Winter always calls for warm, soft听clothes. But this season, as we prepare to spend the cold months听working from home and happy-houring outdoors, the hygge portion of our wardrobes seems more important than ever. At 国产吃瓜黑料, we consider ourselves connoisseurs of the fleecy and fuzzy. Here are the pieces that our editors use most.听
Patagonia Woolyester Fleece Pullover ($140)
I am a gear editor with a certain affinity for warm things, which means I have a lot of stylish fleeces, flannels, and sweatshirts in my closet. And yet, invariably, when my hands go numb at my desk, the is the one I pull on. It鈥檚 made from a blend of nylon, polyester, and recycled wool,听with a quarter-zip opening and a stretchy听ribbed hem and cuffs. Somehow听its moderately lofted material manages to feel at once cozier, lighter, and more breathable听than any other lifestyle tech sweater I鈥檝e tried. It has the warm, comforting feeling of a crocheted throw blanket鈥攑erfect when things get chilly but not downright frigid. It also has the homey听looks to match. These days, I find that comforting, too. 鈥擜riella Gintzler, associate editor听
Mountain Hardwear Monkey Woman 2 Pants ($150)
As a person who runs perpetually cold, I subscribe to the notion that there鈥檚 no such thing as a layer that is too toasty. I鈥檝e been known to sleep comfortably in a zero-degree bag on 40-degree summer nights. Fifty degrees in the shade at the crag? Better pack a puffy. The (and ) pants were made for people like me. They are so gloriously, ridiculously, over-the-top fuzzy that just looking at them makes me warmer. They鈥檙e exactly what I want to keep my legs from going numb while cooking dinner on late-fall camping trips. They even have听deep zippered pockets听and reinforced nylon knee patches, so you can kneel on the ground without issue to start a fire. It only seems extra until you put them on. 鈥擜.G.
Patagonia Men鈥檚 Reversible Bivy Down Vest ($199)
It鈥檚 no secret that I鈥檓 a vest guy. To my mind, there鈥檚 nothing more practical than keeping your core warm while your arms are free to go about their business. That certainly applies for outdoor activities, but I鈥檝e also found it to be true while riding my desk chair. My go-to this season has been the . I wear it with the partially recycled fleece pile lining on the inside and the durable recycled nylon on the outside, both for looks and comfort. It鈥檚 insulated with 600-fill recycled goose down, which bumps up your chest temperature significantly听and has been just as welcome while I鈥檓 in front of my computer in our old house as it has been around the campfire. 鈥擶ill Taylor, gear director
GoLite Men鈥檚 ReActive Boxer Briefs ($28)
I鈥檓 very picky about my underwear. In fact, as I鈥檓 sure you鈥檒l be thrilled to read, for many years I didn鈥檛 wear any because I found most options unbearably uncomfortable. That鈥檚 changed over the past few years, with myriad companies making very comfortable performance undergarments. I get to test a lot of great underwear as a result of this golden age, but when I need a little extra comfort, I reach for the . Thanks to a partially recycled polyester-spandex blend, these are the softest pair of briefs I鈥檝e ever worn. That material hasn鈥檛 sagged or faded after countless washes, while the Polygiene treatment fights off odors on a long hiking weekend or after a marathon day at work. They鈥檙e so good that I put them on just to write this review. 鈥擶.T.
Deckers x Lab Women鈥檚 Ko-Z Snpr Mid Wedge Slippers ($150)
This has become my go-to听house shoe. I slide into them first thing every morning.听With their听mix of EcoTan sheepskin and a recycled wool-polyester blend in the lining, they provide听warmth without the sweatiness that so often follows. The cushioned, rockered midsole and memory-foam insole make听them easy on feet and calves after a long day of adventuring鈥攁nd they鈥檙e听downright luxurious for everyday wear. Plus, thanks to a听grippy, sneaker-like outsole, they鈥檙e ready to go if you ever leave the house. For a bit of bonus joy, I went all in with the red floral-patchwork听color, but there are lower-key black and white versions for those who want a more subtle look. 鈥Maren Larsen, assistant editor
Outdoor Research Men鈥檚 Trail Mix Snap Pullover ($89)听
Grid-style sweaters are not new, but the is so soft that it made me rethink how plush a fleece pullover could be. It doesn鈥檛 have an outwardly fuzzy appearance, but once the collar is popped听and fully snuggled around my neck, I鈥檓 in a cocoon of warm, polyester coziness. This is听the first sweater I reach for when hanging around the house, but I also layer it beneath听a thicker jacket on low 40-degree days at the crag. At just 11.3 ounces, it鈥檚 also surprisingly light for the amount of warmth it offers, making it an easy choice when I鈥檓 packing for an outing and want to save space in my bag. The kangaroo pocket and thumb loops are welcome features when I need an extra boost of comfort. 鈥擩eremy Rellosa, reviews editor