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While jeans can be stylish and flattering, they can also be stiff and restrictive. Between the zippers and buttons, it can sometimes feel like a whole production to put them on and take them off.
If you’re looking for bottoms that are comfortable but a level above sweatpants, look towards these 10 popular pant options from brands like Anthropologie, Lululemon, and Spanx.
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1. These wide-leg pants from Lululemon
These wide-leg pants are comfy and stylish enough for work and play.
The beauty of these pants is that they provide the same structure of jeans with the next-level comfort of sweatpants. They’re made with the Lululemon's Warpstreme fabric, which is a blend of polyester and elastane that dries quickly, retains its shape even after all-day wear, resists wrinkles, and drapes gently over your skin. Available in five colors from dusky lavender to grey sage, each pair features five convenient pockets to omit the need for a purse. The pants come in women's waist sizes 24 to 33.
“I needed something that was light and comfortable for work and would dry quick when I get sweaty—these are it,” one fan raves. “The pockets are a good size, great for my keys and my phone. They wash and dry well. I have no complaints.”
Get the City Sleek 5 Pocket Wide-Leg High Rise 7/8 Length Pant from Lululemon for $128
2. These paper bag-waist pants from Amazon
Paper bag pants in vivid colors are an effortlessly chic alternative to jeans.
A drawstring closure goes a long way in making you feel like you’re wearing loungewear, even when your pants happen to be runway levels of chic, like these. Choose from 23 color and silhouette options, from a bow-tie cinched ankle to a straight leg with decorative buttons at the zipper, all in a smooth cotton-polyester blend fabric. Most pairs come with a matching belt for added flair. They come in women's sizes small to 3XL.
“Love these pants!" one person writes. "I got so many compliments when I wore them on our cruise last week. I was really surprised by the quality and thickness of the material. I was able to both dress them up for dinner, and down for the after-party with a denim jacket and cute pair of sandals.”
Get the Yissang Paper Bag Waist Pants from Amazon starting at $26.29
3. These velour joggers from Skims
The luxurious feel of these Skims velour joggers will make you forget jeans even exist.
When it comes to joggers, it’s all in the fabric. Treat your bod to Skims’ soft velour made from a polyester and spandex blend. Available in six metallic-yet-neutral hues like gunmetal, gold, amethyst, and copper, they’re high-waisted with a tapered leg that offers an elongating effect. You can style them with a matching cropped hoodie for some serious throwback vibes, or keep it simple with a plain black or white tank. The pants come in women's sizes XXS to 4XL.
“Love the zipper pockets, love the drawstrings and how you can wear these at the waist or hip,” one reviewer writes. “I love, love, love this fabric. It all looks amazing and luxurious and I just feel dope as h*ll. These are my favorite pants by Skims so far. I live in them now. Seriously the most comfortable thing I own and by far the softest Skims fabric.”
Get the Velour Joggers from Skims for $72
4. These faux leather leggings from Spanx
The Spanx faux leather leggings are like a non-invasive Brazilian butt lift.
We can’t stop recommending Spanx Faux Leather Leggings for the way they fit like a second skin, while make your lower half look even better than it already does. The shapewear brand claims the stretchy leggings “[give] you a flat gut and great butt,” thanks to the supportive spandex and nylon material and wide waistband. They come in women's sizes XS to 3XL in petite, regular, and tall lengths.
Reviewed's senior staff writer Rachel Murphy is a big fan: "These live up to the claims. There are certainly plenty of dupes out there, but when it comes to quality, fit, and style, these leggings check all the boxes. They are comfortable, fit great and slim me down in all the right spots, and are a stylish alternative to regular leggings without looking like cheap, fake leather.”
Get the Spanx Leather Leggings from Nordstrom for $98
5. These high-waist silk pants from Anaphe
These trendy, laid-back pants look down-to-earth no matter the setting.
