Does a nightdress exist...

[Swissnotswiss]

...that:

• is not frumpy (no twee sprigs of flowers, high neckline)
• is not silky with itchy lace
• does not have stupid slogans on it!

If so, I haven't found it yet! Would love one with short sleeves/no sleeves but stlish and comfy. Any recommendations?

Thanks everyone. I'm checking them all out. I love this but Bravissimo is too big on the bust for me! @isthismylifenow I'm actually in the EU - where are you? Do you have a link to the one you like?

Oysho have a few that fit your description. This for example www.oysho.com/m/es/dormir/camisones-i-camisolas/camis%C3%B3n-midi-tirantes-bordado-hind%C3%BA-c1010166020p114224241.html

I'm in SA so maybe you have more options than the UK site have. And there is such a good sale on right now.

here

This is what I got, but in black, but I can't find it to link. It holds the boobs in place, and I'm not overly endowed but I hate it when they let loose with the shoe string type top. It's not lace, it's just a lace look at the top.

I brought some long sleeveless 100% cotton jersey dresses back in the summer, I hate all the light coloured wafty nylon stuff with twee slogans about dreams, sleep or relax on the front, plain good quality, reasonably priced sleepwear is a rare thing on. the high street.

What's your budget? These are nice, they come in a long sleeeved version too:

bonsoiroflondon.com/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=Women%27s+French+Pleat+Short+Sleeve+Jersey+Nightdress

@isthismylifenow That would be perfect but sadly not on the EU site either. 😢

Ah man, that is such a pity.

To see the variation of stock from the same company across different counties has been quite interesting today.

I do get you though. It's a struggle to find just the right night dress. I really just stumbled across this one quite by accident as I was passing one of their stores.

Here we find so much more in the stores than online. H&M had some options, but they aren't online here so I can't link. If you have one nearby it might be worth a visit.

maybe?

Cheap and cheerful - just got one for this weekend

Sorry www.peacocks.co.uk/womens/nightwear/nightdresses.html?gclsrc=aw.ds

I got a couple of white linen nightshirts in H&M home recently and
also plain white cotton Pjs from Powell Craft .
But my default in having some made from pure cotton at a local tailor.

Another good call but not in my size!

maybe?

I know OP doesn't think they are elegant enough but for anyone else looking for comfy nightwear, another vote for LandsEnd. I love their supima nightdresses, so cosy. Just don't ever buy anything from LE full price as they have such regular sales/special offersI think their list prices are possibly inflated for that reason.

Giant t shirt not elegant but comfy as.

I've got a couple that fit the bill from Debenhams
I got them a while back but looking at their current stock try

www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-viscose-lace-chemise_ddd09665?colour=plum

www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-viscose-lace-chemise_ddd09656?colour=black

www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-daisy-jersey-short-chemise_ddd09799?colour=black

www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-viscose-lace-sleep-tee_ddd09648?colour=navy

www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-woven-cotton-toile-midi-chemise_ddd09959?colour=sage

Silky but no lace www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-abstract-spot-satin-chemise_ddd09182?colour=black

www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-navy-spot-jersey-short-chemise_ddd09829?colour=navy

www.debenhams.com/product/debenhams-sleeveless-dobby-yoke-nightdress_ddd07933?colour=navy

Theres lots of others

Bonsoir is amazing. Expensive but v good quality and last for years!

This is the answer! I have hanro nightdresses that are 10-15 years old. Check details and make sure you chose mercerised cotton for extra softness.

Hanro, Calida and Schiesser fit the bill.

Gosh yes, mine are really old! I think the sizes have changed as my favourite BigShirt is marked xs and measures 25" pit to pit. I believe that would now be s. Lovely cotton, even though it's a shell pink it gets chucked in a 90 wash with white bedding and comes out like new.

Hanro used to make beautiful cotton footless tights, so soft and flattering. All I can find now is wool or silk. I've got the silk and they're a bit Nora Batty on the leg!

Debenhams is where I would always get my similar nighties. Completely agree with your analysis OP - it’s so often either “foxy lace and polyester” or “giant Disney cute tshirt”. Interested to see Debenhams still have stuff available - might get some of that! I relied a lot on them for pjs as well. Loved the J jasper conran ones.

Definitely White Company. I love the soft jersey with thin straps usually I buy black. So comfy and I don't think I look like my mother in them.

www.next.co.uk/style/st664313/780520

I got two of these in long as I wanted a mid calf length. They are slightly transparent but 100% cotton.

watching with interest. I love that Simone perele one @Swissnotswiss

Following as I love a nightie.
Tend to buy from M and S and Sainsburys.