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Browse all ESSENTIALS sweatshirts →Womens French Terry Raw Cut Lounge Fit Sweatpant
The verdict
Fit
The 'lounge fit' name points to a loose leg with a raw-cut hem; expect true to size or slightly oversized, in keeping with the brand's usual silhouettes.
Quality
French terry is a comfortable, mid-weight fabric typical of casual sweatpants; nothing here suggests construction beyond a well-made basic.
Is the price fair?
At $155 this is priced at the premium end for a sweatpant, and most of that cost reflects the Essentials brand rather than the fabric; final sale and low stock raise the stakes on getting the size right.
Best for
Someone who wants the Essentials look for loungewear and isn't price-sensitive about basics.
Care
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low to avoid shrinking the raw-cut hem further.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS sweatshirts
Reviewers describe the ESSENTIALS sweatshirt line as cotton-blend fleece pitched at a 'medium weight' rather than heavyweight — one write-up notes it 'focuses on feel and silhouette, not extreme fabric weight' and that owners aren't 'paying for complex construction or rare materials.' A separate review that tracked wear over time reports the fleece 'becomes softer over time — not thinner,' with minimal shrinkage when washed cold and air-dried, while another assessment calls the stitching and construction 'clean but not noticeably superior' for the price.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently note the fleece softens with wear rather than thinning out, and the boxy, dropped-shoulder cut reads as an intentional design choice rather than sloppy sizing.
- Watch out for
- More than one reviewer says the cotton and stitching quality is decent but not exceptional given the price, so buyers shouldn't expect standout construction.
- Sizing
- The line runs oversized and boxy by design — reviewers recommend true to size for the intended relaxed look or sizing down one full size for a more tailored fit, and note crewnecks fit looser than the hoodies.
About ESSENTIALS's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Essentials Hoodie Fear of God Review: Is It Worth It? · Fear of God Essentials: Is It Actually Worth the Hype in 2026 · The Complete Fear of God ESSENTIALS Size Guide
