Getting the perfect loungewear can make your relaxation time ten times better. It’s all about having that perfect go-to set that will see you feeling snug, comfortable, and free to move. But finding the set that will do just the trick, isn’t always the easiest. Especially, when you’ve got curves.
There might be one hundred options of comfy staples for those lounging around kind of days… if you’re a size 6. But plus-size options can often be forgotten about, and women have to put up with uncomfortable, tight and restrictive outfits that, frankly, don’t hit the spot when it comes to loungewear.
Fortunately, there are a few things you can look out for when going to purchase your next cosy set. And we’re bringing you the top three things to look for in plus size loungewear to make your time of relaxation, well, relaxing!
1: Stretch
What you need when it comes to loungewear, are clothes that have a little stretch. Not something that is bunching in all the wrong places, and you can reposition in without readjusting your trousers every 5 seconds.
It’s all about the material. If you can find that perfect loungewear set that has added stretch, then you’ll be good to go. Look out for key features in the make-up of the outfit. Including elastane and Lycra. This doesn’t mean your outfit has to stretch beyond belief, never to return to its original form. However, seeking out sets that include these elements, as part of the fabric blend, will mean they are designed to give a little.
We recommend also discovering brands that prioritise your movement and comfort, and frequently, you’ll see their clothing is designed with ‘4-way stretch’ or similar. On top of this, to ensure you aren’t going to get leggings that are saggy at the knees, you can find clothing that has shape-retention technology. Basically, a fancy way of saying there is a stretch in the clothes, but they’ll always bounce back to their original form.
So, next time you’re searching for a new loungewear set, think ‘stretch is best’.
2: Style
One myth that we always come across is ‘if you have curves, you have to pick one or the other: comfort or fashion’. That’s not true. If you are a plus-size woman, there are plenty of amazing clothing brands that design clothes to feel good in and look good in.
There are plenty of curve clothing products that are made to flatter. To find the best ones for you, look out for features such as contouring seam designs, compression fabric, high-rise fits, and elasticated or adjustable waistbands.
A green flag when seeking out these brands is to find the ones that create the same collections in petite sizes as they do in plus-size. If you look at a website where they have a totally different range of products for their size 6 – 10 clothes, as they do for their 22 – 28 clothes… something has gone wrong. Women of all sizes design to find trendy clothes that are in style and equally comfortable.
And this is never truer than when it comes to loungewear. Yes, it’s made predominantly for lounging around in the house. However, when you’re chilling you want to feel good about yourself. Not rubbish. Therefore, you need a loungewear set that is in style.
Current trends for loungewear are neutral tones (think Scandi vibes), seamless designs, and a mixture of skinny fit and relaxed fit items. To be on trend, this could be pairing some Oatmeal Beige Seamless Leggings, with a Chunky Knit Oversized Hoodie. Take some inspiration from the styles currently in fashion… and remember, no matter what size you are, you can rock that style just as well as the next woman.
3: Snug-ness
Okay, okay, stretch and style are important. But getting the most out of your loungewear means choosing something that is snug. Particularly as winter approaches.
Plus-size loungewear should be made with quality fabric, not made to cut costs with cheap, flimsy, and thin stuff. Your body deserves a set you can snuggle up in on a cold day. So, seek out the perfect leggings and joggers that contain brush-lined or (better still) fleece-lined interiors. These are often made to put cosiness first and come with the added benefit of being thicker fabric. So, there is no need to worry about a VPL as you get comfy at home.
Fleece-lined leggings for curve women, shouldn’t be a struggle to get a hold of, but sadly that can be the case. So, kudos to those brands that supply them.
Plus Size is Beautiful
You deserve a set good enough to sink into, that embraces your curves with stretch, style, and snug-ness.
Find Curve Loungewear that suits your looks, your preferences, and your taste. Keep in mind the key details that will make sure your clothes fit, flatter and feature comfort at their core.
