Women's Flared Sweatpants

Fitted through the hip and thigh, then a wide, swinging flare from the knee down: these sweatpants have a shape most sweatpants never get. Soft pleats gather just above the knee on the front, a white drawstring ties the elastic waist and the legs open into a big bell that falls past the ankle. The cotton blend is soft with some weight. They come in four colors. Slip them on and you get a long, lean line that looks put together even on a lazy day.

We picked this one for the flare. The legs are cut close from the hip to the knee, small pleats fold across the front of the knee and then the leg opens into a wide, flowing bell. A white drawstring hangs at the elastic waistband, slim pockets sit at the sides and the back is smooth, with the same curved flare running down to the hem. In the lead photo, the black has a deep, shiny glow.

It comes in Oat Gray, White, Flower Gray and Black. Black is the sharp, sleek one in the photos, Flower Gray is the heather classic, Oat Gray is the warm, soft neutral and White is the crisp, bright one. Wear them with a cropped hoodie and chunky sneakers, a fitted tee and boots, or a boxy sweatshirt and platforms. Add a small bag and some sunglasses and you look like the one who waves at the barista and gets the extra shot.

Women who like a leg with some drama will love how these look. The flared cut, the pleated knee and the soft cotton blend give them a casual, retro and street look that works in spring, autumn and winter. The drawstring lets you set the waist, the flare balances a short top and the length looks right with sneakers or boots. Pick your color and wear them from the store to the studio to the couch.

Here's what it's made of and how it's cut.

• Fabric: 80% cotton, 20% polyester
• Weight: 310 gsm (9.1 oz), moderate
• Fit: Flare
• Waist: Elastic waistband with drawstring
• Pockets: Side pockets
• Details: Pleated knee, flared hem
• Colors: Oat Gray, White, Flower Gray, Black
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL
• AKA: flared sweatpants, pleated flare sweatpants, women's bell bottom joggers, flare leg sweatpants, drawstring flare pants

Cut flare on purpose, so it fits close through the thigh and opens from the knee. Sizes run S to XL. If you're between sizes, check the size chart image before you choose.