Dunelm customers are spoilt for choice with options to keep cosy this winter, and many adore snuggling up on the couch wrapped in a soft blanket. The Velvet Oversized Hoodie with Fur Lining, priced at £25, could be the perfect last-minute Christmas gift.
Available in two shades – a rich navy blue or a gentle soft pink – each style features a plush fleece exterior with a luxurious fur lining inside. This one-size-fits-all item is described as offering the “perfect blend of warmth and opulence”.
It’s ideal when paired with comfy bottoms and fluffy socks for the ultimate snug evening at home. You can get your hands on one within hours of paying if you choose to click and collect at a Dunelm store – with delivery options (as of December 19) arriving as late as December 23.
At first glance, shoppers might confuse Dunelm’s more affordable version with the pricier Oodie. The Lapis Blue Oodie Original, currently discounted to £32.50 from its usual price of £65, appears almost identical.
It boasts an impressive 4.9 out of five stars rating on Dunelm’s website, reports the Mirror. One customer said: “Lovely warm hoodie. I don’t need the heating on when worn, finished to a high standard and a nice navy blue colour.”
Another confessed: “This was bought as a birthday present for a friend. It is very soft and cuddly. I tried it before giving it and I’m going to ask for one this Christmas for myself!” A third added: “Extra warm and snuggly. Don’t want to take it off!”
Another said: “Love these velvet hoodies. I have both colours and wish they did more!” While many shoppers were delighted, not all reviews were glowing.
Despite no ratings falling below three stars, some discerning customers pointed out minor gripes. One claimed to “love” the fabric and said it would “make a warm layer when working from home” but felt they had to send it back to Dunelm.
They said: “I sent it back because it was just too big. It looked like a big shapeless dress and I felt really unattractive in it, so much that I actually felt embarrassed answering the door in it!”
Another person wrote: “I am not as sold on this as others. I bought thinking it was a double layer. It isn’t. It is a single piece of fabric that is smooth one side and fluffy looking the other side. Not as warm or thick as I thought it was going to be.”
For those seeking alternatives, there are a few options available. They’re available online for dleivery or collection in time for Christmas too.
On Amazon, bargain hunters can find a HOMELY Hooded Blanket with Ultra Soft Sherpa Lining, offered in several colours, with prices starting at a mere £12.95. Similarly, M&S stocks a plush Supersoft Faux Fur Hooded Blanket retailing at £35, in an assortment of colours too.