2020 just didn’t change the way we eat and take care of our well-being, it also changed the way we dress. Fashion keeps evolving through seasons, decades, eras and even through a pandemic.  

With comfort and ease becoming the new dressing norm, the world saw the rise of loungewear in the year 2020. And that’s not changing anytime or any seasons soon, loungewear still continues to be the new black even in 2021. 

But, here is the big question: One year into enjoying the trend but have we really mastered the hack to ace the trend? Trust us loungewear isn’t about owning a fair few pairs of comfy pyjamas and moving about wearing cool boxers all the time, it is much more than just that. 

Fashion Tips For Men To Build A Loungewear Wardrobe 

What may be sartorially acceptable at home might be a complete no-no when worn in public. After all, no matter how cool your boxers are you won’t wear them to the airport or a coffee date, right? 

That said, there is one thing for sure that loungewear is here to stay, so why not learn the right tricks to score big on style while working this comfy fashion trend. 

Here are 5 simple fashion tips that men must follow to build a solid loungewear wardrobe. 

1. Think Cotton & Linen  

Contrary to the popular belief, loungewear has got more to do with the comfort of the fabric than the fit of the outfit. A baggy T-shirt in synthetic and viscose can do you more bad than good by trapping your sweat. 

So, think cotton, linens, supima cotton, cotton-linen mix fabrics to build a successful loungewear wardrobe. 

Start with basic cotton T-shirts in neutral and solid colours and start building your looks from there. 

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Graduate to more flattering options in linens to bring style and timelessness to your looks. 

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Add some pastel hues and your loungewear wardrobe basics are sorted. 

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2. Invest In Nice Sweatpants & Joggers

No longer just suitable for workouts and field, sweatpants and joggers make for the right loungewear pants. Look for rich materials, such as wool and terry cotton and go for joggers with a tapered leg that flatter your leg shape. 

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Or go for these cool yellow and purple sweatpants if you wish to add that pop of colour to your loungewear wardrobe. 

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Style these pants with a pastel purple coloured cotton T-shirt and sneakers to balance the colour play in your look. 

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3. Focus On More Relaxed Fit

Anti-fit everything is one style trend that’s seen great resurgence in recent times. Breezy silhouettes and relaxed fits provide maximum comfort if the clothing item has been chosen in the right fabric. 

Go for these linen pants if you plan to add a rich garment piece to your wardrobe. Whether you style them with a short kurta for festive occasion dressing or wear them regularly with printed shirts, these pants won’t disappoint and will last long.

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However, if you are looking for more budgeted options, stick to low hem joggers to nail the athleisure trend.

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4. Wear More Kurtas 

Yes, you read it right! Nothing beats the comfort of a kurta. The fit, the fabric, the functionality, everything about a cotton kurta is loungewear appropriate. 

In fact, Kurtas have existed much before the term loungewear was even coined, so why be afraid to wear our Indianess more often? Team your kurta with regular fit denims and a pair of kolhapuris for a more casual look. 

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Or if you are looking for something more work friendly, do invest in short kurtas for that formally acceptable look. 

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5. Consider Oversized Uppers 

Make a smooth transition to winters in your loungewear style with oversized hoodies and sweaters teamed with sweatpants in wool material. Slouchy overcoats and overshirts also work seamlessly with joggers and fleece pants for a winning loungewear look. 

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Get creative and consider hoodies with quirky slogans to keep your style game edgy and effortless.

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6. Buy A Few Co-ord Sets 

Nothing encapsulates the essence of loungewear better than a pair of co-ord sets. It is comfortable and chic at the same time. 

While the full-length ones may work even for a casual dressing day at work, the ones with shirts and shorts options work for more informal settings. 

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Definitely, a breather from your regular boxers and T-shirts look. 

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7. Finish Your Look With Caps

A few good accessories here and there can add tons of details and edge to your look. A perfect accessory pick for a modern loungewear look would be a cool cap. 

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Also, a savior on your bad hair days. Agree, much?

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Loungewear Dos & Don’ts Stick to basics like cotton T-shirts and plain joggers and start building your look from there. Avoid wearing too many loud colours if you are looking for a more work-friendly look, else you will end up looking like a rapper walking around.Stick to more relaxed fits for informal settings and more tailored fits done in mindful fabrics for semi-formal settings. Keep your boxers limited to your home only. Buy shorts in linen and cotton for a more socially acceptable look.The Bottomline

While we agree that comfort remains the backbone of loungewear fashion, we hope that our easy fashion tips will help you make it stylish as well. 

What’s your go-to loungewear outfit? Tell us in the comments below and we will help you make it better. 

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