There’s never been a better selection of cute and comfortable clothes than now. Here are the best loungewear sets out there, all approved by InStyle editors and fashion insiders.

Too cute to keep behind closed doors.

In This Article

In This Article

We are living in a golden age of loungewear sets. Some options look like everyday clothes but feel like pajamas—and pajamas so incredibly cute that you’ll want to wear them outside your house. You can find unbelievably luxe sweatsuits that take the athleisure category to a different level and cuddly knitwear tops and bottoms that might make you give up real waistbands all winter. 

In fact, there is so much selection in the world of matchy-matchy at-home clothing right now that you might have trouble choosing the right one. As always, we’re here to help: Ahead, our editors have gathered the very best picks for every possible need and occasion—and polled fashion and style insiders for their best shopping advice.

Our Top Picks Best Overall Top: Negative Underwear Club Pullover at Negativeunderwear.com Jump to Review Best Overall Bottom: Negative Underwear Club Flare Pant at Negativeunderwear.com Jump to Review Best for Mixing and Matching Top: SVNR Vee Tank at Svnrshop.com Jump to Review Best for Mixing and Matching Bottom: SVNR Bee Short at Svnrshop.com Jump to Review Best Lingerie-Inspired Top: Nileta High Tank at Nileta.com Jump to Review Best Lingerie-Inspired Bottom: Nileta Tap Shorts at Nileta.com Jump to Review Best for The Pool Top: Monday Swimwear Azores Top at Mondayswimwear.com Jump to Review Best for The Pool Bottom: Monday Swimwear Santa Cruz Short at Mondayswimwear.com Jump to Review Best for Dressing Up Top: Leman Mercer Nelly Top at Lemanmercer.com Jump to Review Best for Dressing Up Bottom: Leman Mercer Electra Pants at Lemanmercer.com Jump to Review

Best Overall

View on Negativeunderwear.com

View on Negativeunderwear.com

Why We Love It: Although the sleek cut of these pieces feels right in line with the current style zeitgeist, the smooth and plush fabric makes them ideal for sitting sideways on your favorite armchair with a computer in your lap. They’re something you could wear all morning while cranking out work and need nothing more than lip gloss and sneakers to run out for lunch.

Who It’s For: These are made for those who deeply care about having a complete look—even when no one is watching—but can’t be bothered to fully think about pulling one together every day.

Material: Cotton, modal, spandex | Size: XS–XXL

Best for Mixing and Matching

View on Svnrshop.com

View on Svnrshop.com

Why We Love It: Despite its relaxed, pajama-like fit, this hand-dyed silk set is sexy enough to wear out at dinner with the right accessories. According to House Of and SVNR founder Christina Tung, who designs the line and produces pieces in small batches, everything is cut on the bias, so the fit falls just right. The pieces, which are sold separately and come in 16 colors, are also simple to break up with other items in your closet—you might consider, say, pairing the slinky tank with baggy jeans or the loose shorts with a crewneck sweater. 

Who It’s For: If you can’t stand the idea of spending money on clothes specific to hanging around the house, these might be easier to justify as they have so much going out potential.

Material: Silk | Size: XS–L

Best Lingerie-Inspired

View on Nileta.com

View on Nileta.com

Why We Love It: It’s pretty much impossible not to feel like the heroine in a French new wave film when you wake up wearing this slinky little silk look, which you can easily hand-wash between uses at home. Keep in mind, though, that it is quite a skimpy fit so if you’re between sizes you may want to go with the larger one.

Who It’s For: This is for anyone who wants something coquettish and cute to wear to bed without going the full negligee route.

Material: Silk | Size: 0–4

Best for The Pool

View on Mondayswimwear.com

View on Mondayswimwear.com

Why We Love It: Besides being an incredibly fun option to throw over a bikini while you’re sipping drinks on vacation, this crinkly wrap top and hot pants comes in both four colors and extended sizing (including both for “voluptuous” figures and petites). 

Who It’s For: This is for the traveler looking for a less-expected alternative to their giant button-down or sarong cover-up.

Material: Recycled nylon, spandex | Size: S–L, plus petite (P), voluptuous (V), and very voluptuous (VV)

Best for Dressing Up

View on Lemanmercer.com

View on Lemanmercer.com

Who We Love It: Honestly this airy combo is so pretty and special that it feels almost wrong to qualify it as loungewear. However, because it is such a joy to wear, it’s the ultimate choice for when you need to look your very best for an event but can’t bear the idea of constrictive clothes.

