The best summer pyjamas, sleepwear sets and nightdresses

Best PJs for summer
Gilly Ferguson,-Contributing Editor

Hot nightwear and PJ picks to keep you looking – and feeling – cool all summer long

At the end of a long, hot and sticky summer day, nothing feels as good as bra off, PJs on. The very best summer pyjamas go even further, promising comfort and kudos.

From 2024’s most talked about print (the forever-fashionable stripe), to chic shorties, the best nightwear buys have it all. 

Say hello to the new-season sleepwear favourites, that you’ll love (and live in) for years to come.

Simple sets

Looking for something fashionable, but fuss-free? Think: great sets. Guaranteed to look cool – and keep you feeling cool when temperatures soar. Opt for wafty cotton co-ords, if you prefer your PJs to help you look (and feel) pulled together, fast.

Sensible stripes

Stripes are summer 2024 – and undeniably, undisputedly, inarguably stylish. Put simply, they will never date. Keep yours current and stick to shades of sage, merlot, rust, ochre or nude. Alternatively keep cool – and classic – decked out in all hues of blue.

Summer PJs

Shortie-boxers

Slumber in style with pyjama shorties. Cotton pairs are wafty, lightweight and breathable, and all styles are best worn with a baggy cotton vest or that faithful old tee. Enjoy them in colorful or pared-back hues and prepare for a restorative sleep over summer.

 

 

Good nighties

Nighties are no longer just for nans. Chic and practical (yes, it's possible), nowadays the coolest nightwear comes in nightdress form. Be it shirt-shaped, chemise-shaped or as camisoles and slips. There’s no denying it, nighties feel decidedly fancy.

Dressing (up) gowns

See also: lightweight robes and dressing gowns. Cosy enough for chillier nights, but also perfect fashion fodder for plodding around the house on weekends, and WFH days. Nothing says ‘I live in a hotel’, quite like a decadent dressing gown, or two. 

Best summer PJs for women

Minimalist mood

More of a minimalist? Think colour-blocked camisoles, co-ords and slip dresses, preferably in shades of black, white or – if you’re feeling bold – green. Add a hint of lace for subtle detailing and wait to cue compliments.

Holiday feeling

Why not fast-track the holiday feels with a new set of sleepwear? Part practical (cotton, linen – or silk if you’re feeling fancy) now’s the time to add some pizazz, because if you can’t spice up your sleepwear on holiday, when can you?

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