It’s finally fall, and you know what that means, [bangs giant gong] COZY TIME! We're gearing up for months of chilly weather ahead, filled with crackling fireplaces full of our ex's journals; sipping on hot chocolate, hot toddies, hot buttered rum, and all other manners of hot things; and bundling up in some fly patterned socks so thick you can barely get your shoes on. We're talking stacks of beanies on our heads, heated blankets cranking on our thighs, and if you're feeling ready to be a true boss, hitting the grocery store and holiday functions in a serious sweatsuit. But we're not just talking about any shoddy old mix-and-match free hoodies from the company picnic and stolen pajama bottoms from your sister's house! Nope, we're going for matching sweatsuits—and only the best matching sweatsuit sets. Perfect elasticated cuffs; fleece linings; and bold dye jobs. We're filling our lavender-scented closets with affordable cashmere sets for women, retro sporty Champion sets for men, and a bunch of all-gendered sets in a variety of sumptuous fabrics because it’s about to be elastic waist-only season and we want to be prepared.
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The best matching sweatsuits make you feel like you have a regular order at the local deli ("heyyy, good to see ya—the usual?"), have a trusty, scruffy, dog that follows you everywhere, and are ready to recline on a sheepskin rug in front of a toasty hearth. The thing about tracksuits is that they’re not just for New Jersey residents (although, shoutout to Jersey for bringing the flavor hard). They’re for athletic atheists, fine-tuned travelers, and marinara mamis all over the world; they’re for aspiring mobsters and rock lobsters; and most importantly of all, they’re for the people. Whether you’re looking for a classic pair of thick-knit sweatpants, a terry cloth Juicy Couture throwback set, or a matching sweatsuit set that says “I’m not leaving the house this winter,” there’s perhaps no better visual shorthand for effortless cool.Without further ado, we’ve put together this short list of some of our favorite tracksuits, sweatsuits, and two-piece loungewear staples for you to don during the chilly months. Choose your fighter.Champion reigns supreme when it comes to sweats, and for good reason; the legacy brand's cozy cuts and thick, comfy fleece have become so essential, they're both ubiquitous and have crossed over into streetwear territory. Best of all, they're affordable and fit pretty much everybody; the Powerblend Retro Joggers are sized from XS to 4XL and have that perfect cuffing at the ankle.
The one, the only, the iconic
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Still on top since the mid 2000s
Dude, where’s my ski lift?
The brand has also dropped a limited edition scuba-themed collection with Hôtel Magique that looks like it rolled out of Agnès Varda’s short film about the French Riviera. Don’t sleep on the matching terry cloth bucket hat, either.
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The modern minimalist
If it's good enough for Kim…
Keep it classy in Thom Browne
You still have your Razr
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The best affordable cashmere sweats
Jester off-the-clock
The timeless classic
Long live Fiorucci
Keep it cozy, Velveeta sweeties.
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