If you were putting together a list of things that 2022 will be remembered for, then the hooded blanket trend and Netflix's Stranger Things would both surely be up for consideration.
Oodies and their dupes have joined air fryers to become some of the most shopped-for items of the year as people look to cut their heating bills in the cost of living crisis.
Meanwhile, Stranger Things went next level as viewers binge-watched the show's much-anticipated season four, introducing a whole new generation to Kate Bush and catapulting Running Up That Hill to the top of the music charts.
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But shoppers are now snapping up the ultimate gift for Stranger Things fans and possibly the most unusual hooded blanket so far - a Hellfire Club themed Oodie dupe available from Wowcher, reduced by 65% to £13.99 and available with delivery in time for Christmas. Fans of the show can choose from a whopping 15 different designs based on the Netflix hit, with thousands of shoppers snapping up the cosy hoodies so far.
Wowcher has found the most popular option shows people wanting to channel their inner Eddie Munson while keeping warm this winter, with the hooded blanket honouring Hawkins High's infamous Dungeons and Dragons society being the online retailer's bestseller from the range. Other designs include the Stranger Things logo, images of the cast at various points in seasons one to four and even more subtle Eighties retro prints echoing the Scoops Ahoy logo.
One key difference between Wowcher's dupes and the Oodies is there are a range of six different size options for teenagers and adults which mean while the hoodies are characteristically baggy and comfortable there's no concerns about them dragging on the floor for younger teenagers. The hooded blankets also have a large kangaroo-style pocket, perfect for carrying essentials round the house.
With temperatures dropping and snow forecast for the weekend and everyone still with one eye on their heating bills in the cost of living crisis, Oodie-style hooded blankets are this year's must-have loungewear item. As the market leader, premium brand Oodie has just reduced all of its hooded blankets by at least £25 in what it's calling a 'pre-holiday sale' but there are plenty of other dupes and alternatives available for anyone wanting to stay warm this winter.
If showcasing your favourite TV show or film is top of your wishlist then whether it's Harry Potter, Star Wars, Batman or Captain America that's your favourite there are plenty of options.
Meanwhile, in more subtle colourways, M&S has an oversized fleece hoodie which at £32 is less than half price of an Oodie even when they're on offer. If you want matching hooded blankets in quirky prints then Wowcher has options from £9.99 to fit the entire family.
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