Lounge Pants & Shorts

Whatever the weather, women’s lounge pants are where it’s at when you want to kick back and relax. The ideal lounge pants are comfy, cut right for your curves (our plus-size lounge pants go up to a 2X), and resemble real bottoms enough to permit the occasional excursion out of doors. Day to night, winter to summer, lounge pants are without a doubt the most comfortable article of clothing you’ll ever pull on. And Bare Necessities has got them.

Lounge Pant Styles

Lounge pants can take lots of different forms: joggers for women have banded ankles and waistbands; sweatpants work for completely casual situations; wide-leg and flare lounge pants add volume with a side of ease; Capri cropped lounge pants let ankles go al fresco. Lounge pants come high-waisted and low, with pockets or without, and can go as itsy bitsy as lounge shorts. (Just be aware that lounge pants aren’t interchangeable with pajama pants; the former can go places the latter can’t.)

Styles of Lounge Shorts

When it comes to kinds of comfy lounge shorts, the limit almost doesn’t exist. You can pick up a coordinating shorts loungewear set as readily as separates, which let you choose your favorite features: high-waisted or low; drawstring or elastic-banded lounge shorts; sweat shorts for a little warmth or super lightweight styles perfect for summer nights. And of course, it's your call whether you want your lounge shorts with pockets or not.

Brands You’ll Love

All our go-to brands now seem to make lounge pants, from Calvin Klein, DKNY and Ralph Lauren to Champion and Nike leggings for lounging around pre- or post-workout. For the most sumptuous, spoil-yourself textures, look to Arlotta and Barefoot Dreams lounge pants.

Tips for Choosing the Best Joggers & Sweatpants for Lounging

Since there are infinite styles to select from, start to narrow the field by fabric. Cotton lounge pants get all-year usage, followed by knit lounge pants and lightweight blends. Ours tend to run true to size; size up for a slouchier, comfier silhouette.

Tips for Choosing the Best Lounge Shorts

Since they come in so many styles, it’s not hard to narrow the field to the pairs that hit the sweet and soft spot. Cotton lounge shorts are as comfy-casual as it gets, an all-year-round winner. Our lounge shorts can skew sexy, with lace trim and cheeky cuts. There’s no need to choose, either—at these prices, you can have both.