Are pajamas ok as a present for someone you don't know too well?

[pinkfizz35]

My brothers gf birthday is soon and I don't know her that well but my brother always buys for my husband.
What would be a suitable gift?
I saw a nice loungewear set but not sure if it's too personal or a nice purse. She is in a job where she'd get loads of candles and chocolates.

A robe would be better than pyjamas.

Can't have too many pj's imo. Just no naff logos /pictures please!
Dil got me some Nemo ones with Just Keep Swimming on.
I was 45!

I think loungewear is a lovely gift. Do ask your brother the correct size though just to sure.

I wouldn't buy her anything. You don't know her well. And pj's are a personal preference imo. She'll hardly expect it simply because your brother buys a gift for your Dh. Maybe if she stays with your brother long enough to get to know her better you could start buying gifts then. Personally I'd encourage your brother to stop buying for your Dh instead

It's hard to know, some people love them, some, like me, never wear them. Perhaps check with your DB.

No, unless she's about to go into hospital.

I would be a bit about someone I didn't know well buying me pjs. How about a nice bunch of flowers and bottle of nice wine or spirits if you know what she drinks?

I try and buy stuff that can be used up as I desperately try and avoid clutter (unsuccessfully 😭) so try not to impose 'stuff' on other people.

No, I think it’s a very personal gift, and how would you know what she likes to wear in bed anyway?

If she’s a fairly new gf I really think you don’t need to buy her anything, are you seeing her on the day? Maybe a small bunch of flowers would be a nice gesture if you are all meeting up but otherwise a present is not necessary.

No. It's quite a personal taste item. Clothes in general are difficult to buy for other people.

Unless you can get a gift receipt and they are from a shop she likes (so can exchange) then I'd think of something else.

It's too personal, but OK if you check with your brother first - ask what shops she likes etc. A purse is very personal IMO so that's a definite no.

You could look at the pyjamas from Toast. Even I wouldn't mind a pair as a gift. Why oh why do people give scented candles and smellies?

I would be overjoyed if someone bought me lovely pyjamas / loungewear nothing sexy though, that would be weird

I adore Toast's robes and stuff, @MikeUniformMike I have a lovely dressing gown made out of an old cotton sari which I've had for years which is just beginning to wear out but I imagine people who like 'sexy' shortie sets would find their print-block pyjamas rather staid.

Next have some nice sets at the moment according to an article I read at the weekend.

Buying clothes for other people is fraught with danger.

I'd avoid it unless you can buy something that is genuinely one-size - like a scarf or a shopping tote or something (as not "one size but only if you are size 10-12").

And I would definitely avoid pyjamas. That's only a step away from buying her knickers. Really weird.

I don't wear pjs so I'd hate it. Sorry