The 9 Under-$25 Loungewear Items I Couldn't Have Survived 2020 Without
While I am thrilled that this year is coming to an end, I also can't believe that I spent most of it indoors. As I reflect on everything from my mental state to my wardrobe this past year, I realized that there were a handful of items that I don't know if I could have survived 2020 without. Naturally, every item is a loungewear essential. I don't know about you, but sweats, tees, and slippers were pretty much the only items in my wardrobe that saw the light of day this year, and the 9 items ahead are the select few that did almost all the heavy lifting.
It just so happens that all of my favorite loungewear items this year were from Amazon with each ringing in at less than $25. Does it get much better than that? I really don't think so. Featuring the colorful array of crewneck sweatshirts that always made me smile and the bras that have me forever questioning the existence of underwire, I have a feeling you'll find this shopping list ahead quite useful.
1. Colorful Crewneck Sweatshirt
I actually bought this sweatshirt in one too many colors, but this blue hue is my favorite. I find that even on the days when I can't seem to change out of my sweatpants (i.e. most days), this bright color makes me feel somewhat put together. Don't ask me how—I don't make the rules.
2. Gray Sweatpants
By now you've probably noticed that I clearly like buying men's products on Amazon. I find that the fit reads a tad cooler and always gives me that oversize look I tend to go for. These sweats are cozy, affordable, and go with the obnoxious array of colorful crewneck sweatshirts I have recently acquired.
3. Sports Bras
Is anyone wearing real bras anymore? Because I certainly am not. Instead, I have semi-permanently switched to wearing these comfortable bralettes under pretty much everything. I can wear one of these all day and I don't even notice them.
4. Slides
I truly have not stopped wearing these lightweight slides since the beginning of summer. The only difference now that its winter is that I wear them with socks. These shoes are comfortable, go with all of my loungewear, and are ten times better than wearing my furry slippers outside.
5. Men's Button-Down Shirt
Again, I prefer buying the men's version of this particular shirt style, but you certainly don't have to. If I ever need to look sharp for a last-minute meeting, I always throw this on. Add a cute chain necklace and I can be Zoom-ready in seconds flat.
6. Tank Tops
Whether I am layering these underneath my sweatshirts or sleeping in them (because yes, I do that) these basic tanks have come in handy so much this year. I also love wearing them with a sweater draped around my shoulders—another go-to Zoom look I love.
7. Yoga Pants
Thanks to the fashion trends started by Gen Z, yoga pants have officially entered the chat and honestly, thank God. When I'm going for a look that just doesn't look good with regular leggings, these are my answer and again, thanks to the generation beneath me, I happen to look extremely trendy while wearing them.
8. Fuzzy Slippers
These really don't need an explanation beyond the fact that I wear them 24/7 around the house, they make me feel happy, and they are fun to pet.
9. Tube Socks
I never feel like I am in full lounge mode unless I'm wearing socks and this Nike set somehow makes me feel cool even when I'm wearing the same sweatpants I've been wearing for the past three days.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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