Don’t get me wrong, I love dressing up and will take any opportunity to do so – but investing in good loungewear is a must. As I type this while working from home, I’m wearing my go-to joggers and tank.
There are similar moments that simply do not require jeans. Whether running errands, cooking dinner or watching the new episode of Celebrity Traitors, loungewear is my best friend.
For something many of us reach for so often, it's still usually overlooked in our wardrobes. Investing in good cotton and cashmere pieces with timeless styles means our clothes will see us through many winter seasons.
From high-street favourite M&S to solution-oriented brand Skims, I’ve rounded up my five most trusted loungewear brands to shop now.
Lounge
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Lounge has traditionally been synonymous with underwear designed for the female form, but it’s recently evolved into lifestyle, creating beautifully considered products for every part of a woman's wardrobe. Its Fitted-Waist Zip-Up Hoodie (£55, Lounge.com) and matching Straight-leg joggers (£55, Lounge.com) in the gorgeous autumnal cherry lacquer colour are ideal sweats for someone who wants their loungewear to still feel like an outfit they’d wear out and about.
M&S
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Loungewear and wardrobe basics staple, M&S, has always been a go-to for all things comfort and practical. The Cotton Blend Pointelle Lounge Cardigan (£14, Marksandspencer.com) is a great wardrobe staple that can be both dressed up with jeans or kept as loungewear when paired with the Pointelle Wide Leg Lounge Bottoms (£16, Marksandspencer.com).
Chelsea Peers
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Known for their playful patterns, soft lounge sets, and, in my opinion, one of the few brands that nails Christmas pyjamas without it feeling gimmicky, Chelsea Peers knows how to make comfort fashionable. The grey Organic Cotton Straight Leg Joggers (£45, Chelseapeers.com) and V-neck sweater (£45, Chelseapeers.com) have a stylish silhouette. Pair the look with the Suede Leather Buckle Detail Moccasin Slippers (£68, Chelseapeers.com).
The White Company
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Timeless, simple, but with great attention to detail, The White Company’s loungewear is for those who like a minimalistic, sleek look. Not just for luxurious cotton bathrobes and bedsheets, The White Company uses high-quality cashmere and cotton on many of their loungewear pieces to create the ultimate comfy looks that will last years in your wardrobe. The Brushed Twill Funnel Neck Sweatshirt (£125, Thewhitecompany.com) paired with the Plush Cord Wide-Leg Trousers (£90, Thewhitecompany.com) is the ultimate winter errands look.
Skims
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No one does comfort quite like Skims. Its buttery-feeling materials are made to stretch and sculpt to your body, making the clothing feel very ‘made for you’ – regardless of whether you’re purchasing loungewear or their much-loved shapewear. As the evenings slowly get darker, my desire to put on a cosy film happens every night. The Cable Turtleneck (£146, Skims.com) and Micro Shorts (£94, Skims.com) would make the perfect loungewear for snug nights in.