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Best women’s pyjamas: sleepwear sets for 2024
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While there are some perks of buzzy office life - namely tea breaks with our work wives and husbands - we can’t help but miss the comfort of work-from-home outfits.
We will truly never tire of waking up each weekday morning only to change into equally loose, comfortable clothing. Underwire, tailored suits and stiff jeans should be relegated to where they belong - the back of the wardrobe.
Nailing the art of WFH dressing has taken some time, but for those still struggling, it’s worth noting that while some pyjama sets are reserved for actual slumber, others have the elegance and sophistication to translate effortlessly into daywear. You know the type. The silky camis you're proud to pop to the shops in, or two-piece sets you don't have to change out of to take out the bins, but are still smart and more importantly, comfortable, enough to lounge in all day long.
Weekends spent out and about dressed up to the nines have been replaced with lazy Sunday morning attire worn from day to dawn: all day, every day. With this in mind, it’s worth investing in a high-quality pyjama set that will put a smile on your face. It’s all about the small things after all.
We have searched far and wide to bring you the cosiest and most covetable pyjama brands offering polished sets across all budgets and in a range of fabrics, from comfortable cotton to sumptuously soft silk.
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Eberjey
Eberjey is a label synonymous with indulgent comfort. The brand crafts its pyjamas from a lightweight and insanely soft stretch-jersey fabric that offers comfort in spade, further enhanced with relaxed silhouettes. Design elements are minimal, but subtle details like the contrast piping and turn-up cuffs keep this set stylish and timeless. Available in a range of colours if you fancy something more lively than grey.
From £50.
The White Company
Seasons may come and go but pyjamas from The White Company are forever. They are, simply put, the cosiest pyjamas we’ve ever owned. There are cotton, jersey and silk fabrications that feel sumptuously soft against the skin.
The relaxed fit ensures that this is the kind of sleepwear you’ll want to spend an entire lazy day on the sofa in. There are designs to fit all seasons but even the long-sleeved iterations (which makes them ideal for the colder months) have breathable constructions, and so you won’t overheat when the warmer weather hits.
From £20.
Stripe & Stare
Stripe & Stare craft its sumptuously soft knickers, lounge and of course, sleepwear out of a trademarked fabric that is derived from Beechwood Trees. But cast any ideas of coarse bark out of your mind because this brand offers some of the best skin feel on the market. The sustainable pieces are three times softer than cotton, more durable, breathable and come from responsibly planted forests (as an added bonus, they plant a tree with every order).
The sleepwear includes long and short sets as well as slips and teddies. All come in playful shades and patterns that are cute, feminine and fun. For our favourite set, Stripe & Stare has teamed up with New York label LoveShackFancy, setting its signature floral and bow designs on the former’s staple silhouettes. They are available for women and kids.
From £25.
Sleeper
For hot sleepers, you may want to steer clear of long trousers, which is where this set from fashion-editor favourite label Sleeper will have you covered. Offered in mood-enhancing hues, these PJs are almost too stylish to reserve for sleeping - we even spotted one Zoom wedding guest fashioning the two-piece as documented on Instagram. This is the warm weather update your nightwear collection has been missing.
The brand also offers a range of boudoir-to-ball feather trim sets that we’ve been lusting over.
From £77.
Cyberjammies
Cyberjammies is on hand to bring bold and fun pyjama designs to your wardrobe. Wild and wonderful designs will inject some fun into your nightwear collection.
From £150.
Olivia Von Halle
Made with 19 Momme silk, Olivia Von Halle's opulent nightwear is the last word in luxe lounging. Synonymous with luxury, the brand is revered for lustrous designs for the most stylish of sleepers.
From £320
Asceno London
When the fashion set hailed nightwear as the new daywear, we knew it was a trend we could get behind. And when pyjamas are as easy on the eye as Asceno's offering, it makes it easy to transition from bed to boardroom.
From £145.
Derek Rose
Inject some seriously attractive nightwear into your rotation with the classic sets from Derek Rose. The ultimate transitional pyjamas, they are made from lightweight and breathable cotton so you can move seamlessly from summer to winter and everything else in between.
