For a person, home is a safe personal space where you can breathe out and relax. Many men and women do not think about their appearance at all in their own home, believing that home clothes do not play any role. This is a grave mistake, because the main factor of comfort and harmony are just the right home clothes. Stereotypes that dressing gowns and pajamas are a traditionally female prerogative have long been forgotten; the current diversity of fashion has allocated a huge niche for men in this regard.
Requirements for home clothes
Psychologists say that a person's appearance affects their self-esteem and inner content. No one wants to seem ordinary or sloppy, so everyone carefully selects their wardrobe for work or a walk. Wearing "outfits" at home is inconvenient, but you always need to look stylish and restrained for yourself and your family.
Home clothes should be selected according to important criteria:
- Practicality. It is very easy to stain clothes at home – make a greasy stain while cooking or climb into a dusty corner while cleaning. Therefore, the main thing is that the material is of high quality and can withstand daily wear and frequent washing;
- Comfort. This is one of the important requirements. It does not matter what style it will be, individual preferences come into play here, the main thing is that home clothes are comfortable. The cut should not cause discomfort, and the fabric should not conflict with the skin;
- External attractiveness. Women do not pay attention to this factor. Shapeless and old things are used as home clothes. For a woman to feel comfortable and at ease, clothes should be interesting, attractive and emphasize the advantages.
Comfort, quality and pleasant appearance of things do not always correlate with a high price. Branded clothes may not give that necessary home comfort. Traditionally, a wardrobe should contain a variety of clothes - for housework/cleaning, relaxation and sleep.
Materials
Definitely, for a comfortable pastime it is necessary to give preference to pleasant and high-quality fabrics. Home clothes require attention in the form of breathable, pleasant and hypoallergenic material.
The most popular fabrics when choosing home clothes for the whole family are:
- Knitwear is the most common comfortable and practical fabric. It is natural, dense, does not require special care, does not wrinkle, and can easily be washed, dried, and ironed;
- Cotton is the most common material in the manufacture of home and sleepwear. It is a natural, breathable, hypoallergenic material that provides comfort and lightness to the skin. It is used both in pure form and with admixtures of viscose and polyester;
- Silk is one of the most expensive, sensual and beautiful fabrics. Silk items have hygroscopic properties, allow the skin to breathe, and are incredibly pleasant to the touch. This material conquers all connoisseurs of stylish home clothes, as it always looks impeccable and quickly adjusts to body temperature, becoming weightless;
- Viscose - it consists of cellulose, which means the main advantage of the material is lightness, breathability and hygiene. Viscose suits and home sportswear are in demand;
- Velour is a non-creasing, natural fabric that can be used on the basis of other natural materials. Today, velour home suits and dressing gowns are worn not only by adults, but also by youth home clothes;
- VelSoft is a synthetic, lightweight, durable material used in sewing home linen and clothing. It perfectly absorbs moisture from the body;
- Terry cloth is a warm, soft, moisture-absorbing and heat-protective material, perfect for the cool season;
- Fleece – this material also does not require special care – it is warm, lightweight, does not wrinkle, is durable, and is widely used for all types of home clothing and more;
- Linen - linen clothing wrinkles quite quickly, but it has advantages in its durability and comfort. It does not allow you to sweat in the heat, and in the cool, thanks to its properties, it retains heat. The fabric is quite wear-resistant, so it easily withstands frequent use.
When choosing home clothes, it is necessary to take into account the weather; in cold weather, give preference to suits made of warm, dense and breathable fabric, and in the summer heat, make do with light materials.
Types and styles
In addition to the material, the season plays an important role when choosing home clothes. In the summer, these are short dresses or light suits. With the onset of cold weather, it is worth giving preference to elongated T-shirts and trousers, warm jumpers and clothes with a hood. Home clothes today are striking in their diversity. They can be divided into several categories, which include many types and styles.
Home costumes
Home suits are the most popular and versatile clothing for home and leisure. They are made for both women and men from different materials, for any time of year, and can be of any style:
- Classical;
- Sports;
- Teenage;
- Thematic/funny.
Connoisseurs of the classic style can choose a comfortable, non-restrictive top (a roomy T-shirt with short/long sleeves) made of natural material and loose-fitting pants/shorts with an elastic band. In terms of fabric, you should lean more towards thick knitwear, which provides comfort and softness. The color scheme in the classic style is pastel and restrained, in calm tones. In such clothes, you can do housework, cook food, not be embarrassed to meet unexpected guests, run out with the dog for a walk.
Tracksuits are more appreciated among the age category up to 45 years. They are convenient, comfortable, give a sense of coziness and impart a certain ease to the appearance. Soft, pleasant to the body knitted velour is popular as a material. This modern clothing can be of different styles - straight cut or gathered on elastic cuffs, elongated or shortened. In terms of color scheme, the following are equally popular:
- Pastel shades – soft pink, light gray, calm nude colors;
- Bright tones – fuchsia, neon pink, cyclamen, blue tones.
Here you need to choose according to your individual preferences. Of course, dark colors are less easily soiled, although light suits look more stylish.
