The Sunday Uniform: Elevated Loungewear & Off-Duty Essentials

The Sunday Uniform: Elevated Loungewear & Off-Duty Essentials

For a Sunday at home, wear soft sweatpants, a heavyweight hoodie or a robe and slippers that look intentional. Sweatpants and joggers, hoodies, robes and pajamas, and slippers and tees are chosen for softness first and good looks second.

What to wear on a Sunday

For a Sunday at home, wear soft sweatpants, a heavyweight hoodie or a robe and slippers that look intentional. Sweatpants and joggers, hoodies, robes and pajamas, and slippers and tees are chosen for softness first and good looks second. Comfort without sloppiness is the goal.

Sweatpants and joggers

The soft bottom half

Sweatpants and joggers from Moncler, Ksubi and Casablanca are cut with a clean line. A tapered leg looks tidy. Heavy cotton jersey is best.

Hoodies and sweatshirts

Heavyweight tops

Hoodies and sweatshirts from Ksubi, Rails and Balenciaga are heavyweight and structured. Neutral colors go with everything. A boxy fit suits the trend.

Robes and pajamas

Robes for slow mornings

Robes and pajamas from Versace, Majestic International and Polo Ralph Lauren are for slow mornings. Cotton and cashmere blends are warmest. A shawl collar is classic.

Slippers, henleys and tees

Our honest take

Loungewear that is too baggy looks worn out, and too tight is uncomfortable. We would not wear gym clothes as loungewear.

Sunday clothes should survive laundry as well as lounging. Wash on cold, dry on low and avoid fabric softener on heavy cotton, which breaks down the loft. A good set can be worn weekly for years, so choose fabric weight and fit over any decorative detail. Wash the softest pieces cold and flat to dry, and they will stay soft for years.

If you take one thing away: choose one set of matching sweats in a neutral color.