Whether you’re sitting down for a big Thanksgiving meal, traveling home for the holiday, shopping during Black Friday, or getting cozy for a holiday movie marathon, the last thing you’ll want to do is put on a pair of restrictive pants. 

The PEOPLE shopping team can’t get enough of comfy bottoms — including the sweatpants jeans you’ll see writers sporting in our N.Y.C. office and the sweatpants we wear while working from home. So, it wasn’t hard to compile a list of the best comfy pants for every occasion from this team of shopping experts. 

Our favorites include styles from Alo, Cozy Earth, Athleta, Anthropologie, and more — starting at just $25. 

PEOPLE-Recommended Comfy Pants

• Writer’s Pick: Cozy Earth Studio Wide-Leg Pant, $70 (orig. $108); cozyearth.com
• Black Friday Deal: Spanx AirEssentials Wide-Leg Pant, $83 (orig. $118); spanx.com
• Waffle Weave: Alo Waffle Weekend Escape Jogger, $138; alo.com
• Four-Way Stretch: Vuori Boyfriend Sweatpant, $98; vuori.com
• Celebrity-Worn Style: Rag & Bone Miramar Wide-Leg Pants, $198; rag-bone.com
• Lowest Price: HeSaYep High-Waisted Sweatpants, $25 with coupon (orig. $30); amazon.com
• Rarely on Sale: Maeve The Colette Crop Wide-Leg Pants, $90 (orig. $120); anthropologie.com
• Pants for Him: Quince Organic Stretch Corduroy Drawstring Trouser, $60; quince.com
• “Washed Hundreds of Times”: Athleta Salutation High-Rise Joggers, $62 (orig. $89); athleta.com
• Oprah-Approved: Cozy Earth Brushed Bamboo Jogger Pant, $70 (orig. $88); cozyearth.com

To Wear on the Plane Home for the Holidays

Cozy Earth Studio Wide-Leg Pant

“Made from ridiculously soft, wrinkle-free modal, these are my go-to pants for travel days, working from home, lounging on the couch, or running errands — and they’re sneakily on sale right now. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, so I can even slip them on in the summer without overheating. In the cooler months, I love to style them with a sweater and a jean jacket for a more put-together loungewear look.” — Maggie Horton, shopping writer

Vuori Boyfriend Sweatpant

“These are my go-to comfy pants for all occasions: movie theater nights, airort days, running errands, and working from home. I like that the drawstrings are hidden so the sweats have a more street-style look. They mold around your body yet still have a slightly roomy shape. And don’t get me started on the ultra-soft fabric — a dream!” — Madison Yauger, shopping editor

To Wear for the Big Thanksgiving Meal

Spanx AirEssentials Wide-Leg Pants

“My Spanx pants go almost everywhere with me because they’re my favorite to travel in. The material is incredibly soft and also has a good weight to it, so nothing is ever see-through. Plus, the wide legs are super comfortable and easy to scrunch up my legs if I get too hot on the plane. I love that they look very put-together, so I’ll even dress them up with a sweater — which is exactly what I’ll be wearing for hosting my Friendsgiving this year!” — Alex Nelson, associate editorial director

Maeve The Colette Crop Wide-Leg Pants

“Whenever I need to look put together, but don’t want to sacrifice comfort, I reach for these stretchy pants with a relaxed, wide leg. They’ve made an appearance at birthday dinners, on overnight flights when I won’t get the chance to change upon arrival, and countless other occasions.” — Maggie Horton, shopping writer

To Wear While Black Friday Shopping

Alo Waffle Weekend Escape Jogger

“The slight weight and thick material of these pants are why they’re my favorite to work from home in. They’re not too tight and have a relaxed, loose feel throughout the leg, which gives me a break from tight leggings that often dig into my skin. And, the waffle texture gives them this cozy look that’s still polished enough to go out in public in — all I do is throw on a T-shirt, denim jacket, and my go-to white sneakers, and I’m ready to run errands.” — Rylee Johnston, shopping writer

Athleta Salutation High-Rise Joggers

“These have been my go-to leggings for more than five years. They’re lightweight enough to wear throughout the year and comfortable enough to wear all day. I appreciate the high waistband that never rolls, and they have just enough stretch that even if my weight fluctuates a bit, they still fit. Not to mention, they’ve been washed hundreds of times without pilling or fading.” — Jeaneen Russell, shopping writer

To Wear During Your Holiday Movie Marathon

HeSaYep High-Waisted Sweatpants, $25 with coupon

“These pants are some of my go-tos when I’m lounging at home because they aren’t too constricting. The legs are slightly baggy and then taper near the ankles, so I can easily wear them with slippers while walking around my apartment. Plus, they have two side pockets — a handy design feature that’s missing from some of my other sweatpants right now.” — Lindsey Greenfeld, senior shopping editor

Snag one of our favorites to stay cozy, no matter the occasion. Then keep scrolling to shop more editor-worn comfy pants. 

More Editor-Approved Comfy Pants

Rag & Bone Miramar Wide-Leg Pants

Quince Organic Stretch Corduroy Drawstring Trouser

Cozy Earth Brushed Bamboo Jogger Pant

Alo Muse Sweatpant