Embrace your evening at home – wrap yourself in warmth, softness, and comfort.

We are spending almost every evening at home and winter is coming. An ASE subscriber tells me that as the days get short and the temperature drops, one of her evening pleasures is to get out of her athleisure workwear and slip into a plush caftan.  Another friend came to water aerobics this morning (the air temp  was 37 degrees, but the water was warm) dressed in a Comfy Teddy Bear Fleece with a hood.  Maybe we all can use one wooly, soft, cozy, fleecy clothing item this winter.  It is the ‘comfort food equivalent’ for your wardrobe.  These might make great gifts.

This Comfy Teddy Bear Quarter-Zip is what my chic friend wore this morning.  It is described as ‘a wearable blanket’. We were all jealous.  It is ‘one size fits all’ and unisex for adults.  It has a soft, fuzzy, Teddy Bear fabric – perfect for cuddling. Five colors. Comfy Teddy Bear Quarter-Zip, $49.00

The Comfy Original Quarter Zip comes in seven patterns. $49.99.

The child size Comfy wearable blanket is recommended for children up to 10 years. It came in six patterns and they should be back in stock soon.  Child’s Comfy wearable blanket. $29.99.

I have one of these Diamond Quilt Long Zip robes from Eileen West. It is sort of like wearing the most comfortable sweatshirt you’ve ever owned.  It is loose enough to slip on. Diamond Quilt Long Zip robes, blue.  $82.   Diamond Quilt Long Zip robes, Gray Heather. $82.

Charcoal Zip-Up Plush Robe by Eileen West, $70.

This Women’s Ultrasoft Sweatshirt Robe is made of a French terry fabric which is smooth on the outside and soft on the inside. Full zipper, front kangaroo pockets, 95% cotton and 5% spandex. Blue and gray heather. Women’s Ultrasoft Sweatshirt Robe, $79.

This Women’s Floral Embossed Serenity Zip Robe by Softies is both plush and lightweight with a full zip and satin trim.  Four colors. Women’s Floral Embossed Serenity Zip Robe, $109.

This Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Zip-Up Caftan has a shawl collar, plush fabric, and a full zipper.  CozyChic Zip-Up Caftan, $145.

This Sherpa Zip Lounger from Natori is made of frosted micro velour with trim and has a full zip, mandarin collar, and front patch pockets.  Sherpa Zip Lounger, $130.

Leopard-Pattern Plush Zip-Front Caftan from Natori, $130.

This Women’s Souped-Up Fleece Zip-Up Robe is a new version of your favorite sweatshirt with a soft rib-knit collar, two-way full front zip and two zippered pockets.  Souped-Up Fleece Zip-Up Robe. $89.50

This Long Zipper Waffle Fleece from Miss Elaine has a full zipper and side pockets. Waffle Fleece, $86.

I use my Uniqlo Ultra-Light Down Long Coat as jacket outside, a robe inside and a blanket on the plane (back when I traveled). It is a warm, cozy, multipurpose alternative to robes. Four colors.  Ultra-Light Down Long Coat, $129.

This Women’s Ultra-Light Down Compact Coat makes a warm, soft robe and can be stuffed into a small pouch until your next quiet evening. It doubles as a lightweight coat.  I layer a lightweight down vest underneath when I travel in winter. Women’s Ultra-Light Down Compact Coat, $69.90