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We still need to find ourselves prepared to look chic while lying horizontally (or working).
If you’re interested in becoming a sweat-suit connoisseur yourself (no time like the present to develop a new hobby) and upgrading your sweatpants drawer, below you’ll find the matching sets you’re going to want to live in all fall. Trust us: We’ve only included the sweat suits we’ve continuously tried and tested inside (and outside) our homes over the past few years.
So, you’re looking for the best matching sweat-suits?
➼ Our top picks
➼ More tried-and-true options
➼ Our experts
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Our top picks
The Affordable Classic
Material: Cotton and nylon fleece | Colors: 10| Sizes: S to XXL
Writer Marjon Carlos inspired us to check out this option from Hanes. She wrote on Instagram that she used to wear it when she worked from home as a freelancer, and it got her through “just about everything.”
The One to Wear on Your Days Off
Material: Cotton and polyester | Colors: 8 | Sizes: XS to XXL
Gymshark’s cute but reliable gym gear is beloved, and its sweats and hoodies for off days are just as good. With an oversize fit, thick fabrics, and cozy interior, these are ideal for post-workouts in the fall and winter.
The One to Wear to the Gym
Material: 70 percent cotton, 30 percent polyester | Colors: 7 | Sizes: XS/S to XL/XXL
One of Lululemon’s best-selling sweat suits is this oversize hoodie and wide-leg pants set. The high collar and hood creates a scuba silhouette for maximum comfort; it essentially doubles as a scarf to protect the neck area in cold weather. This set also has four pockets total, so it’s perfect for running errands.
The One With the Best Size Range
Material: 77 percent cotton, 23 percent polyester | Colors: 24 | Sizes: XXS to XXL and petite, regular, or tall length
The Gap describes this set as “softer than soft,” which is the only type of sweat suit acceptable for lounging on the couch. Both pieces have a classic vintage-inspired cut, and the joggers have a comfy elastic waistband.
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More tried-and-true options:
The Short Sweat Suit
Material: 70 percent cotton, 30 percent polyester | Colors: 4 | Sizes: XS to XL
On a picture-perfect fall day when it’s 65 degrees outside and the sun is shining, the only thing I want to wear is a sweatshirt with shorts. It’s a dreamy combination. This FP Movement set is sporty and cozy, featuring ribbed cuff and hem details on the sweatshirt and a retro side stripe on the shorts.
The Retro Tracksuit
Material: 61 percent recycled polyester, 39 percent cotton | Colors: 1 | Sizes: XS to XL
If you’re fully committed to the sweatsuit look, we recommend this Adidas set from the brand’s original Wales Bonner capsule collection. Inspired by old-school marathoners, it’s fashion forward yet functional and made from recycled tech-jersey material. Layer a camel coat over it and you’ve got the perfect casual look for fall.
The Elevated “Sweat Suit”
Material: Polyester, viscose, spandex | Colors: 3 | Sizes: XS to XL
If this LESET set could speak, it would say, “I’m not your regular sweat suit. I’m a cool knit sweat suit.” This cropped cardigan and pocket pants duo is more elevated than a casual sweat suit, creating a look that’s minimal and chic.
The Instagram Favorite
Material: 100 percent organic cotton | Colors: 18 | Sizes: XXS to XXL
The Pangaia sweat suits are about as culty as they get. With over 1 million followers on Instagram and an ethos dedicated to science, purpose, and design, this brand is hard not to fall in love with. Everyone on our feeds seems to have one, and now there’s a recycled-cashmere one.
The Velour Option
Material: 80 percent cotton, 20 percent polyester | Colors: 14 | Sizes: XS to XL
Velour has never looked cooler, thanks to NYC-based tracksuit brand Suzie Kondi. This set has a relaxed, oversize fit and drapey silhouette that’s ideal for long travel days.
The Sweat Suit for People Who Don’t Wear Sweat Suits
Material: 87 percent merino wool, 13 percent polyamide (medium-weight wool) | Colors: 2 | Sizes: XS to XL
If you’re not into sweat suits but want something to wear on lazy days — or vice versa: you pretty much exclusively wear sweat suits but need to look more put-together every once in a while — you’ll love Gigi Hadid’s version. The hoodie is a chunky knit with raglan sleeves and a cozy “cocoon fit.” The joggers also have a relaxed fit and drawstring waistband but can easily be dressed up with the matching Guest In Residence cardigan.
The One to Mix and Match
Material: 54 percent cotton, 46 percent rayon (French terry) | Colors: 5 | Sizes: XS to XL
This flattering slim-fit sweatshirt is slightly cropped, so it’s versatile enough to wear with the matching sweatpants, high-waisted trousers, or low-rise jeans. Both the sweatshirt and sweatpants have a subtle logo in the top right corner that makes them feel more elevated than your typical sweat suit, plus they’re easy to mix and match with other pieces from Eterne’s loungewear collection.
The Cargo Sweat Suit
Material: 78 percent cotton, 22 percent polyester (mid-weight fleece) | Colors: 30 | Sizes: 2XS to 2XL and petite, regular, or tall length
You’ve spent the past few months in various cargo pants and shorts, and now you can expand the storage to your sweatpants. With a wider leg and plenty of colors to choose from, mix and match these mid-weight fleece sweats with hoodies and sneakers.
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Our experts:
- Marjon Carlos, journalist, podcast host, and brand consultant
- Hanna Flanagan, shopping editor at the Cut
- Chinea Rodriguez, shopping writer at the Cut