Loungewear: Everything there is to know about it…

Everyone has a comfort zone that they resort to after a hard day’s work or during the weekend. Nothing compares to the feeling of getting into your favourite comfy clothes and simply doing nothing.

Unfortunately, for most of us who aren’t familiar with the current trends in fashion, casual home wear or nightwear equals ‘clothes never to be seen by others’. They could range from baggy faded pyjamas to uncomfortable camisoles. Well, times have changed and so have the definitions of casual wear.

Loungewear in simple terms refers to clothing that is casual and comfortable enough to be worn at home, while stylish enough to be worn to a coffee shop, grocery store, a vacation or even a yoga class! It is the perfect combination of comfort and style and honestly, it does not get better than that.

Why go for Loungewear?

Why loungewear over casual regular wear? Well, firstly, the task of changing an outfit every time you need to step out is tedious and frankly annoying. With the launch of loungewear there is no more a need to change into ‘something nice’ for mundane errands.

Secondly, the comfort of a stylish outfit is almost always in the fabric of the same. It’s not easy to wear uncomfortable material in unfavourable weather conditions under the premise that you look good. In such scenarios, Loungewear can save your day. Made purely of soft fabric, no matter where you wear these outfits, rest assured you will look stylish while in your comfort zone.

What exactly does Loungewear entail?

Some of the most common loungewear includes pyjamas, silk robes, camisoles, boxer shorts, classic shirt and trouser combos and onesies. Pyjamas, however, are known to be more common than the others.

How did the trend of Loungewear come about?

The past few years have evidently seen a rapid growth of loungewear. According to Olivia Von Halle, a sleepwear designer, the trend has seen a triple figure growth in the first few years alone.

She goes on to explain, in an interview, that the reason the concept of Loungewear grew rapidly is because of the recession. “During the recession, people started to spend more time at home but they didn’t want to compromise on how they looked and felt so they started to spend more money on beautiful pieces”.

The second reason, according to her was the advent of social media, because of which, the home, which was a very private domain, became very public and people wanted to look amazing as they instagram pictures of their lives.

She further goes on to say that people need to be daring. “If you are going to wear pyjamas out, then do it with a sense of humour and a wry smile then you can get away with anything’, she believes.

Well, a blend of comfort and style is a desirable thought. So what are you waiting for? Find the perfect loungewear that suits your style and makes your soul happy!