Who It’s For: Have these silhouettes on hand for the kind of intimate house party where you want to look your best, but will likely be shoeless and sitting on the couch most of the time you’re there.

Material: Silk | Size: XXS–XL

Best for Travel

$135 at Amazon View on Nordstrom View on Splendid.com

View on Nordstrom View on Splendid.com View on Bloomingdales

Why We Love It: If draping your body in buttery ribbed cashmere is not enough of a selling point, perhaps the curve-skimming yet still relaxed shape will be. It’s a particularly smart pick for long flights as you’ll look pulled together, stay warm, and have two separates you’ll feel good about wearing with other pieces throughout the rest of your trip.

Who It’s For: Travelers with limited space in their carry-ons—and WFH employees who need a go-to that’ll look pulled together as they slog through emails at their local coffee shop.

Material: Viscose, nylon, polyester, cashmere | Size: XS–XL

Best Basic

UGG May Loungewear Set

$98 at Amazon View on Nordstrom View on Ugg.com

Why We Love It: Made from buttery soft recycled polyester with just a touch of elastane, this one feels like a slightly elevated version of a sweatsuit with its wider-cut pants and just-cropped-enough top. It also comes in four classic color options, although we’d suggest black if you plan on wearing it outside the house.

Who It’s For: If you’re looking for something that feels like the tattered old hoodie and sweats you lived in throughout college but feels far more grown up, this is the set for you. 

Material: Recycled polyester and elastane | Size: XS–3X

Best Splurge

$400 at Saks Fifth Avenue View on Wardrobe.nyc View on Mytheresa.com

$500 $375 at Saks Fifth Avenue View on Wardrobe.nyc $500 at Net-a-Porter

Why We Love It: Yes, we know this is essentially a black sweatsuit, designed in collaboration with Hailey Bieber that costs $900. However, each piece is so precisely cut—note the blouse sleeves on the top and the pant’s trouser-like legs—that it looks purposeful and cool with no effort. All you need to do is add shoes (and, yes, those can be chic heels).

Who It’s For: If you’re the type who would rather shell out for one perfect version of something—versus buying, say, 10 lower-priced variations—this is a smart way to go.

Material: Cotton | Size: XXS–XL

Best Affordable

View on Gap.com

View on Gap.com

Why We Love It: A timeless and well-made sweatsuit fit that’s available in basically every imaginable color is reason enough to want this set. But it certainly helps that most of the options are deeply on sale and come in at well under-$100 for both pieces.

Who It’s For: Anyone who wants to save the bulk of their budget for dressier clothes but still needs a good off-duty basic that’ll last a long time. (Or, you know, any shoppers who simply can’t resist a deal.)

Material: Cotton, polyester | Size: XXS–XXL

Best Pajama

Cosabella Bella Top & Pant

$150 at Amazon View on Cosabella.com $150 at Zappos

Why We Love It: If you’re looking to go the classic PJs route, it doesn’t get much better than Cosabella’s snuggly piped-trim set. Alongside the slouchy-yet-figure-enhancing fit, the fabric feels wonderfully smooth against the skin. It comes in six colors, ranging from neutrals to brights.

Who It’s For: If you’re the type who considers a ratty old boxers and T-shirt to be pajamas, it’s worth adding this one polished pair to your arsenal. Once it’s there, you’ll be amazed how often you reach for it.

Material: Cotton, modal | Size: XS–3X

Best Sleeveless

$110 at Saks Fifth Avenue View on Bloomingdales View on Leset.com

$180 at Saks Fifth Avenue View on Verishop.com View on Neiman Marcus

Why We Love It: It’s rare to find a quiet-luxury-esque set that looks like something Carolyn Bessette Kennedy would wear with a headband and heels but feels like your favorite pajamas—but here it is, for less than $300.

Who It’s For: Anyone who has a wardrobe sorely full of statement accessories but not enough quality basics to anchor them with.

Material: Polyester, viscose, spandex | Size: S–XL

Best Velvet

Petite Plume Velour Lounge Set

$128 at Saks Fifth Avenue View on Petite-plume.com

Why We Love It: There’s something so wonderfully unexpected about plush velour loungewear, especially in the form of these casual sweatpants—they’re like something a 2000s celebrity might wear while waiting for the MTV cribs team to stop by for a home tour. Think of them as a way to feel fancy while you stay home to order sushi and catch up on The Bear.

