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Women's nightwear rant

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Kangaroobrain · 08/11/2023 13:35

Went to a well known clothing store yesterday to buy new pyjamas for myself, and for my 86 year old mum as a birthday gift.
Not all, but I'd say a good 70% of all the women's nightwear looked like it was designed for little girls - pastel shades with teddies, Minnie mouse, glitter, babyish slogans etc.

I really struggled to find some nice, grown up looking designs. Am I missing something - why is there an assumption that adult women want to dress like 5 year olds at bedtime?

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SuckingFunt · 08/11/2023 20:15

Men's PJs!

Thatsshallot1967 · 08/11/2023 17:44

TU is dreadful for nightwear with all their silly cartoons, bears, hearts and glitter.

I do however prefer nighties/nightshirts as I can get all tangled and uncomfortable in PJs and then there's also the whole 'do you wear pants with PJs' debate! 😉

My gripe with nightshirts is that most, even the winter collections, have SHORT SLEEVES! Guys don't have to put up with this shit, having pyjamas with short sleeves.

gotomomo · 08/11/2023 17:37

My assumption is they are aimed at teens. As a grown woman I don't wear nightwear, unless camping of course when I wear joggers

Totaly · 08/11/2023 17:32

I knew it wasn’t primark! They have decent adult PJs!!! Only place I like for pajamas now.

like you I’m fed up of anything pink sparkly, added bows, slogans are poor shapes.

I also find the same applies to swimwear! Especially teens girls.

Jennywren2000 · 08/11/2023 17:29

Totally agree this is an issue: I want something elegant, soft, neutral coloured and comfy for bed, but most things are either babyish, tiny with uncomfortable straps or just fugly.

Its an issue (admittedly a small one!)

Chipsahoyagain · 08/11/2023 17:28

What I hate is that most of them are cuffed at the legs, just why?? I want something loose and comfortable not feeling like my ankles are restricted.

McQueensMuse · 08/11/2023 17:16

Asda is my go to for pyjamas.

goneaway2 · 08/11/2023 16:51

Watchthesteppy · 08/11/2023 14:37

I have been nowhere but m+s since they started doing pjs with pockets!
Omg how can something so basic be so amazing! I no longer feel like my nan with a tissue up my sleeve or tucked in my boobs!
Please include if anywhere else has started doing pockets too!

British Boxer do PJs with pockets. The fannel ones are lovely and warm and last years.

Topsyturvy78 · 08/11/2023 16:40

I bought my DS a pair of men's from Asda. But found he gets too hot wearing them which triggers seizures. So I wear them instead they're so warm and comfy. I'll be buying men's again next time.

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Kangaroobrain · 08/11/2023 16:20

It was Matalan. Don't often shop there but just happened to be handy where we were.

I have definitely noticed this trend elsewhere though!

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LaughterintheRains · 08/11/2023 16:14

You can name the store, you know.

Is it M&S?

Try

John Lewis
Cyberjammmies
Pretty London
The White Company
Chelsea Peers

SprinkleOfSunak · 08/11/2023 15:24

I hate this too. There are many designs with Disney characters and cutesy animals on. I’m a woman ffs, not a child!

I detest all the wishy washy colours, and there are so many sets that are sleeveless, and/or come with shorts in Autumn and Winter.

I bought a gorgeous pyjama set from Nobody’s Child last year. The fabric has a gorgeous pattern and colourway, but they are satin (higher quality satin than most retailers nowadays), but I’d really prefer it if they were brushed cotton for example, for warmth and comfort.

Jbrown76 · 08/11/2023 15:19

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Jbrown76 · 08/11/2023 15:18

Try m&s, you might need to order online first.

Devilsmommy · 08/11/2023 15:00

ManchesterLu · 08/11/2023 14:53

Yeah, this. I've got quite a lot from there recently, and it all seems to wash well too, which is a bonus.

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Definitely washes well, especially the men's PJ's from home bargains

Gowlett · 08/11/2023 14:57

I found the same. My mum likes long sleeves. Knee length or longer. Thick cotton. Nothing. We both go to a local lingerie store that gets in the stuff we want. Expensive, but worth it.

CesareBorgia · 08/11/2023 14:55

YANBU - really dislike cutesy nightwear.

ManchesterLu · 08/11/2023 14:53

Devilsmommy · 08/11/2023 13:44

The clothing part of Poundland have nice PJ's, also home bargains

Yeah, this. I've got quite a lot from there recently, and it all seems to wash well too, which is a bonus.

Otterock · 08/11/2023 14:50

Cyberjammies have some good stuff

sockarefootwear · 08/11/2023 14:43

YANBU Not long ago I went to M&S hoping to buy nightwear- assuming that this would be a sensible choice for someone in their 50s. In the men's section there were loads of comfy looking items in plain colours available in either packs (including multi packs with several pairs in similar colours) or individual bottoms/tops and with a choice of leg length in some. In the women's section the options were:

  • floral old fashioned nighties
  • Pyjamas with woodland creatures or cartoon characters on them (all supposedly long trousers but actually cropped on anyone over 5ft 4, and no choice of leg length)
  • Fluffy fleecy shorts (hot pants length) and tops (who the hell wants fleecy nightwear with short shorts?)
Alwayswonderedwhy · 08/11/2023 14:42

I don't have this problem. I've got plain, checked, striped etc. Which shops did you try?

Caledoniadreaming · 08/11/2023 14:40

I've seen Cyberjammies and Their Nibs mentioned upthread - would add Chelsea Peers to the list for "proper" pyjamas. M&S are still a go to as well.