Giving the Gift of Pajamas

Finding the perfect pair Let the Hunt Begin Need a gift that's practical yet personal? One word: Pajamas! Cotton Pajamas Cotton pajamas are lovely because they're comfortable, easy to care for, and come in a million styles. Tip: If you need a very special gift, look for 100% Pima, Supima, or Combed Cotton.

Men's Pajamas

When shopping for guys, less is more. Men usually maintain higher core temperatures than women and so often prefer sleepwear that provides lighter, non-clinging coverage. A cotton pajama set with piping or stripes is classic, but you could also opt for loose jersey knit boxers or smooth cool poplin boxers to wear alone or with a tee or tank. A casual Henley shirt with woven drawstring sweatpants is another great option

Women's Pajamas

Fashionable sleepwear for her is often a blend of cotton with polyester, silk or Lycra for added drape, luster, and polish. Besides Hepburnesque notched collar sets, there are feminine pointelle or ribbed tees, tanks, and camisoles to layer, mix, and match with pants, boxers, or boyshorts. Breezy nightgowns and nightshirts are also popular and pretty, and may be frilly or clean-lined. Your choices are endless.

Kids Pajamas

Kids pajamas are nearly always made of cotton or cotton-polyester blends for washability. It's easy to pick a favorite bright cartoon graphic for a little boy in a pullover or button up style. Girls' cotton choices are more fashion-forward, with girly-girl print camisole tops, capri-length or boxer bottoms, or nighties to wow the sleepover set.

Specialty Silk and Flannel

Today's flannel is heavy cotton or a cotton blend rather than wool. Cozy flannel pajamas and accoutrements for any age tend to be designed for robust warmth and practicality.

If you want a little more grown-up "za-za-zhou," silk, charmeuse, and silky-feeling polyester fabrics like rayon or viscose are sensuous and accentuate your body's curves. Silk pajamas, nighties, tap pants and boxers come in shimmering jewel tones and are sumptuously comfortable.