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Pajamas That Will Finally Make You Throw Away Your Ratty, Old T-Shirt

written by MAYA G. PETE

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Source: Maya G. Pete
Source: Maya G. Pete

My mom and I agree on most things, but for as long as I can remember, we’ve been at a stalemate regarding one controversial topic: pajamas.

Since I started dressing myself, I’ve been an avid member of the oversized-shirt-as-pajamas club (much to my mom’s dismay). My reasons are many: needing to consistently locate two pieces of a set, wearing pants to bed, not caring enough to spend money on them—the list goes on. But after finally going to the dark side and investing in a nice pair myself, I’m here to admit that my opinions were far from correct.

After converting to a full-time pajama wearer, my PJs are giving me daily joy that my ratty old T-shirt couldn’t dream of. I look forward to putting them on every single night and feel like a million bucks when I do, which makes me wish I converted a long time ago. No matter who you are or what your sleepwear preferences are, these pajamas are good enough to convert even the biggest pajama naysayer amongst us:

For the first timer

If you’d rather throw on your old, worn-in T-shirt than pajamas, ease into them with one of these classic sleep sets.

eberjey

Short PJ Set

10+ colors available

Summersalt

Silky Short Set

4 colors available

Athleta

Sleep Cami

4 colors available

Nordstrom

Short Pajamas

2 colors available

Aerie

Satin Sleep Shirt

3 colors available

Adore Me

Primrose Slip Dress

2 colors available

Adore Me

Monika Slip Dress

5 colors available

For a sleepover or girl’s trip

When you’re going on a trip or are planning on spending the night somewhere, odds are, you’re going to be seen in your sleepwear, which means you want it to be extra cute. These pairs are ones you’ll be happy to be seen in.

Nordstrom

Crop Pajamas

3 colors available

BP.

Floral Short PJ Set

2 colors available

Roller Rabbit

Tiger Print Short Pajamas

2 colors available

IN BLOOM BY JONQUIL

Satin Striped PJ Set

FLORA NIKROOZ

Stephanie Pajamas

4 colors available

Pact

Short Cotton Sleep Set

6 colors available

Adore Me

Plus-Size Satin Set

5 colors available

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Pajamas that can pass as loungewear

If you’re having guests over or simply like to lounge around for a bit when you wake up, a pajama set that can pass as loungewear is your ticket. These ones are made for sleeping but look like they could just be chic matching sets (no shame if you wear them all day).

Honeydew Intimates

Short-Sleeve Lounge Set

10+ colors available

Nordstrom

V-Neck Pajamas

3 colors available

Honeydew Intimates

Long-Sleeve Pajamas

10 colors available

Honeydew Intimates

Long-Sleeve Jersey Pajamas

10+ colors available

Honeydew Intimates

Short Pajama Set

7 colors available

Print Fresh

Cami Shorts Set

7 colors available

If you prefer sleeping naked

It isn’t uncommon to prefer the feel of sleeping in your birthday suit, but lucky for those of us who are averse to wearing clingy fabric while we sleep, these sets feel like nothing at all—but look as cute as can be.

IN BLOOM BY JONQUIL

Lace Cami Sleep Set

5 colors available

FLORA NIKROOZ

Knit Lace Short Pajamas

8 colors available

If you’re always cold

If you’re chronically freezing (or just like to crank your AC up when you sleep), these full-length sets will keep you warm and cozy underneath your layers of blankets.

Summersalt

Pajama Set

Summersalt

Silky Leopard Set

7 colors available

SKIMS

Knit Long Sleeve Pajamas

2 colors available

SKIMS

Stretch Silk Pajama Pants

3 colors available

PAPINELLE

Cotton & Silk Pajamas

4 colors available

Socialite

Oversize Waffle Henley Pajama Top

3 colors available