Whether you have a significant other or not, everyone needs to spend some quality time at home eating delicious food, watching good movies and getting some old-fashioned relaxation.

The key to relaxing at home after work or on the weekends is to have proper loungewear. Abandon those Juicy sweatpant combos and try a chemise or slip instead. Fashioned like a dress, but far more comfortable, pajama-like and yes, even sexy.

Here are some of my favorite affordable chemise/slip choices.

• The Gap sleep shirt below is a good choice if you want something to lounge AND sleep in. It looks like something you might have taken from your boyfriend (or ex-boyfriend) and neglected to give back.
• I also like the affordability of this Forever21 chemise.
• This Forever21 slip has a cool crinkle effect on the fabric, and black flatters all body types.

• Victoria’s Secret is the perfect spot to find affordable, comfy lingerie. This chemise has sleeves: helpful if you are the type to get cold when you sleep. This also comes in several other color combos.
• This knit chemise from Victoria’s Secret has such a pretty lace border around the bodice.
• Floral is really big for spring trend-wise, so why not invest in some on-trend lingerie as well? This one from Victoria’s Secret is quite nice.

• Target (surprisingly) has some great lingerie choices. Heather gray gives off a comfy sweatshirt vibe, and this tunic-styling means you could get away with wearing this out of the house if you needed to.
• This chemise is also from Target. It’s a little more innocent-looking thanks to the eyelet and pocket detail.

• Bluefly’s Tart Intimates lingerie is well-priced (less than $30). The lace on this one looks sophisticated, not skanky.
• This chemise is also from Tart Intimates. I adore this…I could almost wear it out. The print is soft and feminine, but doesn’t look too overtly like pajamas.
• This camisole-styled chemise from Nordstrom is more fitted than the others I’ve shown here, but sometimes it’s more comfortable to sleep in a fitted chemise than a loose one. Chemises with loose fabrics tend to irritatingly cling to bedsheets when you turn over.

Dinner and a Movie

Start out your evening with a “romantic cheeses” gift box set. Serve with bread, crackers and the like.

While nibbling the different varieties of cheeses, sip some wine or champagne. Leave the choice up to the pros, and have it shipped to you.

For dinner and dessert, pair a gourmet Italian-themed meal with individual mousse desserts. This picnic basket comes stocked with pesto, cheese straws, pasta, olive oil and loads of other goodies.

After dinner (or while you eat), relax with one of my favorite movie collections: the Doris Day and Rock Hudson anthology. This set comes with three movies included: Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back and Send Me No Flowers. All are incredibly funny, sweet and romantic.

What’s your favorite way to spend an evening at home?