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11 Best Loungewear Pieces for Men, According to Reviewers

Timeless and cozy pieces to wear at home or casual hangs.

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Loungewear has become a seamless part of the way we dress every day—at this point, it has gone beyond at-home attire and carries us into everyday errands and casual hangouts.

Our style experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab researched over 20 loungewear brands to find the best men's loungewear, and we found top-rated pajamas to customer-favorite sweatpants, joggers, hoodies, and more, from best-selling brands we've tested in the Lab and among consumer testers. From buttery-soft pants from Vuori to timeless staples from L.A. Apparel, we’ve included picks that’ll keep you comfortable year-round.

Our top picks:

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Best Overall Loungewear

Vuori Ponto Performance Pants

Ponto Performance Pants
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Best Overall Loungewear

Vuori Ponto Performance Pants

Vuori almost always comes out on top in our guides to the best loungewear and athleisure, and these joggers are no different. The polyester blend has a buttery-soft feel and moisture-wicking technology to keep you cool. We appreciate that they have four-way stretch and zippered pockets.

Our style pros at the Textiles Lab named this Uniqlo pick the best T-shirt for men after testers gave it high praise for feeling durable and looking stylish with its boxier fit. While airy, testers found it had a nice weight. The shirt also earned a high score for opacity in Lab tests.

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SKIMS is another popular brand among our Lab pros and tester consumers for its comfortable pieces and inclusive size range. A lot of their items run from XS to 5X, including these best-selling cotton/polyester sweatpants from the brand. They feature an elastic waistband for stretch, along with a drawstring for adjustability. You can even throw them in the washing machine.

You get the top and bottoms in this set from Eberjey, a brand our pros regularly recommend for men and women. We’ll argue that the henley top with functional buttons can double as a daytime loungewear alternative. You can choose from several colors.

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My (Maglente) husband and I own several pieces from L.A. Apparel, which was founded by Dov Charney, who created American Apparel. It’s a great go-to for finding streetwear basics.

This sweatshirt will keep you warm in the colder months, thanks to its fleece material. It's also designed to be moisture-wicking. Plus, the ribbed cuffs and hem are a stylish touch that will also keep cold drafts out.

New Balance may be best known for its sneakers, but the brand also sells men's and women's clothing—including loungewear staples like this hoodie. It's made from a soft French terry material and features a relaxed fit.

We like that the embroidered logo is subtle on the chest and think the side ribbing makes the sweatshirt a bit more unique. Satisfied online shoppers found the fabric sturdy and the sweatshirt comfortable.

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ACE Sweatshort 7”
Credit: Mack Weldon

Overall, Mack Weldon is widely known for their high quality men’s basics. Their ACE collection is popular among online shoppers, including one of our staffer's fathers. "I gifted my dad a zip-up hoodie and jogger set last year from them, and he wears them all the time," said Grace Wu, Senior Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab Product Analyst. We like these sweatshorts just as much. They're made from French terry and have a back pocket.

Men's Essential Jogger
Credit: Luxome

Marketed as "the softest jogger pant ever," the Luxome Essential jogger features a drawcord waist, four-way stretch, and side and back pockets. It's made from Modal fleece blend for a soft outer layer and plush interior. The material is also moisture-wicking, according to the brand, to keep you cool and relaxed at all times.

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Best Long Sleeve Loungewear

Nike Men's Sportswear Club Fleece Crew

Men's Sportswear Club Fleece Crew
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Best Long Sleeve Loungewear

Nike Men's Sportswear Club Fleece Crew

Credit: Nike

This highly-rated crew runs in unisex sizes from XXS up to 4XL. The smooth fleece feels soft against the skin and the ribbed cuffs and hem help create a secure fit. It features the classic Nike check logo and currently comes in four colors.

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This Under Armour one has a loose fit and is designed to keep you warm, thanks to a soft cotton-blend fleece. Note that several styles on the brand’s website, including this hoodie, are eligible for a 50% markdown when you use code “SUMMER” at checkout.

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Why trust Good Housekeeping?

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Shanon Maglente is a contributing editor at Good Housekeeping. She covers product news and trends, and works closely with the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute to ensure clarity and accuracy in our shopping guides.

To gather recommended picks, she consulted Senior Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab Product Analyst Grace Wu, who has tested fabric-based products for the GH Institute since 2022, as well as Home & Apparel Reviews Analyst Amanda Constantine, who has a background in apparel merchandising and product development, along with a master of science degree in consumer sciences. She also taught fashion and textiles courses at Ohio State.

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Expert consulted:Amanda Constantine
Home & Apparel Reviews Analyst

Amanda (she/her) researches and reports on products in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab, ranging from clothing and accessories to home furnishings. She holds undergraduate degrees in apparel merchandising and product development and advertising and marketing communications, as well as a master of science degree in consumer sciences from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, Amanda was a lecturer for the fashion and retail studies program at Ohio State, where she taught fashion and textiles courses.

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Expert consulted:Grace Wu
Senior Analyst

Grace Wu (she/her) is the senior analyst in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she evaluates fabric-based products using specialized equipment and consumer tester data. Prior to starting at Good Housekeeping in 2022, she earned a master of engineering in materials science and engineering and a bachelor of science in fiber science from Cornell University. While earning her degrees, Grace worked in research laboratories for smart textiles and nanotechnology and held internships at Open Style Lab and Rent the Runway.

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