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Can’t sleep? The season’s best pajamas for women can help with that. And while there’s no wrong time to shop for new PJs, the moment when the air gets cooler and the sunlit hours get shorter feels especially right. Be it a classic striped pair, a plaid burgundy set, or a silky pajama duo rendered in rich jewel tones, we rounded up the styles that prove sleepwear is a style category in a league of its own.
Vogue’s Favorite Pajamas for Women:
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for women (for yourself, mom, or otherwise), there’s plenty to choose from. Classic shirt styles in crisp poplin and soft jersey abound at Petite Plume, J. Crew, and Lake, available in all manners of color and print. For something that feels a little more extravagant, Lunya’s washable silk sleepwear is so soft you’ll never want to get out of bed. Then there are all the slouchy styles that double as loungewear; throw on a pair of plush slippers, and you’re set for a day of working from home.
For weekend movie marathons, cozy nights in, and special occasions (Sleeper’s fancy feathered set is an outfit in its own right), these are the best pajamas for women.
Petite Plume
A little pop (or piping) of red is all you need to get in a festive mood—the fact that Petite Plume makes their set in the softest cotton is just the cherry on top.
J.Crew
Available in nearly every color of the rainbow, J. Crew’s set has a touch of elastane that makes it super stretchy.
Cou Cou Intimates
This henley-and-shorts combo is ideal for shoulder season sleepwear. (Bonus: The pointelle top can be worn as a regular shirt, too.)
Papinelle
Breezy, frilly, and with the faintest windowpane print, this Papinelle set makes a great bridal option.
Lake Pajamas
Poplin PJs offer a little more structure that’ll help you feel put-together if your pajamas double as at-home workwear; this green striped button-down perfectly tailored.
Natori
Feathers lace trim pajamas
If your top requirement is a super soft matching set, this short sleeve pajama made from stretchy jersey fits the bill. (The lace trim is a sweet touch.)
Lunya
Lunya’s washable silk takes the fuss out of a notoriously fussy fabric. Combine that with an oversized T-shirt and wide leg pant, and this blush pick feels effortlessly elegant.
Eberjey
From the ice blue hue to the contrast piping, Eberjey’s lightweight jersey pajamas always hit the mark (and, to no one’s surprise, are a perennial best-seller).
Skims
Skims’s classic pant set in heather gray combines modal fabric and a slouchy fit for lightweight loungewear.
Hanro
A Hanro set (crafted in mercerized cotton) should be in your repertoire for year-round wear. This all-white duo features a collarless top and pants with an elasticized waistline.
Ralph Lauren
Reminiscent of men’s pajamas, Ralph Lauren’s striped set is a forever classic. Size up to get the right borrowed-from-the-boys look.
Serena and Lily
Crafted in the most beautiful vintage indigo hue, these soft linen pajamas will transport you to the Mediterranean coastline. They also come in French Blue, Sky Blue, and a crisp white.
The silk-blend fabric makes this lime green design ultra breathable—pack it for use on your next warm-weather getaway.
Damson Madder
Damson Madder excels in personality pajamas; this blue-and-red striped set, complete with a ruffled trim, is no exception.
Piglet in Bed
Burgundy gingham seems like it would be a winter-only staple, but this set is made from a linen-cotton blend that makes it suitable for wear all year long.
Tekla
long-sleeved pajama shirt
Brighten up gloomy early mornings with a bright berry cotton PJ set; Tekla’s is stonewashed for that sought-after, lived-in look right out of the box.
Toast
For something that reads less like traditional sleepwear and more like a put-together set you could wear out, we love this crinkled cotton set.
The Great.
Inspired by vintage mens pajamas, this bandana patchwork short set is a fun punch of pattern.
Gap
If you’re on the hunt for a classic pajama set complete with shirt striping and a relaxed silhouette, this affordable find from Gap will quickly become a regular in the rotation.
Attention, maximalists: We found your dream sleep set, and it’s this inky silk print from Olivia Von Halle. (You can even monogram it!)
Skin
It doubles as loungewear, so this boxy cobalt set is one that’s sure to be worth the investment.
Dôen
For something more delicate, go with Dôen’s pointelle set. The tank top has shimmering mother-of-pearl buttons for a luxe finishing touch.
Madewell
x Leset perfect tee & pant set
Part of an exclusive collaboration with Madewell and Leset, this soft pointelle set has a pretty scalloped collar and a comfy pull-on elastic waistband.
Sleeper
Your everyday pajamas probably don’t need satin ribbons and ostrich feather-trim—but in the name of indulging in little luxuries, we say, why not?
