Comfort Zone: 12 ways to wear Christmas loungewear

Should ‘old acquaintance be forgot’ unexpectedly drop by, take solace in knowing their visit won’t involve a sympathetic head tilt or worse - a group photo.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2022 - 07:45

Annmarie O’Connor

You’ve made it to the Christmas finish line. Now collect your proverbial medal, grab those snacks and assume prone position on the sofa.

The Crown, season 5 isn’t going to watch itself. Wait! Is that the doorbell? Answer it at your peril in that chocolate-stained onesie.

Public scrutiny doesn’t discriminate, even during the most wonderful time of the year.

The solution? Swap your old reliables for comely comfies like a ribbed dress and cosy clogs or a wool shawl and knit trousers.

Should ‘old acquaintance be forgot’ unexpectedly drop by, take solace in knowing their visit won’t involve a sympathetic head tilt or worse - a group photo. Need some inspiration? We’ve found 12 cosy creations that’ll redefine comfort.

GET THE LOOK

1. Rosie fleece lounge jumper, €42; Rosie fleece flared lounge bottoms, €42, M&S

2. Intarsia knit dress, Arket, €129

3. Knitted wool blend trousers, Arket, €99

4. Leather pile slippers, Arket, €129

5. Cashmere roll neck dress, €250; leather pile slippers, €129, Arket

6. Long knit cardigan, H&M, €34.99

7. Ribbed Alpaca blend socks, COS, €25

8. Rib-knit dress, H&M, €49.99

9. Wool shawl, COS, €99

10. M&S Collection lambswool cardigan, M&S, €42

11. Snow ski boot slippers, Next, €54

12. Ribbed organic cotton wide-leg trousers, Tommy Hilfiger, €139.90

STYLE NOTES

FLEECE: Lightweight and quick-drying, fleece is easy-to-clean which makes it popular with hikers. Its affordable and water-resistant kudos has also contributed to its current fashion renaissance with brands like Arket and UGG.
CASHMERE: Up to eight times more insulating than regular sheep’s wool, cashmere is soft, lightweight and doesn’t wrinkle, making it an ideal fabric for travelling.
ALPACA: Flame, water, odour, and stain resistant: this resilient fabric is also rather averse to wind. Quite the impressive resumé.
LAMBSWOOL: Despite having a soft handle, its reputation for holding its shape means your favourite sweater will never look love-worn, even after frequent wears.

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