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How Do I Choose the Best Women's Pajamas?

Laura M. Sands
Laura M. Sands

Choose women’s pajamas that best fit your personal style, are the most comfortable to sleep in and are conducive to the climate conditions you will be wearing them in. Be sure to read the care instructions on the pajamas you are considering and select the ones that will be the easiest for you to maintain for repeated wear. After comparing a few types of pajamas, select the ones that offer you the most comfort, style and overall value.

Personal style is important when buying pajamas. You want to feel attractive even when you’re at home lounging or sleeping. Men’s pajamas tend to be featured in very basic styles. Women’s pajamas, however, come in all sorts of colors, prints, fabrics and styles, which means you have many options to choose from. Whether you’re buying women’s winter pajamas or women’s summer pajamas, be sure to compare multiple selections to find a style choice you will feel attractive in while wearing.

A woman wearing pajamas.
A woman wearing pajamas.

When shopping for new sleepwear, be conscious of the fact that you will likely need something loose-fitting to feel comfortable while sleeping. Be mindful of any elastic featured in the women’s pajamas you are contemplating and select a pair that is least likely to feel too tight while you are resting. Also consider fabric selections and choose one that will feel softest next to your skin.

Flannel pajamas are popular in winter months.
Flannel pajamas are popular in winter months.

Climate conditions are an important factor when choosing women’s pajamas. Certain fabrics will have a direct effect on your body’s temperature while you sleep. For instance, flannel pajamas tend to keep your body very warm. With this in mind, flannel women’s pajamas are probably not the best choice for wearing during summer months. An adult’s pajamas should allow for maximum comfort, so be sure that the ones you consider will also be conducive to the climate you will wear them in.

Women usually like to wear something that is comfortable and flattering to their figure.
Women usually like to wear something that is comfortable and flattering to their figure.

Reading care instructions is an important step in choosing the best women’s pajamas. If pajamas require special care, such as hand-washing or line drying, you should be aware of this before your purchase. If you have a busy lifestyle, you may want to select a pair of pajamas that are easy to care for. The most important thing when choosing a new pair of women’s pajamas, however, is that you purchase pajamas that are comfortable enough to help you get a good night’s rest.

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    • A woman wearing pajamas.
      By: Monika Wisniewska
      A woman wearing pajamas.
    • Flannel pajamas are popular in winter months.
      By: philip kinsey
      Flannel pajamas are popular in winter months.
    • Women usually like to wear something that is comfortable and flattering to their figure.
      By: Photographee.eu
      Women usually like to wear something that is comfortable and flattering to their figure.
    • Color and design are often important to women, and women's pajamas come in many different designs.
      By: trgowanlock
      Color and design are often important to women, and women's pajamas come in many different designs.