Sleep and Lounge Fashion

(UPDATED: July 29, 2012)

Look and feel stylish both outside and at home. It's great to have clothes to wear when heading to sleep or just lounging around the house. The same applies to you girls out there that have sleepovers and slumber parties. This blog entry is an attempt at chatting about fashions for sleeping or lounging. As much as you want a good set of clothes to wear when heading out the house, it's also good to have some nice clothes to wear when at home or heading to sleep. I hope you stay awake checking out this blog entry on sleeping fashions and lounging fashions! :)

NOTE: The contents of this blog entry MAY change depending upon traffic and if I decide to discuss certain aspects of this subject. Some items, such as intimates and lingerie, are CONSIDERED, but will not be discussed... at least not in this release.

If certain items are added to this blog entry, it will be important to note that some content in this blog entry may not safe for work, and a Jump Break may be added for protection. Also to protect this blog post because of potentially not-safe-for-work elements, I will NOT discuss children's sleepwear and loungewear. Perhaps I'll do a blog post in the future regarding sleepwear for children and babies.

--- Sleep and Lounge Fashions at a Glance ---

Wake up! Have a good night's sleep! What happens in-between "wake up" and "sweet dreams" is what we call living. There are times where we need to go to sleep and be refreshed for the next day. Everyone has their own idea as to what is good to wear when sleeping. For us males, this can be a simple sleeping shirt and some sweatpants or pajamas. Females have several options. These options include (but are not limited to) sleep shirts, gowns, camisoles, and things like that. Let's not forget those fuzzy slippers, as well.

So we all need to find some fun clothes to wear even as we head to sleep. Certain retailers offer a variety of fashions for sleeping and lounging. The versatility of fashion for females would suggest that some fashions are versatile even when out of the house. This almost provides the impression that you could literally wear one or two items around the house, but also (when paired with certain clothes) can be just as acceptable out the door as they are at home. An example from a past blog entry of all-day fashion is gaucho pants. Gaucho pants are mostly perceived as lounge-type fashion, but that obviously didn't stop many females from stepping out the door proudly wearing their gaucho pants with pride. Another safe option are camisoles. From when I was educating myself on types of clothes, I always thought a camisole COULD be just as good to wear outside the house as they are at home. Certain camisoles can be just as stylish with jeans (and maybe a jacket) as they can be with general sleeping clothes.

Why not go find some comfortable clothes to go sleep in? I will consider setting up a blog entry on John's Shop Space to reflect many more items from this topic.

--- Sleep and Lounge Fashions in Public ---

Some fashions suited for wear around the home can also be worn outside of home. In fact, a number of people sometimes wear certain sleep/lounge garments away from home. Are you for or against sleepwear and/or loungewear in public? Are there exceptions? Here are both sides of this deal:

Sleep/Lounge Fashions in Public: For.

Some around-the-house fashions can be great to wear in public. Especially for females, camisoles have been great tops to wear outside of home. You could pair a silky or satin camisole with a pair of jeans or pants and look great. Certain lounge-type pants have been acceptable to wear outside of home as well. Certain types of lounge pants can look as great with casual shoes as they can with around-the-house shoes (like slippers). Gaucho pants have also been considered more of around-the-house pants to wear than anything to pair with any casual outfits. And as much as I've mentioned gaucho pants in my blog, even they are just as great to wear for at home or in public. You could simply wear some cute sandals or ballet flats (or even some pumps) with lounge pants or gaucho pants and look great. Even certain wide-leg lounge pants can be cute to wear outside of home. Some dresses and gowns could be worn outside the house and even be paired with lovely shoes. With the right kinds of lounge-type fashion, you could be wearing certain fashions that you could literally wear all day. You could wear certain sleep or lounge fashions in the day with casual shoes, then go with some more dressy garments for a night out if they are stylish enough. The elegant feel of certain sleep/lounge garments makes them seem like they can be just as versatile at home as they are away from home.

Sleep/Lounge Fashions in Public: Against.

Some sleep/lounge fashions, however, are completely lazy. You may see certain females at a department store or someplace wearing pajama pants or even sleep slippers. Schools and colleges have even frowned upon seeing students wearing pajamas and sleep slippers going to class and around campus. It shows laziness to leave the confines of home in your sleeping clothes. An exception to the rule would be if you are just waking up and just want to make a quick trip someplace in your pajamas. Another exception is if you're attending a pajama party or some other kind of function where it's okay to wear your sleeping clothes. Even then, it shouldn't take too long to get fresh and then put on some proper clothes.

Some see it as total laziness to be out in public wearing pajamas (or other sleepwear). I'm just here to provide the neutral side of this look.

--- Sleep and Lounge: Males and Females ---

There are certain fashion pieces for sleep and lounge wear for both males and females. This section focuses in on fashions for both males and females.

Pajamas/Pyjamas.

(NOTE: both terms included to offer variation, but "pajama" will mostly be used)

The most basic sort of sleepwear is that of pajamas/pyjamas. Whether you're talking pajama sets or pajama separates, nothing keeps you warm and feels comfortable at home than wearing pajamas. They come in various materials and designs. There are surely patterned pajamas ranging from colorful patterns to various fun pajama pants and tops for both males and females. For females, there are certain silky pajamas very comfortable to the touch and sexy to wear.

Robes and Kimonos.

Cover yourself up and wear something comfortable when putting on a robe. A robe will certainly keep you warm. They are comfortable to wear whether they are made of lightweight or thicker material. Robes have belts to them which allow you to secure them around your waist as you're wearing a robe. For females, there are silky and smooth robes to wear. If you don't fancy robes too much, kimonos can be a warm and stylish alternative. They are stylish even if you aren't talking about traditional Japanese kimonos.

