I’m not sure how I missed the pre-quarantine memo informing everyone to get cute loungewear. On the contrary, I’ve been the idiot over here buying new spring clothes when I clearly should have been buying cute sweats, smh. Well, lesson learned for the next global pandemic. Anyway, it has now become impossible to get a lounge set anywhere because they’re all sold out. Pretty sure they were all bought up by the influencers considering they’ve all been flaunting new lounge looks every day. So since some of us didn’t get that initial memo and aren’t in the position to go spend $200 on a new sweatsuit, I’ve found some affordable loungewear options that still look expensive. Here are my must-have loungewear pieces from some of my favorite places to online shop.
1. Nasty Gal
Nasty Gal You’ve Met Your Match Knitted Sweater And Pants, $38
Nasty Gal ‘A Hot Pocket of Conversation’ Knit Lounge Set, $45.60
One of my favorite sites to shop, Nasty Gal, has been killing it with necessary new lounge arrivals during this quarantine. Like, they’re really testing my self control and ability to be responsible with that stimulus check. They have tons of cute loungewear pieces that look expensive, like these monochromatic matching sets that are about as chic as glorified pajamas can be.
2. Talentless
Talentless French Terry Embroidered Crop Tee, $38
Talentless Women’s Premium Modal Tank, $34
When it comes to loungewear, there’s one family we can wholeheartedly trust because they famously made loungewear cool (and basically invented athleisure). Yes, I’m referring to America’s royal family, the Kardashians. And Scott Disick, the unofficial Kardashian, has come through for us this quarantine with his own elevated, high-quality loungewear brand, Talentless. Now, before you roll your eyes at me, it’s important to know that, unlike Yeezy, Talentless actually is relatively affordable and their product is super high quality. I always knew Scott was my favorite for a reason!
3. Nordstrom
Topshop Peached Jersey Sweatshirt, $36
Free People FP Movement Sunny Skinny Sweatpants, $48
One of the primary secrets to making your loungewear look expensive is keeping your whole look in a neutral palette. For example, think about the worst-dressed person you know. That person probably wears a lot of contrasting colors and bold prints and looks tacky af. Then think about everything the Kardashians wear. So yeah, point proven, your clothes look more expensive when they’re plain and in a neutral color.
4. ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Hourglass Basic Jogger, $29
ASOS DESIGN Lounge Boxy Sweatshirt, $29
Another way to make your loungewear look more expensive, besides sticking to neutral colors, is to go totally monochrome with your look. To really maximize the “richness” of your look, do a monochrome look in a cool neutral color, like these dusty rose joggers and similarly colored boxy sweatshirt.
5. Shopbop
x karla The Sleeveless Crop Tee, $48
I know you’re all about to go crazy on me right now for putting this seemingly basic white tee and sleeveless crop on this list, but hear me out first. This T-shirt is designed by Karla Welch, a top celebrity stylist who clearly knows a thing or two about what you need from your everyday basics. And, let me be the first to tell you, she makes the PERFECT white tee. Her basics line is composed of everyday essentials in the most premium fits, so trust me, they’re worth it and you’ll definitely want to order a few.
6. Princess Polly
Rise & Lounge Jumper Black, $39 & Rise & Lounge Shorts Black, $32
Princess Polly is a site that has become a recent obsession of mine. No really, like I check the site daily for new arrivals… I think I might have a problem. Princess Polly always has incredible fashion finds that are totally affordable, and their loungewear basics are no exception. But warning, their product definitely sells fast—so if you see something you like, don’t sleep on it!
7. Zara
Satin Effect Striped Top, $17.90 & Satin Effect Striped Shorts, $29.90
This striped set from Zara is the epitome of what elevated loungewear looks like. It could legitimately be PJs or a full going out look, all depending on how you choose to style it. Of course, during these quarantine times I don’t expect you to put on your best heels with it, but rather, a chic pair of fluffy slippers and an oversized cardigan for a very casual, glam lounge look. They currently also have these cozy pants, which are available in several colors and will look extra high-end paired with a basic tee.
