10 clothing items people couldn't stop wearing in 2020

Stylists, bloggers, and editors told Insider what clothing pieces they reached for the most in 2020.Gianluca Russo; Kemi Ajibare; Courteney Larocca

• Throughout 2020, people leaned on fashion for comfort and functionality.
• Insider spoke to editors, professional stylists, and bloggers about the clothing items they reached for the most throughout the year.
• Some of their favorites were nap dresses — an elevated version of a nightgown — as well as relaxed-fit jeans, matching loungewear sets, and colorful leggings.

While the year 2020 was filled with unprecedented challenges, people continued to experiment with fashion.

For some, trying out new styles (or reverting to nostalgic ones) offered a distraction and a creative outlet. Earlier in the year, people tie-dyed their clothes en masse, and celebrities and influencers inspired people to turn pillows into dresses as part of a whimsical social-media trend.

For many, this year may have also sparked a need for video-call-approved loungewear pieces or realizations about the power of dressing up, even when you don't have anywhere to go.

As 2020 comes to a close, Insider spoke to editors, professional stylists, and bloggers to find out what clothing items they couldn't stop wearing this year - and that will likely continue to be their closet essentials.

Editor's note: Prices and links to clothing have been provided where available at the time of writing.