How to buy the best women’s onesie
Choosing the best women’s onesie is down to personal choice, but there are a few things to consider before investing in your cosiest outfit yet.
Firstly, do you want a hood? Many onesies come with novelty hoods with ears, while others have a simple hood. A hood makes your onesie extra warm and snuggly, though it does look more casual if you’re planning to wear it to keep warm while working from home.
Secondly, think about whether you want to wear pyjamas or thermals underneath your onesie, or just underwear. If you plan to wear clothes underneath it, size up.
The material is crucial when it comes to onesie shopping. Consider if you want an ultra-fluffy onesie that feels like wearing a blanket, or if you’d prefer a more chic onesie that doubles up as loungewear if friends come over. The thicker and fluffier, the warmer you’ll be, so if you’re buying a onesie to keep warm, the fluffier the better!
Look at the sleeves and ankles of your onesie. Many come with elasticated cuffs to keep you warm, but if you think you’ll find that annoying, opt for a looser fit onesie.
Lastly, think about if you want a novelty onesie, that makes you look like a cute character, or if you prefer a more adult onesie.
Are onesies pyjamas or loungewear?
Most people wear onesies as loungewear. They often tend to be too thick to wear to bed and could cause you to overheat in the night, though when it’s the dead of winter, wearing a onesie to sleep is a good alternative to an electric blanket or hot water bottle - especially if you share your bed with a hot sleeper who doesn’t thank you for adding extra warmth with heated devices!
What is the best women’s onesie to buy?
The Hush Elle Supersoft Henley onesie gets our vote. It’s chic, comfortable and stylish enough to wear on video calls, without your colleagues knowing you’re in loungewear. It’s also extremely soft and fans love it for everything from wearing it after giving birth to watching TV with friends.
The Hush onesie is expensive though, so for a more affordable option, Dunelm’s Teddy Bear Feather Soft Marl Onesie is an ultra-snuggly option.
Do you wear anything under a onesie?
That’s up to you! If it’s a thinner onesie, most people tend to just wear underwear underneath, but if you’re planning to wear clothes under your onesie to keep warm at home, remember to size up.
Many onesie fans note that they wear their pyjamas under their onesie when they’re lounging in the evening, so again, size up if this is your desire.
Can adults wear onesies?
Absolutely, there are endless options for onesies for adults, as shown in our edit of the best onesies for women. You can even buy matching onesies for the whole family, be it for Christmas, birthdays or family trips.
How onesies can help cut heating bills
As Martin Lewis said, it’s easier to heat the person than the home, so if you’re home alone during the day, rather than spending money heating the whole house, it’s worth layering up in a onesie to conserve warmth.
Heated gilets are another option for warming just yourself rather than spending money heating the whole house during the day.
Thanks to hybrid working, many of us are spending more time than ever at home, and with bills skyrocketing, any way to save a little money on heating bills gets a big tick in our book!
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