The comfort and joy of the holiday season may be over, but that doesn’t mean coziness should go out the window too! We’re still in the thick of winter for now, and that means you’ll still want to have some of your comfiest pieces around. Here are my eight favorite wardrobe essentials from the last year or so (that also remain a part of my daily attire, especially during these colder months).
- Crewneck Sweatshirts
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This one may seem basic, but crewnecks are my absolute go-to. I truly think that at this point, they’ve become part of my signature look. I used to be a huge hoodie fan, but I now lean towards crewnecks because they somehow feel a little more put-together and sophisticated, especially if you’re the fashionable type to layer one with a collared shirt or turtleneck underneath. I’m not one to buy a plain sweatshirt, so all of mine have some sort of school or vacation-related insignia on them. I think crewnecks are cute, though, and if they’re a little big on me, even better! They make for a perfect centerpiece to a stay-at-home ‘fit.
- Low-Waisted Jeans
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If you’re anything like me, you know that doing hours of school work sitting down in high-waisted jeans is not the move. That’s why I love my low-waisted jeans; they fit pretty comfortably for the whole day, without making me feel like I need to unbutton them to breathe (we’ve all been there).
- Warm, Fuzzy Socks
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Even pre-COVID, fuzzy socks have always been a seasonal must for me. My feet are always cold when I’m inside, so with the pandemic, the need for them has only gone up. Socks are always my key element in coziness since the rest of me will absolutely not stay warm if I haven’t dressed warmly down to my toes.
- Comfy Sneakers
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Sneakers have turned into an essential for me as well, what with all the walking outside I’ve been doing. They’re nothing special, but they have good support and can carry me through however many minutes or miles I decide to walk that day. Disclaimer: Sneakers may not necessarily protect you from treacherously slippery ice, though, so watch the weather before endeavoring on your out-of-doors walk.
- Comfortably-Big T-Shirts
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If it happens to be too warm inside for a crewneck sweatshirt, I’ll definitely opt for a comfy t-shirt instead. It’s absolutely a new trend to wear very oversized shirts, but I think any relatively loose-fitting shirt is a win when it comes to indoor COVID-era comfort outfits.
- Long-Sleeved Shirt for Layering
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If it’s too warm for a sweatshirt and too cold to be in just a t-shirt, I’ve been liking layering a basic dark gray long-sleeve under my t-shirts. I’ve found that gray works with most of the shirts I own, though I’ve recently discovered that a white one also works to compliment my t-shirts. I would recommend layering a more form-fitting long-sleeve under your t-shirt for contrast and a little dimension, but feel free to style however you see fit.
- Yoga Pants
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I would like to establish my personal definition of the difference between yoga pants and leggings; yoga pants are made of a lighter, looser material when compared to the heavier, tighter material of leggings. At least in my experience, a lot of leggings I have tried have ended up being uncomfortable around my waist when I’m sitting down. Yoga pants, while they don’t make me a yogi, do help me stay comfortable for the whole day while schooling from home. The added bonus is that if you decide to do some mid-day yoga, there’s no need to change!
- Sweatpants/Pajama Pants
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Finally, the one you definitely saw coming – but sweatpants really do it all for comfortable, cozy, COVID purposes. They can be the casual pants for online Zoom classes, the ones you put on for a walk in the chilly outdoors, and the comfy ones you put on to relax in front of the TV. As an added bonus, I find they usually have pretty big pockets for storing your phone, a snack, or a whole array of other items. Seriously, sweatpants (and their pockets) are the best.
This article just means to serve as a guide to taking a look at your own casual winter wardrobe. Nothing is linked here because nothing needs to be purchased; whatever you have already is the perfect winter wardrobe for you. This just asks you to maybe consider some things you haven’t put on in a while, maybe even look at them in a new way so you can find a use for them during an indoor-heavy time like this.