The whole concept of loungewear started in our homes. It wasn't created by a single person, but rather came about as the answer to a question we've all asked: What kind of clothes are comfy enough to relax on the couch and stylish enough to pull off a quick trip to the grocery store?
What Counts As Loungewear Now
Loungewear used to mean anything you would not wear in public. But that line has been blurred as loungewear fabrics improved, like when we found the perfect material (the softest material on earth) to make all of our Bleusalt pieces. Today, loungewear covers just about any soft tops or bottoms. And we love how versatile modern loungewear is!
The best loungewear pieces work together as a set and also with the rest of your closet. If your joggers only look right with one specific hoodie, they will most likely sit and gather dust…and that's the last thing we want from our loungewear. The same is true if your clothes aren’t comfortable.
Bleusalt pieces are designed, from the beginning, with that kind of style/comfort balance in mind.
The Lounge To Street Plan
If you don’t know where to start, picture your day as chapters: Morning at home. Midday out. Evening with people.
Prefer a one-and-done option that goes from lounge to street? The Oversized T Dress gives you room to move throughout your whole day and still looks sharp. When you step out for errands, swap house shoes for low-profile sneakers and add the 2 Yard Wrap.
The line stays simple, and the wrap solves every sudden draft. Or, if wraps aren't your style, our Long Sleeve Crew Pullover slides comfortably over your shoulders on a breezy afternoon.
The Big Rock Boyfriend Blazer over a tee and the Maxi Tube Skirt turns a lounge set into a real outfit.
And if that feels too dressed, zip into the Unisex Skater Hoodie. The hoodie keeps the vibe relaxed while the fabric and fit keep the look grown up. At home, our Classic Sweatpants (available in Women's and Men's) always feel easy and calm. These are our weekend staples.
Color That Does The Styling For You
A tight color palette makes a loungewear set look even more refined. Choose two or three base shades that you can repeat across tops, bottoms, and layers.
Navy, stone, black, and Bordeaux make an easy palette because they pair well with so many of our existing pieces. When all of your outfits are in the same color family, you could almost get dressed with the lights off and still step out looking put together!
Texture helps too. A soft top under a leather jacket creates some visual play for a walk in the park. One of our 3 Yard Wraps over a fluid dress reads chic and refined for dinner parties in the fall! Just remember that each change you make in texture adds depth to your look, and it's important to avoid any obvious clashes.
Small Styling Moves With A Big Payoff
Roomy layers work best when the line stays clean. Half tucks are simple. Tuck the front two inches of a tee into the waistband and let the sides relax. The waist appears, the outfit settles, and nothing feels precious. Sleeve play helps too. Push a long sleeve to mid-forearm to show a watch or bracelet and bring a little shape back into the arm.
Necklines do a lot of quiet work in loungewear. A crewneck feels sporty. A V-neck opens the neckline a bit and pairs incredibly well with a scarf or one of our wraps. We often recommend rotating necklines throughout the week. You will get more looks with fewer pieces!
How To Keep Loungewear Looking New
How you care for your pieces has a lot to do with how stylish they look next time. We recommend you wash your Tencel fabrics on delicate mode, inside out. Skip heavy softeners. Lay flat to dry when you can, or dry on delicate mode as well.
The other thing we remind people is that being able to rotate pieces helps them last longer, too. So if you love a particular set, consider getting another color to rotate in and out, because alternating days gives each piece a break and extends the life of the fabric.
Closing The Gap Between Comfort And Style
The best way to find achievable comfort is by shopping for the Bleusalt essentials (you can even shop our Instagram looks!) and choosing the colors you reach for most often.
Stylish loungewear is not a contradiction. It is a set of small decisions stacked in your favor: Soft fabric. Fits that follow your body. Colors you love every time. You just have to set this up once, and your closet stops arguing with your desire for comfort and style!
FAQs
What makes Bleusalt loungewear different in terms of style and comfort compared to traditional loungewear?
Bleusalt loungewear is designed to balance style and comfort by using the softest materials on earth and focusing on fits that follow your body, making pieces versatile enough to wear both at home and out in public.
How can I transition my Bleusalt loungewear from relaxing at home to going out for errands or social occasions?
You can easily move from lounge to street by pairing versatile pieces like the Oversized T Dress or Classic Sweatpants with casual footwear and layering items such as the 2 Yard Wrap, Big Rock Boyfriend Blazer, or Unisex Skater Hoodie to create a polished yet comfortable look.
What care tips does Bleusalt recommend to keep their loungewear looking new and lasting longer?
Bleusalt advises washing Tencel fabrics on a delicate cycle inside out, avoiding heavy softeners, and laying items flat to dry or using the delicate dry mode; also, rotating different colors helps extend the life of the garments by giving each piece a break.