Build your capsule wardrobe with these gorgeous, silk pants from Anaphe, which feature a hidden side zipper and front pockets. With a slight flare, they'll look great paired with everything from sneakers to stilettos and, when worn with a blazer or blouse, will come in handy for all those occasions you aren’t sure whether jeans are appropriate or not. They come in women's sizes XXS to L.
Get the High-Waisted Silk Pant from Anaphe for $157
6. These pleated trousers from Free People
With four pockets and an airy fit, these pleated trousers make you look put together without even trying.
These tomboy-esque trousers are chic enough for a dinner date and low-key enough to run errands in. Made of cotton and rayon, they feature a cinched high waist that accentuates your silhouette and an ankle-length inseam that lengthens the legs and looks great rolled up, too. Available in 14 faded hues from cinnamon latte to rebel red, the pants come in women's sizes XS to XL.
“These are my favorite comfort pant,” one 5-star reviewer writes. “I especially like the high-waist baggy body and fitted narrow leg opening. It looks great with sneakers and perfect with heels. Casual to dressy in a second.”
Get the We The Free Margate Pleated Trousers from Free People for $98
7. These slit leggings from Alo Yoga
Alo Yoga's slit leggings are a modern take on both leggings and flared pants.
Tired of both pants and standard leggings? Alo's Flutter leggings are a refreshing take on athleisure, providing a classy flash of skin while lengthening the leg and allowing you to show off your kicks without having your pants bunch up at the ankle. The brand’s Airbrush fabric—which is a blend of nylon and elastane—is commando-friendly and odor-resistant for any sweat sessions you have planned. Available in black and ivory, the leggings come in women's sizes XXS to L.
One person writes: "I feel so comfortable wearing these and I love how my body looks in them. They make me look like I have legs for days!"
Get the Airbrush Flutter High Waist Legging from Alo Yoga for $108
8. These bright pants from Anthropologie
You're sure to stand out in these eye-catching pants.
Coming in three bold colors—coral, lime green, and lavender—these statement pants are made of a luxurious viscose, linen, cotton, and elastane material that’s both breathable in the summer and cozy in the fall. They have two front welt pockets and two back drop pockets for all your necessities. The pants come in women's waist sizes 24 to 32 in petite, standard, and tall lengths and in plus sizes 16 to 26.
“I just bought these pants and they are so comfortable and cute!” one fan writes. “They can be dressed up or down for work or dinner with friends. They're made of a super stretchy material and are worth the money! Love.”
Get the Maeve Colette Wide-Leg Pants from Anthropologie for $120
9. These all-purpose pants from Everlane
With Everlane's Dream Pant, you'll trick people into thinking you spent hours deciding on your outfit.
With a tapered and structured trouser silhouette, these pants feel like the coziest sweats you’ll ever own with their wrinkle-resistant fabric made of soft cotton, modal, and elastane. Four pockets—two in front and two in back—make them practical for everyday wear, while the elastic waistband will make you look forward to wearing them all day long. They come in five classy colors from dark forest to slate, and in women's sizes XXS to XL.
“These are so much my favorite pant," one reviewer writes. "They are so soft and comfortable, it's unreal. The rise is just right—not too low, not too high. These pants really do rock. They can be dressed up or down so easily. If you're on the fence about them, just go for it! You won't regret it."
Get The Dream Pant from Everlane for $78
10. These sleek joggers from Public Rec
These form-flattering joggers work for any season and occasion.
Made with a wide legging-inspired waistband, Public Rec’s All Day joggers offer a tailored look along with exercise-friendly compression. They feature two front pockets and a mesh media pocket and are made from a nylon and spandex blend. Four colors, including maroon and dark olive, make them fun to style no matter the season or occasion. They come in women's waist sizes 24 to 38 and inseams 24, 26, 28 and 30.
“The fit is actually perfect,” one customer raves. “They’re more than comfy enough to lounge in and sturdy enough to go right from the couch to your workout of choice. The material is also phenomenal. Having washed them a couple times now, they only get softer! The fabric now feels brushed and buttery soft, while still retaining perfect stretch. Get these pants. Like seriously, get them. It’s worth it.”