From £195.
Desmond & Dempsey
You may see the name Desmond & Dempsey and think immediately of the brand’s signature jaguar print pyjamas. This hugely popular style, among the collection of eye-popping party-ready pieces, gave the London-born pyjamas label its cult status. The brand specialises in cotton and silk constructions adorned with exotic prints, be it the aforementioned fierce pattern, palm trees or creative designs inspired by the elements. These are fancy styles for the fashion-conscious.
From £135.
Bluebella
Bluebella is offering classic pyjama sets in classy colourways to bring an added layer of sophistication to your nightwear. Sensual yet elegant, the brand's designs are the silkiest addition to your nightwear arsenal.
From £44.
H&M
The satin pyjamas from H&M may just be the elegant ones you've been hunting for. Made up of a shirt or tank and shorts or trousers with an elasticated waistband, they somehow nail the often contrasting elements of elegance and comfort. We especially love the subtle polka dot or colourblock patterns.
From £15.99.
Intimissimi
Want to feel slinky in satin at bedtime? Head to Intimissimi. The revered underwear and loungewear brand offers a host of pearlescent pyjamas complete with feather trims, lace detailing and so much more. Wind down knowing your luxe jammies are second to none.
From £39.
La Perla
Catch Z’s in the utmost comfort with the sophisticated sets from La Perla. Offering all the elegance you could ever ask for in your sleepwear, the two pieces are crafted from a sumptuous soft silk charmeuse with a relaxed shape and drawstring waist to elevate the comfort levels.
From £140.
Rixo
Rixo’s sleepwear archive is the crème de la crème of night attire. Ruffled collars, ditsy prints and puff sleeves all feature in the brand’s adorable pyjamas that are now at the very top of our wish lists. Choose from a range of jewel tones and hit the hay in a sleepwear set that’s sweeter than sugar.
From £165.
M&S
If your sleeping pattern has been all over the place recently, you can try reinvesting into your pyjamas to ensure you are as comfortable as possible to drift off for a long, deep sleep.
Head to M&S for an affordable sleepwear set to aid your slumber.
Find options from just £7.
Piglet in Bed
It doesn’t get any more classic than a pair of gingham pyjamas. Feel like you’re going to bed on Christmas Eve every night with this staple linen set from Piglet in Bed. Made from super soft, 100 per cent stonewashed linen, you’ll be keeping warm in the winter and cool in the summer without fuss.
From £79.
Pretty You London
Sophistication and style come to the forefront of Pretty You London’s timeless pyjama designs. A traditional pyjama shirt silhouette paired with straight-leg bottoms in candy cane hues is set to delight fashion-forward dozers.
From £40.
Uniqlo
Japanese brand Uniqlo is a master in loungewear, with plenty of styles and colours - and all at affordable prices that won't make your jaw drop.
From £34.90.
Joanie
Joanie’s collection of vibrant jammies is playful and affordable in equal measure. Choose from prints such as celestial zodiac signs, luscious jungles, vintage-inspired florals and more. Longer silhouettes are cosy choices for winter, while shorter shirt-style co-ords are sweet for summer. Available in sizes 8 - 22.
Options start from £26.
Yolke
Yolke offers nightgowns, robes and two-pieces, the latter of which is made up of a revere collared shirt and drawstring trousers crafted from silk - an ideal material for pyjamas thanks to its cooling effect on the skin. It's also crease-free to ensure you look as stylish, elegant and sophisticated when you wake up as when you dozed off.
From £155.
Boden
Family favourite Boden lives up to its wholesome reputation with its snuggly pyjama collection. Cosy silhouettes are married with classic colourways to create an array of tempting sleepwear staples to add to your online basket.
From £32.
Boux Avenue
Boux Avenue is a high street staple for a reason. The brand’s affordable designs are indulgent buys that never compromise on sultry style. Expect frills, satins and bows to grace your pyjama drawer upon purchase.
From £30.