What is loungewear to you? To us, it's about comfort, yes, but also about ritual. Changing into it acts as a physical cue, telling the body and mind that it's time to rest1. Whether you’re wearing it on a slow morning while making coffee or an afternoon binging your favorite series, it turns common acts into moments of comfort, indulgence, and calm.
If you're searching for the perfect, cozy gift for a loved one or treating yourself to a stylish statement piece, this guide will prepare you for the shopping season. Read on to learn about the different types of loungewear and must-have loungewear trends.
What Is Loungewear?
Loungewear is a bridge between the outside world and the comfort of home. It's what you reach for in the calmest moments of life, like reading on the couch, cooking dinner, or sipping a glass of wine on a Saturday afternoon. People wear it to shed the stiffness of everyday garments and slip into clothes that feel simple, relaxing, and natural.
Within this category, you'll find loose joggers, soft tops, drapey cardigans, and matching sets. These are popular for their practicality, but also for the ritual of pulling on a favorite outfit before finally relaxing for the day2. The magic is in the details, like the way a fabric feels against your skin and how effortless a cut looks when you put it on.
What's the Difference Between Loungewear and Pajamas?
While pajamas are created specifically for sleeping, loungewear is designed for both rest and waking hours. This makes it much more versatile, as it can even be worn in public without making you feel underdressed. Compare this to traditional pajamas, which often feature lightweight button-up tops, sleep shorts, and nightshirts that may not be appropriate for the outdoors1.
Loungewear is still soft and unrestrictive, but the cuts and fabrics are polished enough that you'll feel comfortable answering the door, walking your dog, or working from home—including video calls—without changing. It's relaxed yet polished, elevated without sacrificing ease. Whenever you wear it, you should feel satisfied not only with how it makes you feel, but also how it looks in different contexts.
What Are the Top Loungewear Trends?
At Eberjey, we're known for our buttery-soft fabrics and timeless designs, the perfect combination for all types of loungewear. Our signature TENCEL™ Modal pieces drape beautifully and feel cool, breathable, and silky smooth, striking the perfect balance between relaxation and refinement.
Elevated Sweats
Our Softest Sweats truly live up to their name. Imagine wrapping yourself in a light, cozy, and endlessly soft cloud. Crafted from TENCEL™ Modal with just a hint of stretchy Elastane, these joggers, hoodies, and pullover sweaters stretch and move with you as you curl up with a book or run a quick errand.
Cozy Knits
For different types of loungewear that combine style and sustainability, try our Recycled Sweater collection. Made from a blend of recycled cotton, acrylic, and recycled polyester, these pieces include cardigans, tanks, and pants you can mix and match for all-day outfits that feel polished enough for stepping out but cozy enough for napping in.
Soft Separates
And then there's Cozy Time, a collection full of neutral, versatile pieces designed to be your go-to for winding down. Also crafted from TENCEL™ Modal and Elastane, these fabrics are soft, breathable, and gentle on the skin. The pullover sweaters, wide-leg pants, and joggers are perfect for evenings spent at home, early mornings with coffee, and quiet weekends when rest feels like the right kind of luxury.
Eberjey loungewear brings pajama-level softness into silhouettes you'll actually want to wear all day and never feel guilty about. Our relaxed pullovers, pants, and robes also drape softly rather than cling, flattering a wide range of body types and allowing you to move unrestricted. It's not just about upgrading your wardrobe but also giving yourself permission to embrace rest and ease while retaining style. This is clothing that doesn't demand anything from you and always makes you feel good in your own skin. They’re pieces you'll reach for time and again because they make even the smallest of rituals feel special.
And that's the beauty of it, isn't it? Because loungewear, at its best, turns ordinary moments like sipping tea and reading a good book into gentle acts of crucial self-care.
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(22 March 2022). What is Loungewear? Casper. Retrieved August 29, 2025, from https://casper.com/blogs/article/what-is-loungewear
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Kinejara, A. (20 December 2021). What is the Purpose of Loungewear? Boody. Retrieved August 29, 2025, from https://boody.com/blogs/guide/what-is-the-purpose-of-loungewear
