This $43 Matching Set Looks Like an Oprah-loved Outfit

There are a multitude of comfy sweatsuits in the world, but none have the fandom of that Spanx AirEssentials lounge set. You either have it yourself or you’ve seen someone else—maybe celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah—wear it. Perhaps you’ve even been on one of its notorious waitlists, along with upwards of 20,000 others. Indeed, that’s just a fraction of the people willing to spend $250 on this cult-classic athleisure outfit.

While there are plenty of good reasons why Spanx would price its viral pieces at over $100 each (they really are that comfy), you don’t have to spend quite that much to get a similar look. We found an inspired matching set at Amazon for under $50 that hundreds have compared to the name brand, where it’s actually the No. 1 best-seller in women’s tracksuits right now. 

Anrabess Sweatsuit Set

Anrabess makes the most popular Spanx AirEssentials lookalike set at Amazon, currently on sale from $60 to $43. It has almost 4,500 five-star ratings (including those from shoppers who own the original Spanx matching set) and has been purchased an astonishing 3,000-plus times in the past month alone. That’s one set sold every 15 minutes, around the clock.

The half-zip pullover has an extra-wide foldover collar, just like the beloved original ($128), and the bottoms have the same relaxed fit as Spanx’s wide-leg pants ($118). In addition to being “pretty much identical,” the Amazon set is reportedly as butter-soft as the more expensive option. Part of the appeal of AirEssentials is the finely knitted “light-as-air” material, made of 47 percent Tencel, 46 percent polyester, and seven percent elastane. Anrabess’ version has almost the same composition, except that it uses regular rayon instead of more eco-friendly Tencel. One reviewer who has both sets said they “can’t tell the difference.” Multiple people have said it’s the most comfortable outfit they’ve ever worn.

Anrabess Sweatsuit Set

Even more have rated it five stars for travel, some calling it the “best airplane outfit.” It’s been tested on long-haul international flights and seven-plus-hour road trips alike and passed every test with flying colors. One traveler said they wore it several times during a cold, rainy trip in Turkey—layering a turtleneck underneath for extra warmth and a chic look. It seems to be the perfect weight for fall and winter, and it’s so comfortable for those upcoming holiday trips you might have in the works.

The set is available in 24 colors, including basic neutrals and seasonal hues like deep scarlet, olive green, and a shade of orange aptly named “pumpkin.” By the time you’re finished reading this, another person has probably bought one, so join them now while you can get 33 percent off at Amazon. Find more cozy matching sets to carry you through the chilly months, below.

Shop Similar Matching Sets at Amazon:

Prettygarden Sweatsuit Set

Suuksess Matching Lounge Set

Xieerduo Tracksuit

Wiholl Pullover Set

Qinsen Zip-up Sweatshirt Set

At the time of publishing, the price started at $43.

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