Mixed Emotions Sweatpants

Sweatpants in this Mixed Emotion Brand collection split into two build types, nylon and fleece, plus a couple of pieces that lean more into print than either fabric choice. The nylon pairs, Midnight, Nylon Red and Nylon ME, run slimmer and hold their shape better than a soft jogger. The fleece pairs, Eclipse, Crown, Comfort and Classic Pearl, are heavier and built for actual cold. There’s also a striped, animal-print pair in grey and black that reads more like a fashion piece than something built for the gym. Every pair listed here runs true to size, S to XL, and shares the same drop cycle as the rest of the collection rather than restocking on its own schedule.

Nylon versus fleece

Nylon sweatpants have a slight sheen and hold a tapered shape through the leg, closer to a track pant than a soft jogger. They’re the better pick if the print or rhinestone detailing is meant to catch light. Fleece sweatpants trade that shine for warmth and a softer drape, and they’re the heavier option of the two once temperatures drop. The animal-print pair, like the Mixed Emotional Brand Striped Grey Sweatpants, sits somewhere between the two, using a mid-weight fabric built around the print rather than around warmth or shine. Pocket depth also varies slightly between the two builds, with the fleece styles generally running a bit roomier in the front pockets than the slimmer nylon cut allows for.

Waistband and fit

Every pair uses an elastic waistband, which makes sweatpants one of the more forgiving categories if you’re between sizes. Nylon styles taper toward the ankle, fleece styles stay straighter through the leg. That taper is worth factoring in if you plan to wear them tucked into boots or a sneaker with a lower profile, since the fleece cut sits looser at the ankle by comparison.

Sizing

True to size from S to XL. The exact rise and inseam vary slightly between the nylon and fleece builds, so it’s worth checking the individual product page if you’re ordering both, especially if you’re buying a size you haven’t tried in this category before.

Care by fabric

Fleece sweatpants need a cold wash and a low tumble or air dry to keep the fabric from matting down, especially on the heavier Eclipse and Crown builds. Nylon holds up to more frequent washing without losing shape, but a hot dryer can dull the slight sheen that gives it the tapered, structured look in the first place. The animal-print pair falls between the two, and a cold wash keeps the print from bleeding into the surrounding fabric over repeated washes and dryer cycles.

Choosing between the fleece styles

Eclipse and Crown both use the same heavier fleece but differ mainly in color and graphic placement, close to the Mixed Emotional Brand Peach Crown Sweatpants, so the choice there comes down to which print you’d rather have. Comfort and Classic Pearl sit slightly lighter than Eclipse and Crown, closer to an everyday jogger than a statement piece, which makes them the easier pick if the sweatpants are meant to be a background piece rather than the focus of the outfit.

Pairing with the rest of the collection

Fleece sweatpants pair naturally with a graphic Mixed Emotions Hoodie for a full fleece-on-fleece look, since the weights match. Nylon pairs work better under a lighter shirt where the sweatpants carry more of the visual weight on their own. For a pre-matched hoodie and sweatpants set instead of building the pairing yourself, the Mixed Emotions Tracksuits category already does that.

Shipping and exchanges

Sweatpants ship worldwide with tracking under the terms on the Shipping Policy page. If the fit runs off between the nylon and fleece builds, the Exchange Policy page covers swapping for a different size. Given the two fabrics fit slightly differently through the leg, it’s worth double-checking the fit note before ordering a second pair in a different build than one you already own.

Sweatpants FAQ

Should I size up for a looser fit?

Not usually. Every pair is true to size, and the elastic waistband already gives some room. If a specific style runs relaxed or oversized, that’s noted on its product page.

What’s the difference between nylon and fleece sweatpants?

Nylon holds a tapered shape and has a slight sheen, closer to a track pant. Fleece is heavier, softer and better for cold weather, without the shine.

Are the animal-print sweatpants part of a matching set?

No, they’re a standalone pair built around the print rather than paired with a top.

Can I get a matching hoodie and sweatpants set?

Yes, through the Tracksuits category (linked above), which pairs a hoodie or pullover top with sweatpants in the same fabric and graphic.

Do sweatpants run small in the waist?

No, the elastic waistband is built with stretch room, so the standard size for your usual sweatpants should carry over here without adjustment.