Z Supply’s pant lineup goes beyond track pants. Here’s what’s actually in the catalog and what’s worth buying.
I own a pair of Z Supply wide leg trousers in a cotton-linen blend and a pair of their joggers. Between those and the trousers I tried on in-store, I have enough ground to review the category properly. Z Supply is best known for its loungewear, which sets a low bar for the “dressed-up” side of its pants lineup — but the wide leg trousers are one of the surprises of the catalog, and worth an honest look. The broader Is Z Supply Worth It? covers the brand overall, and Z Supply anchors the elevated-basics slot in our Affordable Fashion Brands guide.
The Z Supply Pant Categories
Four rough groups cover the catalog. Trousers and wide leg pants in cotton, linen, or cotton-linen blends (the most credible category beyond loungewear). Joggers and track pants in rib knits or soft cottons (the core loungewear category). Paperbag and drawstring waist pants in various fabrics (a middle category — casual but not quite loungewear). And occasional trend drops like utility pants or cargo cuts that rotate in and out.
The trousers and wide leg pants are where Z Supply punches above its price. The joggers are fine but not distinctive. The drawstring and paperbag pants fall between the two in usefulness.
Trousers: The Surprise of the Catalog
My wide leg trousers are a cotton-linen blend with a pull-on waistband (no zipper, no button — elastic and drawstring), a full high rise, and a long inseam that needed a small hem at 5’6″. They were the first Z Supply piece I tried that felt distinctly not-loungewear. The fabric drape is clean, the silhouette reads as a work-or-dinner pant rather than a stay-at-home pant, and the construction is better than I expected.
After about twenty wears and ten washes, they’ve held up well. The fabric has softened into the body, the hem has held, and the only complaint is that the pull-on waistband is a weak point structurally — after heavy wear, the elastic has started losing some compression and the pants sit slightly lower on the hip than when new. This is the usual pull-on-waistband tradeoff and not unique to Z Supply.
These are the Z Supply piece I’d recommend to a new shopper who wants to test whether the brand works for their wardrobe beyond loungewear. If the wide leg trouser doesn’t land, the rest of the dressy-adjacent catalog probably won’t either.
Joggers: Fine, Not Distinctive
My joggers are a soft cotton blend with a tapered leg and a ribbed ankle cuff. They are fine. They’re comfortable, they fit as expected, they’ve washed well over six months of casual rotation. They’re also not distinctive in any way — you can find comparable joggers at half a dozen other brands at similar or lower prices, and Z Supply’s version doesn’t do anything special to earn its place in the category.
If you’re already a Z Supply customer and you want to round out a lounge rotation with matching joggers, they’re a fine purchase. If you’re shopping for joggers specifically, the brand isn’t the reason to buy them — you’re buying them because they coordinate with your other Z Supply pieces, not because they’re the best jogger at the price.
Wide Leg Pants Outside the Trouser Category
Z Supply sells wide leg pants in fabrics beyond the cotton-linen blend — including heavier knits, rayon blends, and occasional satin-finish pieces. Results vary. The heavier knit wide legs function as upgraded lounge pants; the rayon blends drape beautifully but stretch out faster; the satin pieces look good in photos and wrinkle the moment you sit down. If you want a wide leg pant from Z Supply that isn’t the cotton-linen trouser, pick your fabric carefully based on what you actually intend to wear it for.
The Verdict
The cotton-linen wide leg trousers are the Z Supply pant purchase I’d recommend first and the one that most people don’t know exists. It’s the piece where the brand’s elevated-basics pitch actually pays off beyond loungewear. The joggers are fine but nothing special. The drawstring and paperbag casuals are middling. The non-linen wide legs vary by fabric — check the blend before ordering. If you want to try the trousers, https://www.amazon.com/s?k=z+supply+clothing&tag=tumbleweed03b-20 is the DTC route and Z Supply Pants on Amazon carries a subset. My Is Z Supply Worth It? has the broader context on how Z Supply fits into a wardrobe overall, and the pants are one of the strongest arguments for expanding beyond the loungewear default.
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FAQ
Are Z Supply pants true to size?
Mostly yes. The trousers and wide leg pants run true to standard Z Supply sizing. The joggers run slightly relaxed at the hip and thigh — if you want a closer fit, size down one. Pull-on waistband pieces can feel snug at first and relax into the body after a few wears.
Are Z Supply pants machine washable?
Yes, on cold and delicate for all pant categories. Cotton-linen blends should air dry flat to avoid shrinking and preserve the drape. Joggers tolerate the dryer on low but air drying extends their life significantly. Never tumble dry linen pieces on anything but the lowest setting if you must machine dry them.
What’s the best Z Supply pant for work?
The cotton-linen wide leg trousers. They read as a work-appropriate piece in any business-casual setting, the drape is clean, and the construction holds up through repeated wear. Skip the joggers and drawstring casuals for work purposes — they read too loungey regardless of styling.
