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We've rounded up some great comfortable bras to work from home in, as well as some of the best leggings to splurge on, but since we've all got months of opinions' worth of this, I thought it would be fun to take a loungewear poll.
What's your favorite brand/style for:
- bra(s) for working from home:
- underwear:
- workout pants/leggings:
- workout bra(s):
- workout tops:
- sweatshirt:
- cardigan for around the house:
- t-shirt for lounging:
- sleepwear:
For my own $.02, these are some of my favorites:
bra for working from home: I reach for my Soma bras a lot, but the Shapeez is also great for a long day (super comfortable and nice shape). Here is our roundup of some of the top styles…
Hunting for the most comfortable bra for working from home? We love bras from Natori, True & Co., Soma, and Free People. For larger busts, check out Chantelle, Cosabella, Shapeez, and Harper Wilde.
underwear: for days when I'm just hanging out at home, I prefer 100% cotton underwear, and I don't really care about VPLs, so most of my beautiful Hanky Panky underwear and the like has gone unused, although I do have a few styles of all-silk underwear that are always a treat when they're clean. If you're on the hunt for 100% cotton, I'm a fan of the Jockey brand, with a shoutout to H&M's Conscious line of women's underwear.
workout pants/leggings: I have a ton of Old Navy workout pants and I reach for them all really regularly for indoor stuff; if I'm trekking outside I like my Zella fleece-lined, Nike Hyperwarm, or Under Armour ones
workout bra(s): If I'm running or doing something with a lot of jumping, Enell — but I have to work out and then take it off because it's too constrictive otherwise. I have some comfier workout bras from Glamorise and Anita for days when I may be hanging out in my workout clothes for a longer time.
workout tops: I'm not terribly picky about workout tops — I have some t-shirts with funny sayings, some old t-shirts, and some Champion/actual “exercise” tops.
sweatshirt: I've got a lot of sweatshirts that I like from Gap and Old Navy, and my mother's bought me a lot of the 32 Degrees ones from Costco.
cardigan for around the house: I have a number of Barefoot Dreams cardigans that I tend to reach for…
Some of my other favorite cardigans for lounging include these:
sleepwear: I'm a big fan of Soma pajamas…
As of 2024, some of readers' favorite pajama brands include Nordstrom's Moonlight line, Soma Cool Nights, Lake Pajamas, PrintFresh, Under Armour, Lunya, Anthropologie, and (on the budget side), Stars Above. (Pajamas also make great gifts!)
t-shirt for lounging: I've been hunting for a good basic t-shirt for a while since my old favorites don't seem to be sold any more — my current favorites are the ones from Caslon and Madewell.
As of 2024, some of the best weekend women's t-shirts include Caslon, Madewell, Amazon Essentials, Fishers Finery, New Day, Rag & Bone, Frame, Splendid, Michael Stars, Three Dots, James Perse, and Velvet.
Psst: These were some of the top loungewear items readers loved in 2020…
Above: navy cardigan (can work with some work outfits also!) / black t-shirt (also great under suits!) / banded bralette (top) / smooth bralette / soft pocket leggings
Anonymous
I have been living in my tentree terry sets (kinda an army green, and black) and they are super comfy. I’m also interested in the mate sweatsuit set if anyone has gotten that one? it shows up on my istagram as suggested all the time
SSJD
Help me find these jeans. They are pictured in Nordstrom’s photos of a Frame top called Le High Rise Muscle Tee (link to follow). But the jeans themselves I cannot find anywhere (button up with very high waist and contrast panel). Any idea where to get these?
Anonymous
If you use the Nordstrom chat function, they’ll track it down for you. I once had them identify a pair of shoes being worn with pants that were featured that way
SSJD
I asked Nordstrom about it several weeks ago via Chat, but they were no help.
Cat
If Nordstrom can’t help, they look a bit like Veronica Beard to me – I remember seeing styles with multiple buttons at the waist from their line.
Anonymous
I’d love to know what they are, if you find out.
anon
Found them at Nordstrom Rack!
Frame Military Band High Waist Skinny Jeans: https://www.nordstromrack.com/s/frame-military-band-high-waist-skinny-jeans/n3472201?color=LEANDRO
SSJD
Well done! Thanks for finding them.
