Wednesday, December 4, 2013

The Best Ladies Sleepwear Styles

The term ladies sleepwear immediately calls to mind more than just night gowns and womens pajamas; it also calls to mind little lingerie nothings crafted of satin and lace. Many women love these slips of fabric and can't wait to slip into them at the end of a long day. However, sometimes chiffon and silk just don't cut it. The more rough-and-tumble among us often feel left out of the ladies sleepwear market. What's a tomboy to do?Thankfully, all women with Internet access have a huge range of women sleepwear options open to them. Ladies who'd rather steer clear of overly feminine offerings can choose from a gigantic selection of sleep shirts, pants, shorts, and womens robes that are comfy, flattering, and durable. These are great options for college, travel, camping excursions, sleepovers, and any other time when skimpy sleepwear isn't really appropriate.In warm weather, tomboys should consider pajama sets of cap-sleeved tees or tank tops paired with a matching or coordinating set of sleep shorts. These sets are usually made from a cotton/spandex blend that moves with the body and is never binding or restrictive. The shorts may have an elastic waist, or a drawstring top. Remember that any items with drawstrings should be washed in a mesh lingerie bag, preferably with the strings tied in a bow, so that the strings don't get tangled up in the agitator of the washing machine or come out of the pants entirely. If this happens, wrestling the string back into place is a gigantic hassle!Those living in cooler climates will want to invest in some long cotton or flannel sleepwear. These will keep their occupant warm and cozy all winter long, and come in a huge range of cute prints and plaids, as well as solid colors. Such pants are the unofficial weekend uniform of many college students, and for good reason: they're inexpensive, extremely comfortable, and are able to stand up to rough treatment and frequent washing.Once the weather turns cold, the skimpy tank top camisole that was so comfortable during summer nights will no longer provide adequate protection from the elements. Consider an oversized tee shirt, or a waffle-stitched Henley shirt with long sleeves. Also known as "river-driver shirts," these tops have a series of buttons on the chest, and are very warm without being heavy or bulky. This makes them a great option for trips and traveling, when you have very limited space in your luggage. If you need to, you can roll these shirts up and stick them in your shoes before you pack them. Waffle-knit fabrics don't wrinkle easily, and any wrinkles that do occur will quickly disappear once the garment has been shaken out and hung for a few hours.Tomboys and girly-girls alike should have at least one good, soft, fluffy womens robe in their sleepwear collection. These womens robes may cotton, flannel, linen, or terrycloth, and are highly useful if you need to cover up quickly when answering an unexpected knock at the door. A terrycloth robe can also double as a bath towel; terrycloth is highly absorbent and not prone to mildew development. Cotton is another excellent choice for all robes and ladies sleepwear.

Carmen Petitclerc is a lingerie lover and designer who hails from beautiful Toronto, Canada. Follow her advice on ladies sleepwear and her lingerie blog at

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