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Browse all ESSENTIALS sweatpants →Signature Lounge Sweatpant
The verdict
Fit
Expect the brand's signature relaxed, oversized lounge fit with a roomy seat and tapered cuff.
Quality
As a "signature" style, this should represent the brand's fleece at its standard best, consistent with its other core sweatpants.
Is the price fair?
$160 is firmly in brand-tax territory for a lounge sweatpant, fair only for shoppers paying specifically for the name and fit.
Best for
Shoppers who want the brand's core relaxed lounge silhouette and don't mind paying full price for the name.
Care
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low to preserve the fleece.
What owners report about ESSENTIALS sweatpants
One owner's year-long wear report found the fleece held up well: no pilling on the thighs and no thinning at the knees after regular winter wear, with the boxy-at-first fit relaxing into a straighter drape after repeated washing. The main complaint was the waistband, which stretches noticeably over a day of wear and only tightens back up after washing. Care guides separately flag the fabric as delicate, recommending an inside-out cold hand wash rather than a machine wash and dry to avoid shrinkage or print damage.
- Strengths
- A long-term owner reported no pilling on the thighs or thinning at the knees even after a year of regular winter wear.
- Watch out for
- The waistband is reported to stretch noticeably over the course of a day and only tighten back up after washing.
- Sizing
- The cut starts boxy and wide in the leg and relaxes into a straighter drape after repeated washing and wear.
About ESSENTIALS's sweatpants line as a whole. Sources: Essentials Fear of God Sweatpants Review: 1 Year Later · How to Wash Fear of God Essentials? | Crepslocker
