I get so many compliments on these Rag & Bone jeans. People are shocked to learn they're actually sweatpants.

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreI wear these Rag & Bone "sweans" more than any other pants I own. They're so comfortable, I've packed them on every trip I've taken in the past two years.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderRag & Bone's sweatpant jeans achieved viral status for looking like the real deal. Over the past two years, they've stayed relevant to our team for being lightweight, stretchy, and convenient long trips. Our style editors agree they're still leagues ahead of the other sweatpant jeans we've tried.Below, we review all the ways the Miramar collection solves the problems we have with stiff jeans. Instead, these let us dress for comfort and still look like we put in effort.Rag & Bone's sweatpant jeans pass for real denim, and we haven't seen another brand do it as well.A close-up look at the soft French terry cloth lining.Sally Kaplan/Business InsiderThey're not just a clever design trick — they are genuinely some of the most comfortable sweatpants I own. Their lasting quality has further justified the initial hype, while the printed-on stitches and rivets are uncanny. They're my go-to travel pants because they're gentle around my middle, and the light French terry cloth is easy to pack.I've been wearing my "sweans" on a weekly basis ever since I got them two years ago. The fabric is just light enough that I don't overheat in a stuffy plane cabin, but they still keep me cozy in times when the temperature could go either way. And while actual jeans feel uncomfortably tight when I bloat, these don't.There are a few things to consider about the sizing of Rag & Bone's sweatpant jeans.Left: Sally is 5-foot-2, usually size 12 to 14, and wearing a Large. Right: I'm 5-foot-9, a size 4, and wearing a Small.Sally Kaplan, Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThe pairs we tested for this review fit us true to size. Most styles are intended to feel roomy. They come in sizes 00 to 16.The Miramar Wide-Leg Pants are slightly baggy with a 31.5-inch inseam. The drape of the material perfectly imitates denim, and they're meant to puddle a little at the bottom (or a lot, if you're short).We recommend choosing sweatpant jeans with an elasticated waistband (or any pair without real buttons), which lets you sling them high or low around your waist. Super high-rise pairs can truncate a short torso — another reason to opt for pull-on styles.After 2 years of wearing them, we're still huge fans.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderWhat we love: They're comfortably lightweight, making them perfect for long travel days. In the two years I've worn them, everyone is shocked to learn it's not real denim.Drawbacks: They're pricey, the details have faded in the seat area, and there's still limited inseam selection.All denim fades, even the faux kind. I've spent enough time in these that the rear now looks paler. You lose some of the magic once the fake pockets are less distinguishable, but not enough to keep me from wearing them.Otherwise, the construction is solid — no loose threads, stretched-out waistband, or weak seams. My trick for making these last is that I've never put them in the dryer. Since they're made of soft cotton and were already short on me, I let them air dry so they won't shrink.We each tried a few styles of the Rag & Bone sweatpant jeans. Everyone found a pair fit to their liking.Miramar Wide-Leg PantsSally Kaplan/Business InsiderBest for: Travel, transition seasonsSkip if: You're 5-foot-4 or under, unless you plan to hem them.Our executive editor Sally Kaplan is 5-foot-2, so these jeans are much longer on her. But she still can't get over how comfortable they are, and she's even bought a second pair since our initial review. "I love the look of a wide-leg jean but have also sworn off hard pants, so these sweatpant jeans are my dream come true!" writes Sally. "I'm short and curvy, so I knew these would be a little long on me, but I don't even care. I just safety pin them at the back of the hem to keep them from catching under my heels, and no one is the wiser." You can shrink them a bit in the dryer, but here's how Sally hems pants with just a few safety pins:Sally Kaplan/Business Insider"I saw this hack on Instagram (Millennial here, not cool enough for TikTok). All you have to do is tuck the back hem of your long jeans up inside the pant and safety pin it," she writes. "You leave the front of the hem unpinned, and it pools perfectly around your ankles without the back catching under your heels. You really can't see the safety pins at all when you're walking around. "Miramar Andi Ankle PantsSamantha Crozier/Business InsiderBest for: Petite heights or pairing with a beltSkip if: You want a pull-on style that mimics the feel of sweatpants.Style editor Samantha Crozier tried the Andi Ankle Pant, which has a 27-inch inseam, a real button closure, and a non-elasticated waistband. This style is about four inches shorter than the original Miramar Wide Leg Pants, which

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