To ask what you wear to go to sleep?

[UnsureAndUnsteady]

Ok, I know this might be an odd question but I have wondered this for a long time and I’ve finally decided to ask.

I am 39 and for my whole adult life my bedroom “attire” has been the very attractive combo of over sized men’s t-shirt and pants 😬😳 Ever since I was a teenager, every night, come rain or shine, heatwaves and snow storms this is what I wear when it comes time to close my eyes and actually sleep! I am very happy with my outfit of choice and won’t be changing it but I do realise that perhaps it is more of a “young persons” sleep style. I can’t imagine that I will be wearing the same when I’m 80 BUT I don’t feel comfortable in anything else so have no idea what I would wear!!!

So ladies (if you don’t mind sharing) what is your sleep suit comprised of, and if you are feeling really brave what age are you? Am I still living my best teenage life in my dreams (literally) or am I completely normal and all the adverts for silky, fleecy, penguin covered items are fake news for those of us —nearly— in our 40’s

Some combination of a (short) nightshirt or pyjama top, and shorts - men’s boxers are REALLY comfy for this, though for me they have to be soft jersey & without a big waistband. I think most of the ones I currently have are from Primark. I don’t like my legs to be covered most of the time, even in the winter, though long sleeves are fine & even necessary due to husband’s duvet stealing my tendency to have my arms up around my head while sleeping. In the summer, T-shirt & shorts or a light nightdress. I never wear pants in bed aside from when I have my period, can’t understand how so many people wear them!!

I always wear leggings type bottoms (thermal ones!) as I cannot be doing with loose PJs getting all twisted up.

Nothing. Can’t bear any clothes on in bed. But it’s now getting to where I need to think about wearing pants as 7yo comes into our bed a lot and I don’t want her to be an adult with horrific flashbacks of butt naked mum going for a wee! And she like cuddles, and she too sleeps in the buff (her choice) which is beginning to feel a bit tooo naked.

Cotton Pyjama bottoms and a strappy t shirt top ... can't imagine wearing knickers to bed .

In Winter I sleep topless with tracksuit or PJ bottoms and socks. In summer, I wear I nightie which I take off to sleep.

Aquafresh advert style button up pyjamas!

Big tshirt / big knickers too!

I've tried other things - nothing is as comfy

PJ's. Bottoms have to be cuffed. And cosy socks. T shirt and trouser ones tonight. Sometimes shorts ones or long sleeved. Just depends on weather.

Massive belly warmer knickers, crop top style bra and a baggy tshirt. If it's cold I might wear pj bottoms and if it's hot I might not wear the tshirt.

@DarkChocolateMint I also have to have the window open! I need fresh air to sleep and find hotel rooms really stuffy

I go for PJs. Stetchy legging type, with short sleeved t shirt tops. I can't sleep naked, I've tried! I get the fear of intruders or a fire breaking out and me running outside with my arse on display.

I’m 40 and have worn a t-shirt (with or without pyjama bottoms depending on the weather) to bed since I was a teenager.

I wear a fitted but not tight t-shirt. If it's cold it'll have long sleeves. I'll also wear pants, but again, if it's cold I might wear DH's jogging bottoms.

My Gran still wears a big men's tshirt and pants and she is 80. Do what you want OP!

I wear nothing. Even when it's freezing

Nothing but I keep a dressing gown next to the bed at night just incase.

Nothing. I hate the feel of the seam on pj bottoms. Ok to lounge in but not sleep in. Hate the feeling of feeling trapped when I'm in bed. I toss and turn a lot so if I wear them I usually end up with the legs rolled round my knees and the top part all twisted round. Hate shorts, can't sleep in a nighty never have being able to cos again after all the tossing and turning it's usually either half way over my head or I'm nigh on strangling myself. If I go away and share a room with someone (not DP) I'm mega uncomfortable all night. At best and only if it's mega freezing outside a pair of leggings are ok but that's about it.

I'm in my 50s - in winter, a long sleeved plain cotton jersey nightshirt that comes to just below my knees. In spring and autumn, the same with short sleeves, and in summer a shorter strappy one (cami style). Outside temp at night can be down to -15 in winter and in the mid-20s in summer so I need a variety! When I was younger and lived in the U.K., nothing or a t-shirt that covered my bum if anyone but DH was around.

M&S pure cotton nightdresses. They must be loose or stretchy. I cannot bear the constriction of pjs.

I’m late 30’s and have just decided that I’m a bit too old for my current attire of fleecy penguin pyjamas and that I need something a little more attractive. I’m currently breastfeeding a baby that doesn’t like to sleep in the cot so spend a great deal of time sat up with baby on my chest. So right now anything with sleeves is a winner with bonus points for easy boob access.
I do like the traditional pj style, think fat face type. I’ve got some red tartan Christmas ones that are really comfortable. Even in summer I like my shoulders covered so no sexy chemise for me

31 here!
Always worn proper pj's, though I've stopped wearing shorts the past few years! The dog always jymps into bed in thd coldest hours and I have woken up having lost my duvet courtesy of the dog freezing!

If I'm cold, it's the Pj's, plus nightgown, plus bed socks. I have a tendency to be freezing when everyone else is comfortable, and it's heating as high as it goes or I need to layer up so everyone else in the house isn't sweltering

Great, big t shirts that my husband grew out of donkey’s years ago. They’re really comfortable, 100% cotton and I expect at least another 10 years out of them. Knickers, too (mine )

Nothing, ever. If I ever fall asleep in a tshirt or (worse) socks, I wake up and rip it off in a temper 😂👀

Usually nothing. Knickers when I'm on my period. I have a drawer full of pyjamas for staying at other people's/hotels/when I have guests staying over (though often forget to pack them when I go away, hence the drawer full!).

I need reasonably fitted clothes, hate them flapping about and getting twisted up when I move!

Normally it's cotton knickers and an old soft tshirt that's retired from everyday use. Thermal leggings and fluffy socks if it's freezing.

I do have a few silk and satin slips that come out if I want to impress my partner

Very loose knee length jersey nightie, no pants.