Sleeping with the enemy
I was having a pedicure, and began a conversation with the esthetician. She mentioned that she slept in an old tee-shirt.I asked her if she slept alone. "Heavens no", she replied, "my husband is there, except when he snores louder than a jet and has to sleep in the guestroom." I tried to stay nonjudgmental, but privately I thought "I'll bet he enjoys that."
Full disclosure: in the frigid Canadian winter, I reach for my LL Bean flannel nightgown. But it is a cheery print, not the more masculine tartan.I notice that Le Duc appreciates the return of spring, when silks and satins rejoin the nightwear wardrobe.
So take your pick: cute pjs, a feminine nightgown, a set of lacy lingerie, or your birthday suit, but never, never the ratty t-shirt.
Doesn't matter whether you have company in your bedroom or not, just refuse the limp giveupness of tired sleepwear.That who-cares vibe seeps into your DNA while you sleep and poisons your other clothing choices.
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your nightwear- and while we're at it, to pitch dingy bras and stretched-out panties.Shown, top to bottom:
- Annabelle cotton pjs, from Linda Anderson, on sale for $44.95
- Printed silk charmeuse gown, $64 from Wintersilks
- Asian Wrap organic cotton shorty pajamas from Garnet Hill, $58
- Washable silk Red Dragon plus-size nightgown, $62.95 on sale, from Iris Silks
Comments
Good reminder to check the summer supply though before the summer actually gets here.
And a ladies' t-shirt that's aged and thinned just so-- oh, the way it clings and drapes!
I never really walked around the house in pyjamas or nightgowns, though, except for a 4 am rush to have a pee. Only person who sees me in them is sweetie, when he's there (we don't live together).
I wear nighties for I cannot stand pj's - I love the look of them but that band around your waist at night - nuh .
Mardel: Always though EF dresses looked like nightwear, clever idea!
Alienne: I understand; when my dad died I wore his old shirts for a time.
Imogen: For you, for the family- and even the ct seems to like my nighties.
lagatta: Have seen some beautiful jersey knot nightgowns, and silk knit- will try when it's time.
Anonymous: Was your friend willing to return the favour, and wear yours?
Mardel: Always though EF dresses looked like nightwear, clever idea!
Alienne: I understand; when my dad died I wore his old shirts for a time.
Imogen: For you, for the family- and even the ct seems to like my nighties.
lagatta: Have seen some beautiful jersey knot nightgowns, and silk knit- will try when it's time.