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. When you’re not using it as an electric blanket, it still provides ample warmth as an oversized hoodie. Designed for two people to wear at the same time, prepare to make heads turn at the family Christmas party with you and your Snuddie Buddie (literally) joined at the hip.

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While it’s near impossible to tell the difference between the market-leading brands, the OG Oodie did feel ever so slightly more snug. But both Onesnug and Ony’s more-affordable versions are just as insulating, warming and worth your money. The inner fleece is as soft as cotton wool while the outer feels silky, meaning that, despite its size, it didn’t actually feel as bulky to wear as some of the others.

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Australian brand Oodie is perhaps the well-known brand, going viral on social media for its huge number of bold designs, from chicken nuggets to chihuahuas. We did find this one to be ever so slightly looser around the bottom, letting the odd autumnal draft in – but on the plus side Snuggly says theirs can be tumble dried on a low heat, unlike Oodie’s.We loved how thick the material was, keeping us warm while working from home, and the pom pom drawstring neckline was a nice addition. It comes in five colours and two sizes for both men and women, with a version for children also available. From our reversable Disney options to our novelty Gaming prints, these Snuddies make the perfect gift for the die-hard fanatics in your life. This comes in two different sizes, to fit up to a UK size 34, but even the smaller of the two was ginormous – the largest we tested – and may swamp smaller frames.

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It’s got all the essentials – hood, big front pouch, long length – while this Sherpa fleece has a particularly fine knit, giving it a neat look. Rivalling the original Oodie, Ony’s more pocket-friendly blanket hoodie is just as cocooning and cosy as the market-leader. To help you decide which to invest in, we’ve tried and tested all the industry heavyweights, from Oodie to Onesnug. It plugs into the wall like a traditional heated throw, with a remote to control the power, heat intensity and amount of time it stays on for.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. Of course, you can also always add one to your Christmas wishlist and let someone else treat you to a cosy winter. It comes in just one colour, ivory, in keeping with The White Company’s typical neutral palette – very Cameron Diaz in The Holiday, we feel. Designed with a hood, extra-long sleeves and a handy front pouch pocket, Ony’s hoodie is a more practical alternative to cosying up with a blanket this winter. The long sleeves on Onesnug’s hoodie are complete with cuffs that leave your hands free for everything from working from home to brewing a morning coffee.