8 Canadian loungewear brands that are comfy and chic

Nothing gives us warmer and fuzzier feelings than being swathed in a cosy loungewear set on [insert every day of the week]. Having exploded into its own major category, loungewear has expanded beyond your regular ol’ french terry sweatshirt and sweatpants combo to chic knit sets, ribbed leggings and even marshmallow-like skirts made from recycled fishing nets. And our homegrown brands do loungewear really, really well. So if you’re looking to elevate your stay-at-home wardrobe game, here are eight great Canadian loungewear brands to consider.

Brunette the Label sweater, $109, pants, $88, brunettethelabel.com SHOP HERE

Brunette the Label: Founded by Vancouverite Miriam Alden in 2014, Brunette the Label has become one of the most successful loungewear brands around. Known for its babely sweat sets emblazoned with chirpy affirmations (“self care club”), the brand is sold at more than 700 retailers across North America, with collabs with Juicy Couture and Nordstrom under its belt. Currently, we’ve got our eye on the brand’s latest ribbed knit sets, ideal WFH wear.

Roots sweatpants, $74, roots.com SHOP HERE

Roots: How can we do a Canadian loungewear roundup without including the OG? Roots made sweatpants cool long before loungewear was a category. With so many different styles and ways to personalize them — you can choose to add patches of numbers, letters, symbols, even emojis! — you (and the whole family!) are bound to find a fit you’ll never want to take off.

Tkees leggings, $101, tkees.com SHOP HERE

Tkees: Toronto couple Carly and Jesse Burnett were in St. Barts for their annual vacation when the idea to create minimalist flip-flops came to mind — and Tkees soon became a go-to sandal brand. It’s since expanded into easy-to-wear apparel essentials, maintaining the principle of pared-back design with high-quality materials. Their dropped-crotch sweatpants are beloved, but the new ribbed leggings made with sustainable Bamboo Rayon look like a supersoft dream we’ll want to wear with *everything.*

Kotn sweater, $60, kotn.com SHOP HERE

Kotn: Co-founded by Mackenzie Yeates, Benjamin Sehl and Rami Helali in 2014, Kotn is all about selling direct-to-consumer basics made of ethically sourced Egyptian cotton. Online or at the recently, cozily renovated flagship store on Queen Street West in Toronto, you’ll find the softest T-shirts and sweats, including this hoodie pyjama top that’s soft and comfortable enough to sleep in, but cool enough that you can roll out of bed and run errands.

Lezé the Label skirt, $123, lezethelabel.com SHOP HERE

Lezé the Label: Vancouver-based Lezé the Label was co-founded by BFFs Karen Lee and Tanya Lee, who wanted to create sustainable, casual pieces that are pyjama-level comfortable yet sophisticated enough for a work setting. The AAPI-owned brand prides itself on using eco-friendly materials like recycled polyester and textiles derived from coffee grinds, but its latest foray is recycled fishing nets. The result? Ultra-plush workleisure with adaptive stretch that wicks away moisture, so you can move effortlessly.

Province of Canada sweater, $138, provinceofcanada.com SHOP HERE

Province of Canada: Every single product Province of Canada makes is designed and manufactured here. Known for super-comfortable sweatsuits with graphics paying homage to the co-founders’ Toronto neighbourhood of Leslieville, the brand also offers waffle fabric and French terry collections. The latest Flag Fleece collection may be the fluffiest yet. It’s unisex, so it’s perfect for lovers who like to co-ordinate.

Smash + Tess romper, $120, smashtess.ca SHOP HERE

Smash + Tess: Vancouver-designed brand Smash + Tess was founded by a mother-daughter-bestie team. They started with their most famous piece, the romper, designed to make all bodies look and feel great (note to expecting moms: One of these ultra-stretchy onesies will see you through pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding and beyond). The brand has collaborated with notables including Sarah Nicole Landry of @TheBirdsPapaya, Hilary Duff and most recently life coach Raia Carey on the brand’s first romper specifically designed for all genders.

Remi the Label sweater, $64, remithelabel.com SHOP HERE

Remi the Label: Amy Berry wanted to create a collection of luxe, travel-friendly outfits for long-haul flights. Enter: Remi the Label. Its loungewear sets in versatile neutral tones are designed to work seamlessly with your own wardrobe. Case in point: The 1/4 zip sweater can be paired with the matching joggers, or mix it up with a pair of white jeans and sneakers.

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