Who It’s For: Order a set if you own way too many similar silhouettes in cotton, and want an excuse to grow your collection. It’s not a regular sweatsuit, it’s a cool sweatsuit!

Material: Polyester, spandex | Size: XS–XL

Best Sweater Set

View on Babaa.es

View on Babaa.es

Why We Love It: Crafted from featherweight merino, these beauties are actually available in one universal size. And while that sounds suspect, they are remarkably adaptable to different shapes: This writer, for one, can report that she wore them both while nine months pregnant, immediately after giving birth, and months after recovering.

Who It’s For: It’s such a chic option for someone who is going through body fluctuations (as we all do) and wants to be sure they are investing in something that’ll still fit in six months. 

Material: Merino wool | Size: OS

Best Glamorous

Natori Rimini Notch PJ

View on Nordstrom View on Natori.com

Why We Love It: Any woman fabulous enough to swan around her home in a whimsical, rainbow floral pajama set also has the confidence to pair it with heels and bold earrings. It’s the ultimate loungewear statement.

Who It’s For: It’s just the thing to make your Friday nights feel more lavish, even if you’re just eating leftover lo mein and catching up on texts. Those who are daring enough can even wear it outside of the house.

Material: Polyester | Size: XS–3X

Best for Work

View on Mango.com

View on Mango.com

Why We Love It: Despite its stretchy, pajama-like fit, these pieces look incredibly polished and sophisticated (especially when worn together). And while, yes, with the matching cardigan, you could easily break them up into different outfits, why would you? The whole look is such an easy way to look pulled together with no thought. 

Who It’s For: The hybrid office worker who never knows what to wear anymore for IRL work days but needs to look good for those bimonthly in-person meetings.

Material: Cotton, elastane | Size: XS–XL

Best for Vintage-Lovers

View on Coucouintimates.com View on Revolve View on Goop.com

View on Coucouintimates.com View on Revolve View on Goop.com

Why We Love It: Perhaps you remember wearing something like this pointelle set in the 1990s—or maybe you just saw something similar in a Kate Moss photo by Corienne Day on Instagram. Either way, it’s hard to resist this style’s sweet yet sexy appeal.

Who It’s For: Fans of coquette-core…or just anyone who appreciates a flirter alternative to their usual long-sleeve pajama set will want this set.

Material: GOTS organic cotton pointelle | Size: XXS–XXL

Best Waist-Defining

View on Andieswim.com

View on Andieswim.com

Why We Love It: It’s rare to find such an easy and effortless option that cinches in at the waist without looking forced, or like you tried hard. Made from gauzy cotton, it is naturally a wise choice for any sort of beach getaway. But don’t discount how it’ll make your Saturday mornings less stressful when you’ve got 10 minutes to meet a friend for brunch.

Who It’s For: It’s great for those who look best in trench coats and wrap dresses but want a less structured option for their downtime.

Material: Cotton | Size: XS–XXXL

Best Sporty

Polo Ralph Lauren Short Pajamas

View on Nordstrom View on Bloomingdales View on Barenecessities.com

Why We Love It: On its face, this one is basically just a T-shirt and shorts. But look a little closer and you’ll see it’s the details that set it apart: Not only are the pieces cut just so (love that stolen-from-your-brother drape of the tee), but the logo waistband and exposed back pocket feel so country club-cool. During the winter, you might want to order the long sleeve and pant version, too.

Who It’s For: This is perfect for the kind of person who shops at Sporty & Rich and Recreational Habits and loves a good “old money aesthetic” moment on TikTok.

Material: Tencel® lyocell, cotton, modal, elastane | Size: XS–XL

Best Printed

Lunya Silk Tee And Shorts

View on Nordstrom View on Saks Fifth Avenue $198 at Neiman Marcus

Why We Love It: Pajamas and loungewear don’t often come in non-cheesy motifs, but the elegant florals on this machine washable(!) silk short set at the exception to the rule. (It’s also sold in a few solid colors, including rich jewel tones if that’s more your thing.)

Who It’s For: Really, it’s for anyone looking to add a little happiness to their stay-at-home time—because how can you be in a bad mood when you’re wearing supple flower-printed silk?

