The best sweats for warm weather
Plus: A breezy caftan we love
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April 20, 2026

Today, a pair of warm weather-friendly sweats that we love. Plus:

Sweats you can wear year-round

A Le Bon Shoppe Naturelle Tee and Balloon Pants.
Michael Murtaugh/NYT Wirecutter; prop styling by Elizabeth Serwin

It’s too warm for your favorite cozy knits, but still too cold for a breezy short set, so may we suggest upgrading your loungewear? After testing nearly 80 sweatsuits for our guide, these featherlight sweats emerged as the perfect all-season outfit: slouchy, billowy, breathable, and as one tester described, “basically year-rounders.”

Plus, the balloon pants and the cotton-knit tee are downright stylish. As head of newsletters Sofia Sokolove puts it: “They’re an incredibly rare breed: just as comfy on the couch as they are acceptable — nay, cool — out in the world.”

Sweats, but make them fashion→

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Plus: A light-as-air caftan

A graphic of a polaroid images with a photo of someone in a caftan.
NYT Wirecutter

“As long as the temperature is above 60 degrees Fahrenheit,” says gifting expert Sam Schoech, “this caftan is what I want to be wearing.” It’s great for working, lounging, and getting stuff done at home. And the flowy, barely-there fit is endlessly versatile.

The caftan our gifting expert has loved for over a decade→

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Your daily deal: Crisp cotton percale bedsheets

Classic Percale Core Sheet Set from Brooklinen in the print Wild Blooms
Brooklinen

Our bedding expert calls Brooklinen’s sheets the most stylish she’s ever tested. Plus, they’re cool to the touch and feel lovely against the skin. They’re also durable enough to endure years of washing.

Today, they’re over $40 off→

Gift of the week: A luxe exfoliating bar

Soft Services Buffing Bar Exfoliating Body Bar in front of a purple background
Soft Services

For anyone in need of a little shower upgrade, this shea butter-based exfoliant uses microcrystal granules to smooth skin while also moisturizing it. And each exquisitely wrapped package comes with two bars — one for you and someone you love, perhaps?

For softer skin→

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