your inside clothes to the bodega.Keep it tonal for a cabincore look.Lesson in layering: Use a dress to add some volume.A pop of color to battle early sunsets.Let the boots be the main character.Fall basics meet Bottega green.This coat sparks joy (and warmth!).When in doubt, add a chunky sweater.Pastels for fall? Actually groundbreaking.A good trench coat is a fall must-have.Don't let the haters tell you white is not a fall color.Your oversized shirts can be dresses, too.Making a classic blazer look new.Who says you can't have a colorful fall?
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What makes cardigans a fall wardrobe staple? All the appeal of your favorite knitwear… plus buttons. And in many cases, pockets. It’s a cozy sweater that can have all the sartorial bells and whistles, including (but not limited to!) fur-like collars, embroidered embellishments, and very much on-trend crochet fabrics. And just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be more to love about these chunky, funky garments, in comes the cropped cardigan: a mini take on this massive trend.
A cropped cardigan offers the fun of a traditional cardigan minus the extra fabric. It’s bulky but brief and to the point. The trimmed silhouette makes this the ideal option to pair with your favorite pair of high-waisted statement pants or to layer over a fall dress without totally stealing the show. And with covetable styles from reliable retailers like Madewell, Lisa Says Gah, and more, there are tons of ways to wear the look whether you’re into something clingy and sleek or you’re after a bulkier fit. Scroll on through to find our top 9 cropped cardi picks for the season.
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Everlane The Cropped Cashmere Cardigan, $145
It’s all about the details when it comes to this 100% cashmere cardigan: the boxy cropped fit, the deep V neckline, the three-button front, and the ribbed cuffs and hems make this a pick that’s as soft as it is special.
An already cool mini cardi in an equally cool two-tone colorway… Leave it to retailer Lisa Says Gah to deliver trends on top of trends on top of trends.
Whoever said cardigans can’t be sexy never saw Katie Holmes street style at its best. For a cheeky option with a textured twist, consider this option by BDG available to shop on good ol’ Nordstrom. Think minimum coverage that’s covered in stripes.
Warm yet airy, casual yet chic. This luxurious alpaca number is just what your fall-to-winter wardrobe needed. Extra points for the fact that it’s long-lasting and resistant to pilling.
The cropped cardigan trend… but make it cashmere. And party-ready. The ribbed detailing and single pearl closure of this particular pick is giving us major going-out vibes.
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Mango Handmade Crochet Cardigan, $83.99
We said it once, and we’ll say it again: crochet has made a comeback season thanks in part to TikTok and Tom Daley, so why not transfer the trend over to your coolest knitwear?
