The 5 Most Comfortable Pants to Wear Now, According to PureWow Editors

Fashion editor Abby Hepworth raves about not only the comfort but also the versatility of the A&F Sloane Tailored Wide Leg Pant ($90). “The material has just enough stretch to feel super comfy around my waist and has enough weight to drape and flow beautifully while I walk,” she says. “The fabric is also lightweight (but not sheer in the lighter colors), so I can comfortably wear them all year round, and steams really nicely so it’s easy to get out wrinkles and creases, no ironing necessary.” A word on fit—while Hepworth says she finds most A&F jeans run a bit big, these pants are the opposite, and she sized up to get her most comfortable fit.

After editor Courtney Mason wore the Colette Full-Length Wide-Leg Pants by Maeve ($130), she co-signed the word on the street about this viral bestseller. “So, are the Maeve Colette Pants the perfect pair of bottoms? Simply put, yes,” Mason reports. “The relaxed-but-snug fit of these pants is something I could wax on about for ages. They never feel suffocating around my thighs, but still hug my curves in the best ways possible. They’re flattering, stretchy and comfortable to boot, and overall, a stunning option for everyday wear. I can honestly say they do live up to their fame, and wholeheartedly see myself trying different styles.” A number of other editors have their Colettes on heavy repeat, and eagerly shop the new iterations of the basic shape (straight or wide legs, high waist, stretch fabrics) each season.

I have the J.Crew New Delaney Kickout Sweater Pant ($168; $100) in the petite size and love how they fit above my ankle, unlike how I’m always wearing hems meant to be cropped down to the floor. The name is deceptive—I thought a sweater pant sounded itchy, like a wool legging—but instead of annoying, these are delightfully trim and warm enough to keep me comfortable in-flight. I like how the pintuck starts at the top of the thigh rather than extending up to the waistband and appreciate how many compliments I get while wearing these.

Commerce editor Natalie LaBarbera loves her Vuori Villa Cargo joggers ($118). “Finally, I feel like I've found the perfect pair of pants that really does have it all—from a lightweight-but-protective material to a stretchy waistband and tons of pockets,” she says. “Not to mention, they come in four neutral shades that will go with anything in my closet (and the multiple layers I tend to wear while traveling).” Four-way stretch, these polyester and elastane pants are lightweight, and the wide waistband is comfortable—what’s not to love in a pair of easy-to-pack pants?

Stephanie Maida says The Everlane Way-High Curve Jean ($148; $104) fits her “like a glove,” she says. “As soon as I slipped them on in-store, I was shocked by how well they seemed to hug my waist without squeezing, and how perfectly the hem skimmed my feet without dragging on the floor—something I rarely come across in standard-sized bottoms. They’re constructed of heavy-weight organic cotton with just a touch of elastane, which provides some welcome give at the waist.” She’s obsessed with them, now—and promises to wear her white denim pair long after Labor Day.