8. Missguided
Casual Loungewear Jumpsuit, $28
Gray Balloon Midaxi Cardigan, $28
When it comes to super cheap fast fashion you have to be extra careful with your selections to ensure that they don’t actually look cheap. Thankfully, you truly can’t go wrong with an all-black loungewear jumpsuit, which is ideal for chilling. Plus, you can even wear it casually with a pair of chunky dad sneakers whenever we’re actually allowed out of the house again. Another must-have is this long cardigan, which is an ideal piece to have in your quarantine arsenal for just throwing on over all of your lounge outfits.
As you can see, there are a few themes here when it comes to purchasing affordable loungewear if you want it to still at least look expensive. In summary, try to stick to neutrals and monochromatic or tonal looks. You’ll naturally feel better about yourself quarantining in one of these chic affordable looks rather than your current slob-kabob look of a 2012 sorority formal tee paired with your gross ex-boyfriend’s sweats.
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As someone who considers her primary hobby to be shopping, this quarantine has been a bad influence on my already out-of-control online shopping addiction. Of course, since it’s just been announced that we now still have, at the very minimum, another 30 days of quarantine, there’s officially no point in wasting my online shopping efforts buying trendy new spring clothes that no one will ever see. That being said, I obviously still need to fulfill my retail therapy void somehow. So, I’ve turned my powers to a more timely and practical cause: loungewear. And, nothing gets me going more than a stylish matching loungewear set. Here are some cute sets that aren’t totally sold out yet but that you need to order ASAP as a means of #selfcare this quarantine season.
1. PrettyLittleThing Waffle Knitted Lounge Set
Whoever deemed groutfits to be a fashion faux pas clearly never experienced a global pandemic. This set from PrettyLittleThing is the groutfit of all groutfits because, not only does it look comfy af, it’s stylish too. The fitted joggers paired with the casual off-the-shoulder top make it super cute and flattering in the most effortless way. It’s great for like, those of you quarantined with your boyfriends and actually still trying to look cute. And btw, while we’re on the topic, if that is you, enough with the cutesy insta stories of you two playing Uno…we get it.
2. Princess Polly Amabel Set
If you’re someone who is currently pursuing a lifelong career via TikTok this quarantine, then this is the set for you. It’s cute, flirty, and, most importantly, cropped. TikTok 101: You must wear a crop top or else all the cool 16-year-olds will know you’re not one of them. But, important note, you also can’t look like you’re trying too hard and like, you put on an outfit for your TikTok. At least, this is what I’ve gathered from my two weeks actively on the app… Gen Z, the floor is now yours.
3. Z Supply Multicolor Tie-Dye Pullover & Shorts
As a proud owner of this set, I can vouch for it in all its value, particularly during these quarantine times. The fit is flattering and the tie-dye makes it trendy. Not to mention, the cropped sweatshirt alone is cute paired with jeans for, you know, whenever we can leave the house again.
4. Champion Vintage Hoodie & Vintage Dye Fleece Shorts
If your #wfh style is more of a cool-girl vintage look, this Champion set is the one for you. The washed pink color is great for spring—err… at least the prospect of experiencing spring. Either way, it offers a variation to your wardrobe besides your ex’s frat hoodie and your one-night-stand’s gym shorts.
5. PJ Salvage Animal Sweatshirt & Blue Animal Short
PJ Salvage Light Blue Animal Sweatshirt, $70 & Blue Animal Short, $50
As someone who has always loved a good animal print, I’m having a hard time right now dealing with how Carole Baskin seems to be on a one-woman mission to kill the trend. However, this animal print set comes in a calming dusty blue color, a color I can’t imagine someone who would kill her husband would ever wear. (Oh, and btw, it comes with matching pants too!)
6. Danielle Guizio DG Sweatsuit
Go full blackout, just like me every single night of this quarantine, with this all black matching sweatsuit. The cropped hoodie with high waisted sweats is the perfect loungewear combo that you obviously need.
