The Best Winter Loungewear January 2026

Stephanie Broek wearing a grey sweater and white t-shirt with glasses.

Although I grew up in Boston and should be used to it by now, I have the unfortunate quality of hating winter. The way this manifests is very much like a chihuahua: a stubborn aversion to leaving the house once it drops below a certain temperature, nestled under blankets.

As I live in New York City, where we just had a snowstorm this week, I have to admit I haven’t been leaving the house much. I know, I know—it feels better to get fresh air, but I just don’t like being cold. To be warm enough when I go outside, I have to wear two layers of clothes, which I also don’t like. For instance, today has a high of 21°F and a low of 5°F…

As a result, I’ve been finding ways to curate more of a winter loungewear wardrobe so I can feel cozy while spending more time at home. My personal favorite option is nightgowns that make me feel like I’m wearing a dress, and I’ve also been loving the pointelle sets from Cou Cou Intimates.

Below, I’ve rounded up a mix of options from brands like If Only If, Hanro, Gap, Donni, Negative Underwear, Eileen West, Skims, and more.

Explore More:

Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. For Who What Wear, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.