When the East India Trading Company first arrived in India in the 1600s, they began to influence Indian politics, and soon, there would be a significant British presence in India. Pajama Mandarin – The mandarin collar pajama top with frog clasps and “Asian” theme embroidery started the pajama trend. The fit was boxy, modest and quite comfortable.

Moving on to the outer garments of sleepwear then, we again revisit the dressing gown. And while it’s tempting to think that the fluffy terry cloth style would be a comfortable choice to pair with your pajamas, this style is really only meant to be worn in environments where water is present. A woman performs a multi-faceted role in the world. Her busy schedule requires her to be constantly on the move. Given all the work she puts in, she deserves clothing that is both comfortable and dependable. What better fabric for her, than flexible and protective linen? One Piece (Jumpsuit) – The one piece jumpsuit style pajama had extra wide bell shaped legs. They were more glamorous than practical as sleepwear (difficult to use to the restroom without disrobing.) Now that we’ve covered all of the main fabric choices available to you, let’s look at the most common styles of sleepwear. 2.1 Nightshirt Traditional, yet trendy; linen has been a favoured fabric across the ages and at Linenshed, we are upholding the age-old tradition of this beautiful material in our linen pyjamas. All of our clothing is made of locally sourced and homespun 100% pure linen fabric.

Around this time, the garment would come to be known as a “dressing gown,” as men would either wear it while getting ready for an evening out or put it on after taking off their clothes from a day of work. Meanwhile, for a more budget-friendly option, you can turn to the retailer Uniqlo and, indeed, I wear them myself. Uniqlo has an Airism line, which features a patented fabric designed to help keep you cool in the warmer months.

Wolff, Norma H. “Caftan.” Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion, edited by Valerie Steele, vol. 1, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2005, pp. 212-213. Gale eBooks.

The 1940s continued the momentum of loungewear, fully embracing it as the perfect fashion category for experimentation. Women were encouraged to express their individual taste, rather than worry about what others were wearing. As such, it was common for loungewear to incorporate fantastical elements of exoticism and historicism. Dressing gowns are worn informally inside the house, especially before getting dressed or after getting undressed in the evening. Linenshed UK is proud to introduce its new line of superior-quality and luxurious linen bedding and pyjamas. From fitted sheets to linen duvet covers , you can find a comprehensive range of bedding products with us. Coming in various sizes and in a variety of colour combinations and designs, our 100% pure linen bedding are a treat for the senses. Decorate your home with gorgeous linen bedding and be the cynosure of all eyes. There are no hard and fast rules on whether you should or shouldn’t wear underwear beneath your nightshirt. After all, it’s not a kilt. So, wear it as you please. 2.2 Pajama Set