As the evenings get darker earlier, staying in stops feeling like a lack of plans and starts feeling like the plan. The right clothes make that shift easier. A proper pajama set in brushed cotton or soft knit, a robe you actually want to put on, and sweatpants that feel like a reward after a long day. This season the loungewear worth owning looks put together enough to answer the door in: matching sets in calm stripes and prints, cashmere hoodies, ribbed wrap tops and wide leg pants with a soft drape. Pair that with a simple skincare ritual and the whole evening slows down. A rich barrier cream before bed and a nourishing lip treatment do more for dry fall weather than a shelf full of steps. Start with one great set, then add the layers.

Comfort is personal, so pay attention to fabric. Brushed cotton and flannel feel warm and breathable, modal and jersey knits are silky and stretchy, and cashmere or fleece is best for curling up on the couch. Look for elastic waists that do not dig in and lengths that clear the floor so you are not stepping on hems. A robe is the piece that ties it all together on cold mornings and late nights alike.

We would put together one cozy uniform rather than a pile of separates. Choose a pajama set for sleeping, a hoodie and sweatpants for the couch, and a robe for the moments in between. Our favorite small upgrade is keeping the lip treatment and barrier cream by the bed so they actually get used. Wash knit loungewear on gentle and skip the dryer so it stays soft and keeps its shape through the whole season. The pajama set is where to start, and the skincare is the easiest win of the whole edit.

For more in the same spirit, take a look at Roller Rabbit Loungewear and homebodii Loungewear.