As fashion continues to embrace multifaceted dressing, pajamas are no longer exclusive to the boudoir. The best pajamas for women are conceived with wearable refinement and ease that can seamlessly transition from sleepwear to streetwear. Just picture a floor-sweeping wool coat layered atop Olivia Von Halle’s silky set or an oversized leather trench coat paired with Lake’s striped Kimono-inspired option.
Pajamas' big styling pivot could be a result of the near past's stay-at-home orders, when comfort became imperative. For Deiji Studios’ Montana Purchase, that shift has made all the difference. “We have all spent a lot more time in our homes in the last few years than ever before,” she explains. “I think the change to a more ‘work from home’ lifestyle has caused a shift in elevated comforts. Now that we are back in the office, we don’t want to give up feeling soft and luxurious.”
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Bonita Kye of Kye Intimates agrees with this notion—that our work environments were greatly impacting our everyday uniforms, even within the confines of our own homes. “Elevated loungewear has become a staple for every day because it adds a base that’s practical to style, or relax in at home,” she says. Both brands have become destinations for those looking to lounge, sleep, Zoom-meet, or grab a morning latte in style. “With busier lives, it’s important to have pieces we value that will transition with our seasonal wardrobes and that are simple to wear,” Kye adds.
When shopping for the best pajamas for women, you’ll surely come across best-selling pieces from Lake’s minimal striped styles to Telka’s roomy poplin night shirt. But there are some emerging favorites ahead, too, like Petite Plume’s wide-leg pima cotton set and Magnetic Me’s classic-with-a-twist PJ’s. All the options embody Purchase’s ethos for pajamas: “Unhurriedness, languor, environmental consciousness.”