I Finally Tried Rag & Bone's Viral Sweatpants Jeans—and They're Worth Every Penny

I only ever wear 100% cotton super structured denim that takes me years to really break in, so when I first heard of “sweatpants jeans,” I decided to pass. However, after being bombarded by post after post about how life-changing Rag & Bone’s Miramar “jeans” are, I gave in and bought a pair for a girls’ trip to Italy. I’m easily influenced.

I like to be comfortable yet a little put together at the airport (you won’t catch me in leggings or tailored pants), so I thought a sweatpants-jeans hybrid could be my middle ground. At $258, the jeans were a splurge for me, but I took the risk, and I have whatever the total opposite of buyer’s remorse is: Honestly, these may be one of the best purchases I have ever made. They’re worth the hype.

What are sweatpants jeans?

Sofie Wide-Leg Pant

Sofie Wide-Leg Pant

$258rag & bone

Sweatpants jeans combine the look of denim with the comfort of your favorite sweats: a match made in heaven. Rag & Bone’s collection of sweatpants jeans is called Miramar, named after the brand’s signature printing style that creates the illusion of denim on other fabrics like French terrycloth or satin.

The majority of Rag & Bone’s Miramar jeans are made of a lightweight French terry, which is a knit material that has a smooth front with a looped backing that looks similar to a bath towel but feels soft against the skin. It’s 100% cotton, so it’s nice and airy too.

The outside of the pants have a printed denim twill design.

Inside of the pant leg are small French terry loops.

Some of the Miramar jeans have traditional denim design details like a zippered fly, a real button closure, belt loops, and front pockets. These styles are a little pricier. Other Miramar jeans are more like a regular pair of sweatpants with a true elastic waistband and slit pockets that are hidden in the side seam. All of them have printed back pockets and stitching.

This pair of Miramar jeans has a true front pocket with zipper fly and button.

This pair of Miramar jeans has a printed fly, button, and front pockets with a hidden pocket in the side seam.

Why I love my sweatpants jeans

I’ve never received more compliments on a pair of jeans than my Rag & Bone sweatpants jeans that aren’t even actually denim. I wear them to the airport, to the grocery store, to friends’ houses, and every single time, someone inevitably tells me they love my jeans and wants to know where I got them. I find joy in watching the confusion spread across their faces when I respond, “Thanks, they’re actually sweatpants!”

Ego boost aside, these “jeans” are seriously comfortable. I wear them on long plane rides, car rides, and to the office on occasion, and they’re never restrictive—even the pairs with functional zippers and buttons. Shortly after falling in love with my Sofie Wide-Leg style, I had to get a second pair and went with the Sport Stripe Track Pant.

Sport Stripe Track Pant

Sport Stripe Track Pant

$218rag & bone

I actually prefer the little bit of added structure of my first pair because they feel more polished with the real fly, button, and belt loops, but I wear my sporty striped style just as much.

The good and the bad

If you’re able to splurge on a pair, I would highly recommend them because I wear them so much that the cost per wear is less than some of my real denim jeans. As someone who is 6 feet tall, some of the styles are just a smidge too short on me, while others have longer inseams that fit me perfectly but likely wouldn’t fit someone of average height. I suggest reviewing each pair, inspecting the size guide and inseam length, and checking out the style details before you make a purchase to ensure you’re getting a pair that will fit and has the features you want because they’re all a tad different.

The Sofie Wide-Leg style is my favorite because it’s more functional, and I love the gradient coloring.

I wish the Sport Stripe Track Pants were a little longer, but I can’t wait to wear them to a football game this fall.

They’re 100% cotton, so they’re not made to be put in the dryer because they can shrink. They’re prone to becoming misshapen—the hemlines are always rolling up and need to be ironed back into place. The brand recommends machine washing inside-out in cold water and laying flat to dry, and I’ve found that process to work well for me.

I’m already dreaming of my next pair of Miramar jeans and am highly considering buying the shorts to wear during the upcoming NYC heatwave.

Other Miramar styles I want to try

Wide-Leg Pant

$198 at rag & bone

Walking Shorts

$108 at rag & bone

Drawstring Wide-Leg Pant

$268 at rag & bone

Cam Relaxed Straight Pant

Now 29% Off

$268 $190 at rag & bone

Abby Lounge Top

Now 30% Off

$228 $160 at rag & bone

Sofie Ankle-Length Pant

$258 at rag & bone