Perhaps the most comfortable fabric for warmth would be flannel or terry cotton robes.

Slippers.

When you need footwear that's comfortable to wear but don't want to wear proper shoes, try slippers. They are comfortable to walk in and don't require too much effort to put on. After all, they wouldn't be called slippers for these reasons now, right? Lots of slippers come in different forms. You have basic slippers where you just slide your feet in and wear proudly. Some slippers are more like booties. These provide some extra comfort since your whole feet are covered.

That's all. Now, we focus in on sleep/lounge fashions for both males and females. I want to start with my female audience out there.

--- Sleep and Lounge in Pictures: Females ---

I want to note that I discuss fashions in a professional way. I will mention intimates in this section, but you know I will express things professionally. The main point is to discuss certain fashions relevant to this blog's subject matter. Do NOT think I am any kind of pervert or something simply because I will be discussing intimate fashions here. All of my material is provided for educational and discussion purposes.

This section pertains to fashions for sleep and lounge uses. I will try to find appropriate images to use for discussion.

Pajama/Pyjama Sets.

^ from: cloettafazer.com - A Joe Boxer pajama short set consisting of a T-shirt, pajama shorts, and slippers.

pajama sets

^ from: www.amazon.com - A pajama set for women consisting of a pajama top and pajama pants.

Pajamas/Pyjamas and pajama/pyjama pants are the most basic, yet most comfortable pair of pants to wear when lounging. The fun thing about pajama tops and pants is that they are very colorful and fun to wear. They may even be colorful. Make sure to have some pajama pants for both warmer weather and cooler weather. Find some thicker pajama pants for when it's cold.

Pajama/Pyjama Separates.

^ from: www.jcrew.com - pajama top from J.Crew.

^ from: www.gap.com - Pajama pants for Juniors.

A pajama top is a comfortable top to wear when around the house. Granted the pajama top is a separate (meaning not part of a pajama set), you could basically wear this to stay warm as well as look and feel comfortable. If you don't fancy pajama tops, a basic T-shirt or some other comfy top is fine for lounging. To keep your legs warm around the house, pajama pants are the way to go. The warmest pajama pants are usually woven or plush. Many pajama pants either come in a single color, multiple colors, or some sort of pattern. There are a handful of styles ranging from cartoon characters to all kinds of girly patterns.

Lounge Pants.

^ from: thisnext.com - Lounge pants. Some pants suited for lounging can be very acceptable to wear in public.

^ from: tqn.com - Cropped lounge pants.

Some females wear certain lounge-type pants around the house and even out the house. Loungewear pants can be either full-length pants or any kind of cropped pants. These pants can even range from legging-tight or wide-leg. Especially lounge pants made of jersey, spandex, or modal can make for comfortable pants. This even includes gaucho pants, which are often seen as lounge pants. Casual shoes for such lounge pants can be traded for dressier shoes and sandals for a great look. They may not be TOO functional, though, since many lounge pants don't have zippers or pockets. So you'll probably need to carry around a handbag or something if carrying things with you. Some who dislike jersey or spandex pants dislike them because they make one's butt look too big. But just like yoga pants, lounge pants are immensely comfortable. And in the sense of feeling like you're wearing nothing at all, it is the immense amount of comfort that makes certain lounge-type pants comfortable and chic to wear. That's even if they may make your butt look big.

Pajama/Pyjama Shorts.

^ from: thisnext.com - Pajama shorts/boxers.

Boxer shorts can be colorful and creative and VERY okay for lounging. These are acceptable short-shorts to wear around the house. Some boxer shorts and pajama shorts come in various designs to help you look cute while lounging.

Camisoles.

^ from: www.amazon.com - Think of a camisole as the intimate cousin of the tank top.

^ from: www.bodyc.com - Camisoles can be hot, even including midriff-bearing cropped camisoles.

When I first started introducing myself to fashion in the mid-1990s, I came across camisoles and wonder why they couldn't be worn casually. Camisoles are almost exclusively intimate wear. As an added bonus, some camis have built-in bras. Some camisoles are styled too much so to be worn with any outfits. However, a camisole doesn't have to be intimate wear around the house. Many ambitious types even wear a camisole with casual outfits. For example, pair a silky camisole with a classy pair of jeans and either chic boots or some cute pumps for a hot look.

As sleeping/lounging fashion, they can be very comfortable and stylish to go with any sleeping bottoms or any intimate sleepwear bottoms.

Gowns.

^ from: opulenceofsouthernpines.com - Silky and smooth, gowns can be elegant to wear to sleep or around the house.

Gowns are silky and feminine to wear for sleep or being around the house. The silky touch and elegant style makes gowns truly elegant to wear when heading to sleep.

Robes.

^ from: www.kaboodle.com - A warm robe for women.

Whether of thicker or silky material, wearing a robe can add elegance and/or warmth to any female wearing it. Silky robes offer soft-to-the-touch elegance. Robes can be of various materials and feature many designs or patterns.

Sleep Shirts.

^ from: allwomenstalk.com - Sleep shirts for females can be girly and cute. This one is a Victoria's Secret sleep shirt.

^ from: www.amazon.com - a satin sleep shirt.

Sleep shirts can be either be long T-shirts, long sleeping blouses, or can simply be basic T-shirts meant for sleepwear. Either way, they are loose and comfortable to wear for sleep. Who DOESN'T want something comfortable to wear when going to sleep or when lounging? Often times, basic T-shirts or other long tops are worn as sleep shirts.