Women's nightwear rant

[Kangaroobrain]

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?

So do I
jammies and knickers are the only things I get from primark.

You're not alone OP, I despair at some of the choices.

I bought these a couple of years ago on Amazon and really like them. Pretty much perfect and very comfy and flattering.

https://amzn.to/3FRPUvm

Don't knock Primark! Last year Primark was where I got pjs for my very specific requirements after M&S abandoned their 100% cotton version: 100% cotton, t shirt top, long legged bottoms, no buttons or ties, non childish print or baby pastels, could mix and match. A year on they're washing and tumble drying well. A friend told me she got some in Next to the same requirements. I too would love somewhere that did them as separates in block colours (and lovely grown up jewel colours, cosy greys, bright yellow and oranges, etc).

You are not alone

Where can you buy plain, flattering, ok quality PJs for women in 50s http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/styleandd_beauty/4931336-where-can-you-buy-plain-flattering-ok-quality-pjs-for-women-in-50s

I like the Next William Morris nightwear - but then I'm a sucker for those patterns.

Recently everything in Primark has been slippery polyester. They used to excel at brushed cotton pj bottoms. I've had success in peacocks recently. Also Asda and Sainsbo.

I think you need to say where you were shopping, OP.
Primark is probably largely targeting 14 year olds because they are its biggest market?

Uniqlo do some great ones, tartan or floral satin that are thick, wash beautifully and have the biggest pockets imaginable!

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!

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.

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

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?)

Cyberjammies have some good stuff

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

YANBU - really dislike cutesy nightwear.

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.

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

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

See below,

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.

These from lands end are super comfy and tick a lot of your boxes

https://www.landsend.co.uk/Womens_Jersey_Pyjama_Set/pp/P_39895.html?dwvar_P__39895_sizeVariation=59&dwvar_P__39895_color=2ZE&cgid=11331

I immediately suspected Primark too 😂

I have no idea why retailers think grown women want cartoons on their pjs. Thankfully there are other options - I live in these (or the shortie version) from M&S:

https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-modal-pyjama-set/p/clp60458447?extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_lg_ch__-UK-_-_baussc&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgK2qBhCHARIsAGACuzkn7Td-LnVfwOsJIIfFiHHEA8oaPmXe-kB7zjB9mxwqLAR3x5dS584aAkagEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

You can name the store, you know.

Is it M&S?

Try

John Lewis
Cyberjammmies
Pretty London
The White Company
Chelsea Peers

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!

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.