To all the of pyjamas over the years that I have known and loved

[poemything]

...I think it's finally over.

Just a vent really. I don't even want advice or recs since I don't trust anywhere any more.

I have been searching for new pj's now for over 2 yrs, and can't for the life of me locate the fit, quality or value of what used to be in stores.

I only wear cotton for nightwear, so used to purchase from White Co, John Lewis, sometimes Fatface, etc. Back in the very long ago, I used to get them from Next, they were superb and very high quality.
The last time I managed to find a good quality pair was in 2021 from White Co.

Most now are all too long, too wide (so flap around, leg me up on the stairs and ride up when I am sleeping, aaargh!), with a whopping low crotch and reams of unnecessary fabric around the hips. Many, and I mean most, are so thin they're transparent. I am 5'5 and most of the legs are billowing, almost a foot wide and a yard too bloody long. How do petites even find any?? I ain't buying a £12 pair from Primark, even if it's cotton, only to spend another ton having them altered to fit. It's insane.

This is a problem across the board tbh, with most stuff having plunged in quality and fit over the past few years. That in itself is a novel I ain't gonna write here, but I am really getting fed up with it now. Even White Co's PJ's are thinner, baggier, wider and too long, with waists so high they make me look like a clown, yet they are still retailing at £70+ and even higher on Ebay .

The only one's that I haven't yet tried are at Toast, and I really don't want to have to pay over £130 for nightwear. And even then, I don't trust it. Everyhting everywhere is elasticated, oversized and badly proportioned. It isn't just 'fashion' or trends anymore, it's scraping the proverbial barrel.

I suppose I give up. It isn't going to come back, like a lot of stuff isn't going to come back, no matter where we shop or how much we spend. I don't even think we have choices now, whatever the price-point, to a good extent. It seems to be solidly sinking across the board.

I am adding a pic of one of the older styles from White Co, the very last that offered a regular shaped leg, waist and length. Just why oh why can't I have a regular shaped pj with a shirt that isn't cropped, 10 feet wide or with sleeves down to my knees???? Just bollox bollox bollox

Have you tried Bonsoir for woven cotton traditional pyjamas?

I know! I’m just a woman with her own pyjama struggles. I WISH Next would pay me for my services!

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I’m 5’1”, I get my PJs from Lands End. They fit well, are good cotton and some of them have pockets.

Oh how I miss Ia Senza for pj's. Always fitted beautifully despite me not being over tall and packaged b beautifully in a box with loads of tissue paper and smelly beads.

Are you really weirdly proportioned OP?
Its just Im 5'5 too and my Primark jammies seem to fit my body like you would expect...no complaints here!😁

DH bought me some equisite looking pyjamas from John Lewis for Xmas and my heart just broke after trying them on, jacket too short but very long arms, trousers too long, tight waist but baggy hips, too short in the body so instant wedgie when sitting down.
I had to cut 7 inches off the bottom of a pair I bought for DH!
I don’t sleep in pjs, I lounge about in them.
My best ones are M&S circa 2010, thick but soft checked cotton flannel, perfect fit but I’m now down to one remaining pair.
My newer M&S ones just aren’t the same, too thin or glittery thread in them ( shudder) .

I love my Toast pyjamas. They get softer the more you wash them and are kind of warm and cool at the same tone. Although I just checked out this years offering and they are all various shades of orange which is a colour I have a deep aversion to.

Have you looked at Peter Alexander @poemything , they are excellent and great customer service as well .

I’m 5’2” size 8 and I buy Cyberjammies. They’re very well made with nice fabric.

Muji - made for shorter people

Uniqlo too.

Do you often use the S&B section?

Someone asks for recommendations, other people post links to try and help them find what they're after?

Yawn

Cotton cami and shorts from Free People. Or nothing (my preferred option, especially in this heat). If you buy pj bottoms that are too long, just cut them shorter - they are only pjs.

What was the point in posting?

I’ve bought a few pairs of age 15-16 girls pjs from M&S that are cotton and pretty but as a fellow 5’2” agree that it’s the most tricky petite purchase!
Following with interest!

I'm another Yawn fan. Plus they get softer the more you wash and wear them. I'm 5'5'' and they fit me perfectly.

I have the short sleeves giraffe version - LOVE it! So comfy and soft… and it was in the sales on the JL website…

I have a similar obsession with cotton pyjamas although the opposite problem in that they are generally too short (and then they shrink in the wash). Asos and H& M have lots of 100% cotton ones. I can't comment on length mind as I need them long.

It's been years since I've found a decent pair. I thought I got a decent set not too long ago from Marks but while the trousers washed really well and weren't too flappy, the top shrunk after the first wash. I am long of body anyway so this was quite the disaster.

I'm now back in familiar territory - pj bottoms and a giant mismatched t-shirt.

Well I’m enjoying the PJs recommendations even if the OP doesn’t.

I don’t wear or own PJs and l have no desire to. But the original post; what a lovely well written piece. ❤️