To not understand the hype with oodies?

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Anyone else? I just don’t get their popularity.

A dressing gown, or any other hooded blanket will do the job of keeping you warm. Costs a lot less too.

Am I missing something here?

I don't like hoods so I bought a cardigan type thing which is so warm. And ugly!

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The hype for me is the fact that it's extremely thick (I have a dupe which is nowhere near the same quality) enabling me to keep the heating off and still stay warm. I don't care what it looks like because it's not as if I'm wearing it outside, I'm in the comfort of my own home and happy and warm.

I don't get it either - they're hideous and look so sweaty and uncomfortable.

I've got an Oodie, it's lovely quality and very warm. But it's too thick and heavy for doing anything other than sitting watching TV. I work from home and it just feels annoying to move around it. I bought a Primark one which I prefer SO much more as it doesn't have the fluffy lining. It's cosy and lightweight. My teenage son lives in his Oodie though.

Love mine. So much warmer than the dupes and wash really well. I now have several, only for working from home. Wear M&S heatgen plus leggings and sheepskin slipper boots and we've not had the heating on yet. I was so cold last winter in my north facing office with thick dressing gown and thermals, but this has been brilliant. DP has one too but he's hardier than I am and hasn't worn his yet as it's not cold enough. I change if I'm expecting visitors, and I don't thing delivery drivers really care, if they do that's their problem!

I have to disagree with this statement!
I own both, there's no comparison

I don't understand why people are saying they're made of plastic

It says their cotton ?

I am wearing an Oodie and live alone so don't care what I look like. I have yet to put the heating on in my house. I keep a handwarmer in the big pocket if I need it and am toasty warm.

Personal choice - no-one is forcing you to wear one.

I realise I'm unusual in a lot of respects, but surely it's not just me who doesn't put any pyjamas / bed things / dressing gown on until 5 or 10 minutes before I actually go to bed??? Same when I get up - dressing gown until I go in the shower then straight into clothes. I often hear people saying they get straight into their pyjamas or whatever as soon as they get home, but more often than not I'll have to go back out to the shop, or my phone will ring and someone needs me for something, so I always have to be ready for that. I can't imagine people sitting about in these things. On the other hand, if I was going to get some kind of furry clothing to avoid putting the heating on, I'd much prefer some fluffy warm bottoms and socks to stop the arctic waft of cold these hoodie things look like they invite! 😅

@JustFree you just described my outfit 😆 I got a super long alpaca and lambs wool cardi from vinted for £15 and I love it, although it's a little scratchy

But you literally wear them around the house, no? 😂. Who gives a toss if you look ridiculous in one, if it keeps you warm (better than a dressing gown btw, and your sophisticated silk thermals I would imagine) then does it really matter? Good for you for having such elegant standards .

I got a primark version it’s lush and warm, very snuggly and I look like baby Yoda in it.

The genuine ones might be cotton but the cheap versions are polyester.

I have a cheap Primark one too. Loads better than a dressing gown.

I don’t really care what I look like, and I’m not spending £££ on silk thermals to wear under my clothes at home, as I’m never as cold out the house.

Not the point of the thread, but, you cannot compare Ghd straighteners with Remington £30 ones. Unless you already have straight hair!!

I have a Kuddly instead of an Oodie ad I love it.

How do you all keep your legs cosy?

I have 2 orginal oddies for wearing around the house and 2 oddie Tee shirts for wearing in bed
They are fab , really warm and cozy

I bought a bundle deal of 6 orginal oddies as Christmas presents for my nieces and nephews for Christmas

Even my DH has one. He looks stupid wearing it but he loves it

I hate hoods too, even when they're not put up, I find they pull the garment back & make me feel like I'm being choked!!

matronly bossoms might not help in this regard.

but that would keep slipping off my shoulders - life's a dilemma.

I have a bright pink ankle length one. It's not an oodie brand one though, a much cheaper one.
I absolutely melted in it, so I gave it to my daughter. She thinks it's the best thing ever, especially with the enormous pouch pocket on the front which she slips her hot water bottle into when she has period cramps.
She can walk around without having to carry the bottle.
In her words ....it's like being wrapped up in a cuddly teddy bear.

You can buy ankle length ones like mine.

hideous things...have seen men in them out and about....just awful..men were also fat so looked pregnant......wear proper clothes or a onesie....not these ugly shapeless things...

I hate dressing gowns. Well, I don't hate them, they hate me! I imagine wafting around in a light one in the summer & a lovely cosy one in winter...

sadly I'm not built to waft and they are just annoying: dangly sleeves, ties that don't stay tied, they gape which would be fine if I had a wafting type body (but as mentioned-do not).

I would just like an old fashioned over sized sweatshirt. But I really hate the fabric they're made from now. I have a couple in the loft that I need to get down, but sadly I fear the might be more 'fitting' now than oversized 🥹

I haven't bought an oodie or knock off. I think id like to choose it 'in person' rather than on the Internet, but I'm not going to the shops at all really.

by the time I do, they'll all be ££££ 🥺

im just happy layering at the moment...you all have the right to say 'I told you so' in a month or so!!🥶

Yep, I'm sure those men would have looked SO much better in a onesie...

Oh for heaven’s sake, no one needs to spend £60 to look like this in order to meet some unspecified need. If you’re talking about keeping warm, there are far cheaper and less ridiculous ways.

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