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If you’re after that fluffier, soft-as-clouds style of fleece rather than the denser type of, say, Oodie, this is the best one we tested. Shopper Jobyhere said: "So lovely. I was looking for an oversized blanket-style top and was surprised to find this as such a good price. I wanted something for those chilly days working from home and evenings when you're trying to avoid gas costs. I have the oatmeal and it's a got a great "fur effect pile" We can’t guarantee that these will save you money on your heating bill this winter, but you know what they say – “heat your body, not your home” – and these hooded blankets can certainly help with that. Peach said: "Very soft, very cosy. With the hood up it's like being hugged by a teddy bear. Hugely oversized (esp on my 5'2 frame) but that adds to the cosiness, and more importantly leaves room for multiple layers underneath which is definitely helpful during this cold snap! The cuffs were fine for me but my wrists are v slim, so might be uncomfortable for others." This hoodie is, of course, oversized, but not so big around the hood or sleeves that you can’t see, eat or type – we could comfortably wear this at our WFH desk or walking around the house without it getting in the way.
It’s not the warmest one we tried (think late autumn chills rather than depths-of-winter, below-freezing temperatures) but we’d probably say this was the most practical, while this pale pink colour we chose (prettier in real life than our phone camera could capture) is about as ‘feminine’ as one of these items could get.Some reviewers felt the hoodie - while oversized - was simply too big. MummyEvans said: "Saw this and thought how cosy it would be. Material great, was lovely & soft, but was so oversized. There's oversized and there's oversized. Could have fit a few people in there. So it wasn't cosy and was sadly returned." Hooded blankets have become so popular that they’re now widely available across the high street, from upmarket lifestyle stores like The White Company to your local supermarket.
It also got the ‘paws up’ from our feline tester, who couldn’t stop kneading into this super-soft fabric (on the downside this sherpa fabric does collect cat hair like a magnet…) Part poncho and part blanket, it can be fastened together at the front, swung over your shoulder, or simply laid flat over your body, and it heats up gently to warm the top half of your body. Of course, you can also always add one to your Christmas wishlist and let someone else treat you to a cosy winter. We especially loved the long, snug-fitting elasticated cuffs – perfect for keeping heat in and sleeves out of food – and the protective bag it comes in, for storing it neatly away in warmer months. Arguably the original and most famous, the word ‘Oodie’ is now synonymous with hooded blankets – we even found ourselves telling people that we were “testing out Oodies” when talking about this feature.This poncho’s shape means that your hands remain free for typing, drinking, reading etc (although does mean that they miss out on the heat), and we found this perfect for keeping the upper body warm when working from home on chilly days. They can seem an expensive buy for something you’re almost certainly not going to wear outside of the house, but if you spend a lot of time at home – whether working or relaxing – they could be a good investment, especially as they wash well in the washing machine.
It’s definitely one for wearing while cosying up on the sofa rather than when trying to get anything productive done, as its size and weight make it a little cumbersome, and the large hood often falls over the eyes – great for napping, not so great for WFH. The long elasticated cuffs at the wrists are also useful, keeping your sleeves rolled up and well out of the way if you want to, say, type or cook.The wrists are elasticated and so the sleeves do not prevent you from getting on with jobs around the home. Not cold anymore sitting to eat, working online or even curling up on the sofa. Looking at buying another because I so love this one it will have to be removed with a tyre lever."
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