This wardrobe hero has been relegated to our homes for far too long. Below, discover there ways to dress up your PJs to wear them all summer long
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Sleepwear is a category oft forgotten when we set out to revamp our wardrobes. For most of us, getting ready for bed is a very unglamorous experience. It is tainted by washed-out T-shirts featuring embarrassing cartoon prints, stolen boxer shorts losing elasticity, and ill-fitting nightgowns: all crammed into an unorganised drawer. But it is time to question this category of fashion limbo and ask ourselves if our sleepwear couldn't do more?
Looking to some of the Scandinavian tastemakers spearheading trends, they certainly make a solid case for our PJ sets to do double-wardrobe-duty. The breezy sets are given endless makeovers, adapted into ensembles for a multitude of occasions – both expected and unexpected. Below, we've explored three ways to wear your PJ set this summer, and hopefully ample reasons to reconsider investing in some new sleepwear.
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To the beach
The beach is one of the most commonplace settings for pyjama sets to be seen outside the bedroom. After all, a crisp cotton PJ set is essentially already a two-piece beach cover-up. Here, we suggest a more playful approach to styling, pairing your PJs with a matching swimsuit or bikini for a coherent ensemble best topped off with oversized sunnies and flip-flops. Then, leave the shirt undone to lean into that carefree, tousled salt-water hair, laid-back look.
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Running errands in the city
It is well known that the devil is in the details, and when dressing up your PJ set for the city – whether a spot of brunch, dressed-down Friday, or running errands – this is an irrevocable truth. While slouchy tailoring, sneakers and a tote bag pairs perfectly with rolled-down PJ shorts, waring a full cotton set may require dressier details. This is where heels or statement accessories can make all the difference to balance dressy and casual.
To the city
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To dinner and drinks
The choice of material can make all the difference when trying to zhoosh up a PJ set. While being equally comfortable to sleep in, crisp cottons tend to be better for day-time ensembles, while silky sets were made for after-work dressing. The illustrious fabric has an innate lux feeling that, when paired with dressier layers, such as a structured camel blazer and slipping into a pair of kitten heels, fits better in a cocktail bar than in bed. Even better if they come be-feathered, like Sleeper's staple Party Pyjamas.