Material: Silk | Size: XS–XL

Best for the Beach

View on Nordstrom View on Mango.com

View on Nordstrom View on Mango.com

Why We Love It: The beauty of this open weave option is that it’s ideal for throwing over a bikini before hitting the coastline, and looks striking all on its own with heels (and the proper undergarments, of course) at dinner later. And if you factor in how little space it’ll take up in a suitcase? We’re sold.

Who It’s For: These are for the person who blew most of their travel budget on a major tropical vacation and now needs to find some photo-ready things to pack without going into debt.

Material: Cotton, polyamide | Size: XXS–XL

What to Keep in Mind

• Fabric: Loungewear, at its core, is meant for hanging out—so anything that’s less than supremely comfortable is not worth your time. This is something Mango Creative Director of Women Justicia Ruano and her team constantly consider when designing for the category. “We use soft materials that are high quality so the pieces can tolerate the movement and last longer,” she says, noting these are qualities she’d suggest customers look for. Tung also recommends considering the climate in which you’ll be wearing your set. “I have loungewear for different seasons,” she says. “If it’s winter and I need to be cozy I opt for warmer, fuzzier, and more covered up. In the summer, lightweight, ribbed knits and silks are what I reach for.”
• Fit: “I’m very particular with loungewear as I don’t like anything that is too constricting,” says Chriselle Lim, who has been sharing her personal style recommendations to thousands of followers since launching her (now dormant) blog The Chriselle Factor in 2011. “I love loose and wide legs—something that is skimming off my skin—as it’s comfortable but also effortless and cool.” Tung, meanwhile, always thinks about how the two separates will complement each other. “Personally, I like sets that balance how much skin shows,” she says. “Something like a high neck top with a skimpy short, or a strappy top with wide leg pants. “ 
• Purpose: Sure, the majority of loungewear situations don’t involve going outside or being on camera. However, it is nice to know you’re somewhat prepared if and when those situations arise. “I want to be comfortable but still look like I could leave the house if I needed to,” says Tung. “I.e. I don’t do flannel printed bottoms,” On the other hand, Ruano points out you can always cater your cozy clothes to specific lifestyle needs—this is something she and her team are always taking into account. Their Mango Home line includes “pajamas and loungewear sets specifically for staying in,” while the loungewear sets or pieces in Mango’s general collection are designed for more lively activities, like running errands or walking around the neighborhood. Knowing which option you personally will get the most wear out of will definitely help with narrowing the choices down.

Your Questions, Answered

What, exactly, defines loungewear?

Honestly, the answer to this depends on the person and their very personal style sensibilities. For those with a more glamorous approach to getting dressed, it might mean a silky pajama set worn with feathery house shoes; someone sportier will likely prefer a tracksuit. Lim, who says she’s very much “not a sweatsuit person,” leans toward knit sets with wide-leg pants and a loose fit. In short: The best loungewear is something you feel both physically comfortable in and fully like yourself every time you put it on.

Can you dress up loungewear sets?

Our experts all agree you can make a good stretchy and cozy two-piece look work for occasions outside of sleeping and movie marathons—so long as you’re strategic about styling. “For example, you could mix a knitwear sweater with a soft skirt or a pair of linen pants in the summer—or wool trousers in the winter,” explains Ruano. “Or you could also mix your knitwear pants with a more elegant cardigan or a sleek white shirt.” And if you want to wear both pieces? Tung says to go for something silky and throw in heels and fun jewelry.

Why Shop With Us

Alison Syrett is a fashion editor and writer with over a decade’s worth of experience in the industry covering everything from personal style to shopping recommendations, to emerging trends. And while she loves getting all dressed up for work, few things make her happier than finding a loungewear set that makes her feel chic while hanging out at home and around her neighborhood. She consulted the experts below for this story:

• Christina Tung, is a publicist who has two decades of experience working on the marketing and communication side of fashion brands, mostly recent through her own PR firm, House Of. She is also the founder and designer of SVNR, a line of handmade jewelry and hand-dyed silk pieces that can be worn both casually and dressed up.
• Justicia Ruano, the Creative Director of Mango Woman is the mastermind behind many of the brand’s notably elevated loungewear styles. 
• Chriselle Lim, Founder and Creative Director of the brand consultancy Cinc Studios, has a rich background in the world of fashion as both a stylist as the former editor-in-chief of Genlux magazine and one of the original style and beauty bloggers of the 2010s. And as someone constantly in front of the camera—even at home and on the go—she knows a thing or two about making stretchy separates look cute.