The after-hours robe is spring’s most comfortable trend

Finally, an acceptable way for you to wear your dressing gown in public

It's a luxurious solution to stealing ten more minutes in bed (Getty)

The desire to languish in bed all day is a struggle we are all accustomed to and, oddly, it seems to be something fashion designers are not only accustomed to, but revelling in.

Pyjama dressing is nothing new of course; they’ve repeatedly attempted to escape the confines of the bedroom since the 1930s, when stars such as Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo adopted the androgynous ensemble as an elegant alternative to loungewear.

But now, almost a century later the art of pyjama dressing has hit the catwalk as a luxurious solution to stealing ten more minutes in bed.

We’re not talking silky two pieces or slip dresses here though. Oh no, this season designers have ingeniously spawned an acceptable way for you to wear your dressing gown in public.

But before you roll out of bed and head to the office in your starchy bathrobe, this seemingly effortless approach to dressing requires a little more consideration.

A hybrid between a kimono and dressing gown, the after-hours robe encourages a more polished vibe and while we can’t ignore the obvious allusion to Playboy’s Hugh Hefner, these new and inspired takes are inherently more polished.

Swathing their runways in upmarket robes, Burberry, Lanvin and Haider Ackermann all proved that duvet days are longer to confined to the house.

Burberry offered up silky numbers in paisley prints cinched at the waist with a studded belt (Getty Images)

There were silky numbers in paisley prints cinched at the waist with a studded belt, classic pyjama-style stripes and those that fell promiscuously off the shoulder.

For real-life wear though, we suggest making the robe the standout piece of your look. Ditch any unnecessary frills and fancies and instead, pair these super-luxe pieces with a simple t-shirt and jeans.