16 Best Loungewear Sets and Pieces for Anyone Who Loves Being Cozy

We've included Eberjey Pajamas in multiple shopping guides over the years and are here to report they are some of the best Pjs we've tried. This buttery soft set made of Tencel and spandex is designed to avoid creases and shrinkage, according to the brand. One Amazon five-star review confirmed this: "The fit was on point and these were so soft. I’ve washed them a number of times and they are still like new, no fading or wrinkling."

If you want to try out a set that looks more loungewear than sleepwear, we recommend the Gisele Slouchy PJ Set, which our testers found lightweight and luxurious.

Upgrade your beat-up sweatshirt to this top-rated Sunday half-zip from Abercrombie & Fitch. It has a 4.8-star rating from nearly 1,500 reviewers and is available in over a dozen colors. We like that it's made from heavyweight cotton-polyester fabric and has a slouchy, on-trend neckline. "This is the comfiest half-zip ever. I own it in multiple colors," wrote one satisfied A&F reviewer.

Several GH staffers (myself included) are fans of Universal Standard, a brand known for offering clothing in sizes 00 through 40. These relaxed pants come in straight, wide, and jogger styles—and you can get a cozy matching cardigan that has pockets. The pants fabric is made with a blend of cotton, viscose, polyester, and elastane, resulting in soft and smooth material that’s perfect for traveling.

Gap is a staple brand for GH editors who love its classic wardrobe staples like this hoodie. We like that Gap pre-washes its sweats to improve its softness. Plus, right now if you use code “YOURS”, you can get the $70 hoodie at 30% off for a final price of $49.

Uniqlo is another editor-favorite brand that our pros often recommend because it offers affordable prices without compromising on quality. In fact, Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab Senior Product Analyst Grace Wu reported her Uniqlo loungewear has held up really well over the years. Made of a machine-washable rayon blend, these ribbed pants feature two side pockets and an adjustable drawstring. You can also get a matching ribbed polo for also $20.

Our pros highlight Alo Yoga's Muse line in our guide to the best women's hoodies because we found it to be an exception when it comes to ribbed sweatshirts, which can often cling to your body. Instead, this polyester-blend hoodie has a more structured texture and is a go-to for GH experts. One wears it almost every night and reported she has observed minimal pilling even after washing it dozens of times.

You may be familiar with Champion's sweatshirts, but we're here to say its loungewear bottoms are just as comfortable. The cotton-blend material is lightweight and comfortable on the skin. These bottoms have over 12,000 five-star reviews on Amazon that confirm its comfy fit—even for working out. Our style pros like the straight-leg design as well, but agreed with some customers who suggested that side pockets would be a convenient touch.

During Lab testing, we found the Tencel-blend pants to be soft and appreciated the fleece lining. Even if you wear these cropped pants on a cool day, the lining will help keep you warm even if the wind picks up.

They have a near-perfect score of 4.8 stars out of 5 online and over 3,000 customer reviews. One reviewer even wrote that these pants were so comfortable that they "didn't want to take them off."

Even though leggings better align with athleisure, who says you can't wear your favorite pair to lounge around your home or go grocery shopping? Not us. In fact, one GH expert owns four pairs of these leggings and rotates each one for a go-to airport outfit. They're fitted (obviously) yet flexible so you can feel comfortable moving at a yoga class or into a different position on the couch without feeling restricted.

You may know Spanx for its top-selling shapewear that also performs well in our Lab. But you can shop more clothing staples at Spanx from jeans to loungewear. Its AirEssentials collection in particular is unique because it looks like structured neoprene but feels cloud-like against your body. GH staffers live in this line when working at home or traveling, although they note the fabric can attract loose fibers. Pair the half-zip with the matching Wide Leg Pant.

I have owned many flared yoga pants that fell a tad too short, but that's not the case with Aerie's OFFLINE collection, which offers long sizing (as well as short). I own these leggings in two colors and find the crossover waist super flattering. They also have a 4.7-star rating online with over 14,000 reviews.

If you want a similar style without the crossover waist, Commerce Editor Isabella Cavallo said Aerie's Xtra Bootcut Legging "are the best pants I've ever worn."

We love the cactus-flower pink color of this set (and the fact that you could wear lounging around the AirBnb or even to a casual dinner). Unlike many of the pieces on this list, you can purchase both the top and shorts together and pick the sizes for each one. Note that the top is slightly oversized for a boxier fit, according to the brand.

Our testers found this crewneck felt high quality, although they noted its plush fleece lining wore down when washed often. Still, the faux-fur-like lining will keep you warm on a crisp fall day and we like that it features hidden pockets. Multiple five-star reviews highlighted the pockets and wrote that they refused to take this crew off it's that comfortable. Note that they’re sizing chart runs by Asian market standards, so you may want to size up one.

Also known for its popular shapewear, Skims has an abundance of clothing and loungewear, that although on the expensive side, can be worth it. While I haven't tried the brand's other clothing, if I could only keep one bra, it would be my Skims T-shirt bra. It's made from a breathable, lightweight cotton blend and we like that you can adjust the foldover band to fit low or mid rise.