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Cosy cashmere loungewear to keep you warm this winter

Unwind with a semblance of style this season

Thursday 22 November 2018 14:59 GMT
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V-neck cashmere jumper, £79.99, H&M
V-neck cashmere jumper, £79.99, H&M

As the nights get longer and inevitably colder, our attention is turning to a wardrobe that promises to keep the chill at bay.

From cosy evenings in front of the TV to hot toddies by the fire with friends, the time has come to invest in luxury loungewear that will make a night on the sofa that little bit more fabulous.

Luckily, the recent surge in lifestyle trends like hygge and the science of self-care mean that you can now accumulate a wardrobe of comfortable basics that make you feel just as good as that LBD does.

For so long, we’ve come to accept that comfort comes at the cost of style, but that’s starting to change.

Now, luxury is no longer found in beautiful gowns alone, but also cosy cashmere sweats, socks and knits that you can proudly hunker down in. Finally, comfort is king.

A material that’s notoriously expensive, you’d be forgiven for assuming that wearing such pieces will cost you a small fortune and, while they’re still pricier than your average pair of PJs, the good news is that luxury loungewear can be achieved on a smaller budget.

Rosie For Autograph, Pure Cashmere Long Sleeve Pyjama Top, £150 and Pyjama Bottoms, £99, Marks & Spencer

Affordable cashmere might sound like the ultimate oxymoron but high street retailers have made it a reality.

Marks and Spencer has long been revered for its line of super-soft pieces created in collaboration with supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, while Cos, the minimalist hero of the high street, reimagines everything from cardigans to tracksuit bottoms and ballerina-style slippers with a heavy dose if sophistication.

Cashmere Ballerina Slippers, £49, Cos Stores

The decadent shift in the market has made its way to the likes of The White Company, Boden and even H&M too.

If you still can’t quite bring yourself to stretch to something cashmere, why not add it to your Christmas list instead?

V-Neck Cashmere Jumper, £79.99, H&M

After all, doesn’t being wrapped up in a snuggly jumper or a pair of the softest socks bestowed by a loved-one sound like the perfect way to spend the special day?

Cashmere Bed Socks, £36, The White Company
Cashmere Drawstring Trousers, £135, Cos Stores

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