One Piece (Jumpsuit) – The one piece jumpsuit style pajama had extra wide bell shaped legs. They were more glamorous than practical as sleepwear (difficult to use to the restroom without disrobing.) Now that we’ve covered all of the main fabric choices available to you, let’s look at the most common styles of sleepwear. 2.1 Nightshirt Traditional, yet trendy; linen has been a favoured fabric across the ages and at Linenshed, we are upholding the age-old tradition of this beautiful material in our linen pyjamas. All of our clothing is made of locally sourced and homespun 100% pure linen fabric.

Around this time, the garment would come to be known as a “dressing gown,” as men would either wear it while getting ready for an evening out or put it on after taking off their clothes from a day of work. When you dress to stay by your own fireside you have license to be as personal, as lively, as uninhibited as you like to be. It’s a game with no rules except please yourself.” Eicher, Joanne B. “Ethnic Dress.” Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion, edited by Valerie Steele, vol. 1, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2005, pp. 414-416. Gale eBooks.Typically, both the mule and Grecian styles will be made with soft leather soles, whereas the Albert is going to be made with harder leather soles, similar to a traditional dress shoe but thinner. Also, we’d be remiss not to mention a more dressed-down style of slipper, that which comes in a style more similar to a moccasin.

Mandarin – The mandarin collar pajama top with frog clasps and “Asian” theme embroidery started the pajama trend. The fit was boxy, modest and quite comfortable. Not only is linen good for the body, but it also provides a look so elegant and classy, a trait that can only be poorly imitated by other fabrics, that people who swear by linen seldom take to another fabric so well.Unlike your nightshirt or pajama set, which should have a looser, more relaxed fit, your dressing gown can be cut a bit slimmer for a more elegant look overall. And, if it’s got suitably formal details, you can even wear your dressing gown as a rough approximation of the traditional housecoat. Styles of Slippers (Mule, Grecian, Albert) Soft and breathable, our clothing offers you flexibility and ease of movement. All of our clothes are designed keeping in mind the different body shapes that women have. Our seamstresses are no less than artists and they will stitch bespoke clothing to suit your requirements. The 1940s continued the momentum of loungewear, fully embracing it as the perfect fashion category for experimentation. Women were encouraged to express their individual taste, rather than worry about what others were wearing. As such, it was common for loungewear to incorporate fantastical elements of exoticism and historicism.

First, if you love an extremely classic or, indeed, a vintage style, then the nightshirt is probably no stranger to you.

Our range of beautiful loungewear for women is made from superior-quality, locally-sourced linen. We only use earthy French flax seeds to produce our material. With their rich and full-bodied textures, bold colours, high thread count and elegant designs, our products are designed to provide wearers with a comfort and look that is unparalleled. Some models will also sport decorative contrasting piping along the edges of the shirt and trousers to differentiate it to a greater degree from a typical day shirt. The pajama trousers are typically straight cut and will gather at the waist using elastic, a drawstring, or both. Another design element for Albert slippers, in particular, is the addition of embroidery, which traditionally displayed a coat-of-arms or monogram, but can now use any design that is of some significance to you. Wolff, Norma H. “Caftan.” Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion, edited by Valerie Steele, vol. 1, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2005, pp. 212-213. Gale eBooks. Whichever style of slipper you choose, comfort should be paramount. So, remember to look for lightweight construction overall and choose the style that will be most comfortable and wearable for you.