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TOAfter a mostly mild and cloudy December, winter has finally arrived. To help you stay warm, especially if you’re not willing to turn up the thermostat too high, we’ve rounded up some of our most loved and tested products.
From slippers to coats to cozy pajamas to the best blankets and electric heaters, all of this should help you beat the cold and even stay stylish while doing it.
The best essentials to combat the cold
electric blankets
OHS Electric Heated Fleece Blanket
£20 at the online home store
£34.99 at Amazon
This great value thermal blanket was rated the best budget option in Emily PeckReview of the best thermal blankets. It’s available in blush, charcoal, forest green, and black, and features nine heat settings and a timer that you can set to turn off after nine hours.
heated clotheslines
Dry: Soon Deluxe 3-Tier Heated Clothes Airer with Cover
£149.99 at Amazon
£194.98 at Lakeland
Thermal clotheslines aim to dry clothes in any climate, without costing the Earth energy. Jane Hoskyn put 12 to the test, rating this one from Lakeland the best overall. She says this clothesline is for anyone who is tired of choosing between the expense of a noisy dryer, the mess of clothes on radiators and the foul stench of clothes drying slowly on a conventional clothesline.
electric heaters
Duux Threesixty 2 Ceramic Heater
£89.99 at John Lewis
€99.99 at Currys
The mercury has dropped and our homes are getting colder. But if your finger reluctantly hovers over the central heating dial, an electric heater may be just what you need to heat the cockles efficiently. Wise Pete Put eight of the best to the test, including this compact model that will completely heat your space and make less noise than a standard fan model.
Winter House Updates
Modern Country Wicker Basket
£50 at John Lewis
A wicker basket is a cozy season storage solution and was just one of 50 easy ways Hayley Spencer Suggested to update your home this winter.
January Style Essentials
Padded vest
£34.90 at Uniqlo
How do you reset your wardrobe for the new year? Our fashion guru Jess Cartner-Morley Reveals your hard-working heroes for January. Including this compact Uniqlo Puffertech vest, which she says is like carrying a hot water bottle under your coat.
men’s pajamas
Organic Cotton and Cashmere Hoodie and Joggers
£68.60 for the hoodie at White Company
£68.60 for White Company runners
If you’re looking for something to throw on once you wake up, White Company’s organic cotton and cashmere blend hoodie and joggers are a cozy option for a day on the couch, says Helen Seamons. For more men’s pajamas, check out your complete guide.
women’s pajamas
Organic Cotton Check Pajama Pants and Ribbed Scoop Neck Top
£25.20 for the pants at White Company
£35 for the top at White Company
From classic cotton sets to luxurious silky pieces, Melanie WilkinsonWomen’s sleepwear selections will brighten up the shorter days this winter.
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Sneakers
Mahabis classic sneakers
£79 at Amazon
£79 at Mahabis
Whether you’re entertaining, working from home, or don’t like slippers, Ellie Violet Bramley I found the perfect pairs of slippers and bed socks to keep each foot warm.
Socks
Thermotechnical socks
€7.90 at Uniqlo
Our guide may have originally been for holiday gift inspiration, but socks are for life, not just for Christmas. Peter Bevan and Monica Horridge I found luxe, fun, and comfortable options for men, women, and kids, all perfect for keeping your feet toasty in the new year. These Uniqlo Heattech socks have been a favorite of our readers and the Filter team.
women’s coats
John Lewis x AWAKE Mode Oversized Cape
£199 at John Lewis
Made from pure wool and part of an exclusive John Lewis capsule collection, designed with London fashion house AWAKE Mode. The cape style adds a modern touch to a classic coat, says Joe Jones. Check out your guide to this season’s winter coats.
men’s coats
Hybrid down coat
£99.90 at Uniqlo
This Uniqlo coat combines a water-repellent exterior with dedicated ventilation zones and high-performance down, making it perfect for wet, cold days. A quality coat is essential to a successful winter wardrobe, so here they are Peter BevanThe best tips to choose the perfect style for you.
Women’s waterproof jackets
Seasalt Janelle Raincoat
£136 at Seasalt Cornwall
£170 on next
Sian Lewis rated this coat as the best warm parka in its roundup of the best waterproof jackets and raincoats, with options for everything from a drizzly coffee run to nature walks.
Waterproof jackets for men.
Montane Torren waterproof jacket
£210 Cotswold Outdoors
£300 at Montane
After putting the outerwear to the test in indoor and outdoor showers, Paddy Maddison named this the best overall waterproof jacket. See their full jacket roundup here.