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Choose one of these solid flannel sets (from $17; target.com) in sophisticated colors, like indigo, white, and soft blush. And if you really can’t bear to part with cotton bedding, opt for twill sheets, like anelegant set from Brooklinen (from $189; brooklinen.com), which is woven from long-staple cotton but was made for cold winter nights. RELATED: How to Choose the Best Bed Sheets Also, consider the fill power, or the amount of space one ounce of down takes up....

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