7. Micha Lounge Fluffy Knit Two-Piece
Not only is this set fashionable, it looks cozy af. It’s also in the “color of the season”, not that that even really matters right now since the spring fashion season is a moot point anyway. But hey, at least you can bask in the comfort of knowing your quarantine outfit would be considered fashion perfection.
8. Tobi Into the Night Slate Cardigan & Jumpsuit Set
Like the fluffy set above, this set is also a very fashionable take on a traditionally not-so-fashionable sector of the clothing biz. It’s the perfect lounge set for my fellow fashionistas thirsting to look ever so stylish during these quarantine times.
9. Stars Above Tie-Dye Pajama Set
If you haven’t ever checked out Target’s clothing section during one of your “necessary” Target runs, you’ve been missing out on a gold mine of amazing pieces. Personally, I’m a huge fan of their lounge/sleep brand Stars Above, which is the brand behind this amazing tie-dye set. I own several of their lounge sets and they are the comfiest outfits ever.
10. Missguided Camel Corset Cropped Sweatshirt & Corset Detail Joggers
Get into a neutral monochromatic look for a chic minimalistic vibe this season. It gives an illusion that you have your sh*t together during this therapy-inducing quarantine. When, in reality, you’re actually hoarding all the good snacks in your room, hidden from your siblings.
11. Blush Mark Bright Side Dark Grey PJ Set
Wear this to bed or running errands, this effortlessy chic set features a heathered knit, cropped long sleeve top, and slim fit pants with an elasticized waistband and of course, pockets. This top and bottom are sold as a same size set. The best part? It’s only $24.
12. Lounge Your Here Sweater & Joggers Lounge Set
This set is so cute and angelic, unlike me. And, assuming you’re not wearing makeup or self-tanner during quarantine, then you can wear this all white set worry-free. Unless, of course, your quarantine snack of choice is Cheetos, then I’d probs steer clear of this one.
13. Lovers + Friends Thalia Top, Hollie Short & Astrid Top
Okay, looking ahead here to the possibility of being quarantined all summer long, here’s a stylish set to look cute af for your FaceTime happy hours with all the men you’ve been matching with on the dating apps. The material keeps it casual, while the style makes it more feminine and fashionable. Or, if the one-shoulder crop top is too extra for you, then there’s also a long sleeve top option to pair with the shorts instead.
14. Free People Oasis Set
I loooveee me a cardigan, and I love it even more when it comes as a part of a cute Instagrammable matching set. This cropped cardigan will be so cute worn separately with jean shorts once we’re finally allowed to leave our houses again. Until then, I love it as a set with the matching chocolate shorts for a not-so-basic lounge look.
15. Fashion Nova Killin’ Time Jogger Set
This set is literally called the Killin’ Time Jogger Set so you know it’s automatically a quarantine essential. It comes in blue, lavendar, and black so take your pick, or just get all three. Considering we’ll all just be killing time for who know how long, there’s no harm in getting them all.
16. Socialite Waffle Knit Pullover & Wide Leg Lounge Pants
This might not be a set you’d wear out and about, but right now, that’s not really a concern, is it? This soft AF waffle knit set is perfect for when you don’t want to work from home in your pajamas… but also you totally want to work from home in your pajamas. The knot detail at the waste and the flare of the pants make them just stylish enough to look presentable, and so you don’t look like you just rolled out of bed for your Zoom meetings. But if you did, no judgment—we’re all in this together.
PSA: Lounge sets everywhere are selling out fast! I’m assuming it’s because loungewear is the only thing that us online shopping addicts can justify buying right now. So if you do see a set here that you want, then DO NOT WAIT, because apparently they’re about as in-demand as toilet paper right now.
Images: @onthehumanity / Unsplash; PrettyLittleThing; Princess Polly; Z Supply; PacSun; South Moon Under; Revolve (3); ASOS; Tobi; Missguided (2); Target; NastyGal; Free People; Fashion Nova; Nordstrom
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