Quick answer
Yes—based on the catalog, Varsity Logo Sweatpants in Onyx 4X are designed for a relaxed fit, and the available information suggests they run true to size for that intended look. However, because no numeric measurements are supplied, you should treat “true to size” as a starting point and check the size chart before ordering.
Why “true to size” depends on the intended fit
The catalog describes these sweatpants as having a relaxed fit. That means the 4X is cut with extra room through the hips and legs—not a snug, body-hugging shape. If you expect a close fit, the same size may feel roomier than you anticipate. The label “true to size” is most useful when you compare it to the brand’s own size chart, not to a slim-fit garment from another label.
The measurement gap: what the catalog does not provide
No waist, hip, inseam, or rise measurements are listed for the Onyx 4X. Without those numbers, any claim that the pants “fit exactly like a standard 4X” is an assumption, not a fact. Use the size chart as your primary reference and treat online anecdotes as secondary. If you are between sizes, the relaxed fit gives you a little more room to work with, but it does not replace actual measurements.
Fit myths, verdicts, and what to do instead
- Myth: “4X always runs small in sweatpants.”: Verdict: Not supported by the catalog. The Onyx 4X is described as a relaxed fit, so it is not designed to run small. Still, without measurements, you cannot assume it runs large either. Check the size chart and read the return policy before ordering. Use the size chart as your first checkpoint, not general assumptions about plus-size sweatpants.
- Myth: “You should size up for a relaxed look.”: Verdict: Unnecessary if you want the intended relaxed fit. The 4X is already cut with room. Sizing up may give you an even looser feel, but it could also make the waist or length less comfortable. Order your usual size unless the size chart suggests otherwise. If you prefer a closer fit, consider whether the relaxed cut is right for you before sizing down.
- Myth: “Onyx 4X fits the same as other colors.”: Verdict: Cannot be confirmed from the catalog. Only the Onyx 4X is described here, and no color-specific fit notes are supplied. Do not assume another colorway has identical measurements without checking its own product page. Treat each color and size as its own product listing when measurements are not published.
Product facts
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Varsity Logo Sweatpants in Onyx, 4X: Crafted from cotton apparel fabric in a classic onyx black colorway with varsity logo detailing. Cotton apparel fabric typically has some natural give, which can make a relaxed fit feel more forgiving—but it is not a guarantee of stretch.
Varsity Logo Sweatpants in Onyx, 4X