S
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/frame-le-high-rise-muscle-tee/5397863?origin=coordinating-5397863-0-1-PDP_1-recbot-best_seller_brand_category_v2&recs_placement=PDP_1&recs_strategy=best_seller_brand_category_v2&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=product&recs_seed=5683415&color=NOIR
SSJD
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/frame-le-high-rise-muscle-tee/5397863?origin=coordinating-5397863-0-1-PDP_1-recbot-best_seller_brand_category_v2&recs_placement=PDP_1&recs_strategy=best_seller_brand_category_v2&recs_source=recbot&recs_page_type=product&recs_seed=5683415&color=NOIR
Mal
I really like 100% cotton sweatshirts for hanging out in – don’t make me sweat, and get softer over time. Hard to find, so I snap them up when I can! eBay has been a great resource.
Rachel
I love my Pact sweatshirt! It’s 100% cotton and fits really nicely. I got the matching terry shorts too, which were great during the summer.
Sloan Sabbith
My current uniform is Zella soft pocket leggings, a long sleeve shirt (I have 2 long sleeve workout tips from Old Navy that I like), a Barefoot Dreams cardigan or the Costco dupe, and Ugg slippers.
I am looking for more long sleeve shirts. I really don’t like shirts with stretch, they’re always too tight. So I have a hell of a time finding basic long sleeve shirts in solid colors or stripes. Preferably Target/Uniqlo price level, if anyone has any suggestions! I’ve looked at target but not at Uniqlo because it’s hard to know online if shirts will be too stretchy and I don’t have a Uniqlo near me at my parents’.
Anon
Old Navy has lots of tops like this.
Anon
If you like all cotton, Lands’ End supima cotton long sleeve tees are great. I like the v-neck, but there are different necklines, sleeve lengths, tunic vs standard, and a wide range of sizes. I bought more on sale recently and these were under $10.
anan
I love the Uniqlo long-sleeve cotton tshirts. They are very thick and sturdy, not a lot of stretch. I would have stocked up on them this winter, but I don’t love the colors they have right now. They’ve always had a muted palette, but for some reason it’s just kind of “blah” to me this year.
Sloan Sabbith
Thanks! I bought one and hope it works!
Anon
Athleta fleece leggings.
Thin nylon leggings are as warm to me as wearing pantyhose, so fleece leggings FTW.
AG
American Giant Weekend Pant. I’ve pretty much been wearing them daily for the past month to WFH (and wash them on the weekends – I’m not a monster!). So comfy but substantial enough to almost feel like real pants. Kind of a cross between sweatpants and yoga pants or like some very stretchy sweatpants.
Anon
Underwear: https://www.amazon.com/Fruit-Loom-Coolblend-Panties-Assorted/dp/B01JM77URW
Leggings: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SRTJ427
Sports bra: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FBWF6LQ
Coach Laura
I wear Zella soft pocket leggings all day at home almost 24/7. I learned about them here and have to keep my 20something daughter from stealing them. I need a pocket because I have to carry my cell phone anytime I’m awake. In the summer I wore amazon inexpensive capri workout leggings with side pockets for the same reason. They are great quality and I got navy, grey and black.
On top, I wear a LandsEnd slim fit stretch long sleeve tshirt or if it’s cold a LandsEnd slim-fit stretch mock neck turtleneck. And I wear a zip front C-9 (Champion) from Target workout jacket with zip pockets.
During the summer, I wore some of my nice comfy dressy/casual work clothes like swackets, cardigans, ponte pants and tried to cheer myself up. But with the cold winter and trying to keep warm while keeping heating costs low while working from home, now I’m going for warmth. It does get boring so in the spring I’ll be happy to wear pretty but comfortable business casual clothes again.
Coach Laura
ESPIDOO Yoga Pants for Women, High Waist Tummy Control, 4 Way Stretch Sports Leggings with Pockets from amazon, $18. I didn’t know that they were tummy control. They also have full length, not just capri.
Daffodil
I love the Lou and Grey line at Loft, super comfy. Also the cloudknit pants/shirt from Outdoor Voices – has really soft material.
SFEditor
Coach Laura and I are practically twins! I am wearing the same Zella pocket leggings and the LandsEnd slim fit stretch long sleeve tshirt, which I love so much I ordered “backups”. Incredibly comfortable and great fit, for ~ $12! Over that, I wear one of my Old Navy fleece zip up jackets. Definitely big shout out to LandsEnd and Old Navy for offering petite sizes!
Sofia
Mott and Bow tees are great. Lightweight. Soft. Hold up well after washes and $30.
I’m a big fan of leggings on bottom and an everlanne button down on top. Went feel too pajama-y but very comfy.