Chums has been selling mens and womens clothing in the UK for more than 40 years, with a clear focus on comfortable fits, familiar brands and prices that stay sensible. The AW26 season leans into fleece-lined knitwear, wax-look jackets you can style three ways, wide-fit footwear and a growing homeware aisle.
This guide picks out the pieces worth opening first, plus delivery and returns. If you want to follow along on the site, you can browse Chums here.
Chums leans toward mature mens and womens clothing rather than teenage fashion, which is why fleece linings, elasticated waists and wide-fit shoes show up so often. That focus makes the site especially useful from early autumn through late spring, when comfort matters more than trend cycles.
1. Fleece-Lined Knitwear for Cooler Days
Mens knitwear is one of Chums’ strongest categories right now. The Pegasus range includes collared button cardigans, chunky chenille polos, fleece-lined quarter-zip cable jumpers and sherpa-lined shawl collars. Colours run through mocha, navy, charcoal, burgundy and ecru, so it is easy to build a small winter rotation without matching everything.
Many styles are fleece lined, which makes them more useful as a mid-layer under a jacket than a thin fashion knit. Sizes and fits are aimed at everyday comfort rather than skinny cuts. You can shop mens knitwear at Chums and filter by style once you know whether you want a zip, a polo or a cardigan.
2. Three Ways to Wear the Wax Jacket
Chums’ AW26 styling guide puts a fleece-lined wax-look jacket at the centre of three outfits. For outdoor days, pair it with stretch jeans, a soft shacket and waterproof walking shoes. For a smarter feel, add a checked shirt, fleece-lined chinos, leather boots and a stretch tweed cap.
The everyday option is a soft roll-neck, tobacco cords and brown leather trainers. The point of the guide is simple: one practical jacket can cover walks, casual Fridays and weekends without buying three coats. Womenswear has its own three-ways edit with suedette and knit layers if you are shopping for someone else. See the wax jacket looks on the Chums site.
3. Wide-Fit Footwear and Everyday Comfort
Footwear is another Chums strength, especially if standard high-street sizes pinch. Recent listings include Cushion Walk wide-fit waterproof hiker boots, Cushion Walk slip-ons, Pegasus leather wide-fit trainers and Dr Keller wide G-fit moccasin slippers with memory foam.
There are also extra-wide touch-fasten trainers and sherpa-lined house shoes for colder mornings. Brands such as Skechers, Regatta and Cushion Walk sit alongside Chums’ own labels, so you can move from outdoor boots to slippers in one checkout. Browse mens and womens footwear if fit has been the reason you stopped buying online.
4. Homeware Beyond the Wardrobe
Chums is not only clothing. The homeware section covers soft furnishings, bedding and practical pieces from names such as Silentnight, Christy and Belledorm. Floral duvet sets, throws and cushions make it easy to refresh a bedroom without a full redecorate.
There is also cookware and small electricals if you are shopping for a household rather than a wardrobe. For gift buyers, jigsaws and home textiles sit in the same navigation as clothing, which keeps Christmas lists in one place. You can explore Chums homeware alongside the fashion ranges.
5. Brands, Sizes and Who It Suits
Across the site you will also find Farah, Champion, Jockey, Tootal, Double Two, Amber, Doreen and Dr Keller. The common thread is wearable everyday style for mature mens and womens clothing, with elasticated waists, fleece linings and wider footwear options that many fashion sites skip.
If you want runway cuts or ultra-slim fits, Chums is not the destination. If you want reliable layers, boots that actually fit and bedding from known home brands, it is a strong one-stop shop. Open the full Chums catalogue to see current arrivals.
6. Delivery and Free Returns
Standard UK delivery is usually 3 to 5 working days for stocked items, with Express in 1 to 2 working days for an extra fee. Chums often runs short promotions such as a free Express upgrade when you spend 30 pounds. Most parcels go with Evri and can be tracked.
If something is wrong on fit or style, Chums offers free returns and exchanges. That matters when you are ordering knitwear and shoes online, because fabric weight and width are hard to judge from photos alone. VAT relief is also available on qualifying products for people who are chronically sick or disabled.
7. Building a Small Winter Capsule
A simple Chums winter capsule could be one fleece-lined quarter zip, one cardigan, the wax-look jacket, a pair of wide-fit waterproof boots and a pair of memory-foam slippers for home. Add a bedding refresh from the homeware aisle if you are outfitting a guest room for the holidays.
Because returns are free, you can order two sizes of a jumper or shoe and send the spare back without drama. That is especially useful on fleece-lined knits, which can feel roomier than thin merino. Start your Chums winter order with the pieces you will wear every week.
Conclusion
Chums’ AW26 offer is practical rather than flashy: warm Pegasus knitwear, a wax-look jacket you can style three ways, wide-fit shoes and boots, plus homeware from familiar British brands. With tracked delivery and free returns, it is low risk to try a new winter layer. When you are ready, shop Chums online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chums best known for?
Mature mens and womens clothing, wide-fit footwear and homeware, with brands such as Pegasus, Cushion Walk, Farah and Silentnight.
Does Chums do free returns?
Yes. Chums advertises free returns and exchanges if you are not satisfied with your order.
How long does delivery take?
Standard UK delivery is typically 3 to 5 working days. Express delivery is 1 to 2 working days for stocked items.
Are there wide-fit shoes?
Yes. Ranges include Cushion Walk wide-fit boots and slip-ons, Pegasus wide-fit trainers and Dr Keller wide G-fit slippers.
Does Chums sell homeware as well as clothes?
Yes. Soft furnishings, bedding, cookware and electricals sit alongside the clothing and footwear departments.
