- As much as we wish it would, staying in your jammies all day long doesn’t really help minimize Zoom fatigue.
- Getting dressed like you would for a day at the office in an effort to feel put together and approximate some level of normalcy is nice, but not always all that realistic.
If the second point rings especially true for you, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up 19 of the most superlatively stylish, wildly versatile, and all around best sweatsuits for men to order on the double. Wear ’em over a simple T-shirt now and under a cocooning topcoat come the first real hint of fall. And to those who think they’ve had enough French terry to last a lifetime, we say: Just when you think you’re out, they pull you back in!
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The Best All-Around Sweatsuit
Champion and Todd Snyder are back again with a collection of sweats that pay homage to the boxy silhouettes of the ’90s with a contemporary twist. The French terry set is made from 100% cotton and sits comfortably loose with a slight tapering at the waist and ankles. To make sure your suit keeps its shape throughout the nonstop wear you’ll be pulling, the fabric is specially knit to avoid shrinkage in the wash while the hood is reinforced with a hefty double layer (which you’ll be grateful for when a sudden brisk wind hits.) With winter coming soon, we suspect this set will be putting in overtime.
The Best Budget Sweatsuit
You swear by their undies—now swear by their sweats, too. Somehow, Hanes has managed to develope a cozy sweatsuit made from a plush, midweight cotton-poly blend that won’t break the bank (the full set will set you back 44 bucks at most)—but it will break your cold streak. Available in a range of rich hues (we’re partial to deep royal, but army brown and forest also pack a wintry punch) there’s no shortage of options. If you were worried you’d round out the rest of the year in a heap of gray, fret not.
The Best Sweatsuit from the Swoosh
This one’s for Team Swoosh. Sporty enough for the gym, comfy enough for when the gym comes second to binge-watching Industry on the couch, the Club Fleece set is an athleisure dream team. Made from a dense cotton-poly blend that’s smooth to the touch, the hoodie offers a relaxed fit while the joggers are a bit more tapered. Standard provisions including a drawstring tie at the hood and waistband for a custom fit and ample pocket space.
The Best Sweatsuit for Menswear Heads
Everything Grace Wales Bonner touches suddenly becomes elegant (chalk it up to the designer’s Britishness or keen eye for elevated modifications), and the tracksuits she designs with Adidas are no different. There’s no denying the sporty technicalities (moisture-wicking fabric composition, tapered legs to ensure ease of movement) but the standouts are the little details—three rings along the collar, contrast stitching at the seams— that pay homage to Adidas’ expansive archives and the fashion of the Black diaspora in the ’70s.
The Best SoCal-Drenched Sweatsuit
Les Tien knows a thing or two about making sweats that are functional and extremely cool. The Parisian by way of downtown LA brand puts all its sweats through a softening treatment to produce that lived-in feel that comes with nonstop wear (minus the countless wash cycles). If you’re looking for a little extra coverage from the neck up, we’d suggest the roll neck, which sits higher than your standard crew but gives you more than enough room to layer a tee beneath when it’s time to bring in the reinforcements. The heavyweight sweatpants are made from a dense cotton that’s warm yet breathable, and sit at the waist before falling into a drool-worthy drape by the ankles.
Plus 11 More Sweatsuits to Swaddle Yourself In Pronto
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