Teenage clothing can be fun/playful/calm, absolutely any style and color. These can be knitted T-shirts with short or long sleeves, complete with shorts/pants of cool prints and bright colors. These can be warm suits with hoods, complete with wide pants with a low crotch. The color schemes used in the youth direction are varied - from acidic to calm, monochromatic and with bright patterns.
Thematic costumes or kigurumi are used as funny clothes. In winter, New Year's home clothes are especially relevant, which in addition to comfort give a feeling of celebration, warmth and coziness. Such clothes can contain pictures of New Year's characters or winter attributes. The colors most often used are red, blue, green, single-color or in a weave of colored threads.
Kigurumi have only recently appeared on the market, but have already managed to gain popularity among children and adults. This is a warm, loose-fitting, one-piece suit with long sleeves and legs, made in the form of an animal. There are disputes about what type of clothing it belongs to, but in the end, it was classified as a home suit. The main rule for home suits is convenience in style, comfort in the material used, and high-quality fasteners (if any).
Robes
There is no limit to imagination and preferences in dressing gowns. Truly, dressing gowns have always been the king of home wardrobes! Dressing gowns are more convenient for a quiet pastime, cleaning and crawling around the rooms in them is not very comfortable. Due to the wide variety, they are great for all family members of any age category.
There are several types of robes:
- Terry cloth is an excellent model after a bath or shower, thanks to its good hygroscopicity and warm fabric it will warm you up perfectly and give you a feeling of comfort;
- Cotton is the most durable and comfortable, allows the skin to breathe and absorbs moisture perfectly;
- Velour – soft, gentle, perfect for the off-season and cold weather;
- knitted - due to the properties of the fabric, it becomes weightless and is not felt at all on the skin;
- Silk - more suitable for evening use, it is incredibly soft, light and thin, the image of any woman in a silk robe becomes elegant.
Regardless of the type of dressing gowns, the style and color are selected individually. They can be long, with different sleeve lengths, you can choose a synchronized duet for two. Men prefer maxi dressing gowns, and women can have fun in styles. The main thing is their comfort. Therefore, when trying on, you need to carefully examine the fasteners (zippers, buttons) and check their fit - walk around, turn around, bend in different directions.
Dresses/sundresses
There are clothes for everyday wear - these are house dresses and sundresses.
- Dresses are exclusive clothes, they always emphasize the femininity and grace of their owners. It can be made of any fabric, depending on taste preferences. The most fashionable in home clothes is considered to be a dress in an ethnic style. It is light, loose, long, with wide sleeves reaching the elbow. The colors are mainly spectacular, bright, with appropriate prints. Such a dress will add chic and nobility to any woman;
- The sarafan is also made from almost all popular fabrics, it can be both an independent item and an addition in cold weather to turtlenecks or long-sleeved T-shirts. The sarafan is selected taking into account the figure and style - curvy women are more suited to wide straps without pockets and voluminous frills, slender ones can safely take any cut.
For sleep
Home sleepwear should be comfortable, the material should allow the skin to relax and breathe. Among modern home sleepwear, the following are distinguished:
- Pajamas. Pajamas are sewn in any style. You can choose a loose-fitting set of pants/breeches/shorts and a T-shirt, with long or short sleeves, on straps of different widths. Cotton pajamas provide softness and comfort, can be of various colors and prints, silk ones give an intriguing look and are usually made in a set (T-shirt, shorts and robe). Pajamas are popular among children, men and women;
- Nightgown. There are classic and modern models. They differ in style - length, fit, color and fabric. In any case, it should not have rough seams in the wrong place, be spacious and sit comfortably on the body.
You should never sleep in home clothes that are used for other purposes. Scientists have found that health and sleep problems can occur if you go to bed in the same clothes that you use during the day.
For nursing mothers
This type of home clothes deserves special attention. It is very important for mothers to wear high-quality and comfortable clothes. If everything is clear with the fabrics, they should be of natural origin, then the styles should be chosen carefully. This is especially true for home clothes for nursing mothers. Special models of dresses have been developed for this category, as well as sets for sleep and rest, where the main criterion is the baby's quick access to the breast. For this, there are special cuts that contain "pockets" in the appropriate area. This makes feeding the baby a cozy, calm process.
To keep your home clothes looking attractive for as long as possible, you need to care for them according to the information on the labels - maintain the required temperature, spin, dry and iron!
Accessories
Additional details to clothing give the image a complete look or emphasize individuality. The image can be decorated with any playful belt on a dressing gown, a fashionable apron in the kitchen or a sleep mask in calm tones. What can be attributed to the main accessories:
- Bottom (slippers, socks, shoes) – a perfectly completed look is considered to be with a well-chosen bottom. For example, warm socks of the corresponding tone and theme will perfectly match clothes with a New Year's print. Neat shoes without a back or elegant ballet flats will perfectly match elegant dressing gowns;
- Head accessory – this means a stylish headband that completes the look or even a headscarf (headscarves have long ceased to be associated with old age). There are also themed headdresses, for example, in the New Year style – ears, hats of New Year characters, making the look harmonious.
Even when you are at home, you want beauty, comfort and style, be it a robe, a suit or pajamas. To like yourself, to be in inner harmony is the main criterion that any home clothes should end with!
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