Sleepwear

I used to do the Marilyn Munroe bit but now that insomnia has become a part of my night I usually wear a silky nightie and have pj bottoms convenient for when I'm up and about and it's chilly.

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I'm with some others and Monroe on this question, just stick with the Chanel 5, feels good and sort of free, as well as ....... oh never mind, we won't go into that.

I'm with Marilyn Monroe on this one. But I do have PJs on standby for sitting up/getting up. I find John Lewis have great cotton ones, beautifully finished in the traditional way - piping etc. x

Nothing in bed - T-shirt nearby when GC are staying - wouldn't want to frighten them!

I've just ordered bamboo camis. I love clothes made from bamboo, light warm and breathable!

I should think that they are really good under wool trousers. It would make them look better too

Not nightwear, but I bought a trouser petticoat today. I am going to wear it under itchy trousers. DH said "Oh, pantaloons". It's not.

ariadne neither do I. I do have nightwear that I put on in the morning!!! to make the tea etc. I have tried wearing stuff in bed but always end up getting irritated with it and taking it off after half an hour or so.

You should check this one: www.jasminesilk.com/ladies-nightwear/c59
It has quite a good choice of silk nightwears. Maybe you'll fing smth proper for you

Ooh!

Don't wear anything....

I also detest silly logos and sayings. Often I buy t-shirts to use as pj tops.

Clearly outclassed here in the sexy nightwear stakes - I wear cotton pj bottoms and a variety of co ordinating t shirts

I fancy some pjs for the winter as I usually wear nighties throughout the year and today I visited Next. No nighties there but they had some very nice pjs. The only problem was the tops in the sets had Christmas logos in the front - which I loathe- or silly sayings which I also dislike. The tops for the separates seem rather thin compared to the bottoms so I didn't buy in the end. However I did think the prices were reasonable. I could always buy a onesie I suppose!!!!! Yuck

Silk vests - I've been wearing John Lewis ones in the winter for many years, but in daytime, under wool jumpers. I've just bought 2 new ones, quite expensive (£38 each) but should last a few years.
As for nightwear, I'm still looking for warm cotton jersey pyjamas. The M&S ones are ok, but they don't have a cosey neckline.

I don't find Sulis website very easy to use.

I've used Patra, but have switched to Sulis Silks. Their camis seem better quality, they're a little longer and they're less expensive than Patra - even with p & p added.

Ana I also have the Patra silk camisoles, just plain with thin straps.
They are useful in summer too, when you still want a Tshirt but it's a bit chilly.

Thanks All really helpful.

I have in fact got a White Company in the small town I live in and had never thought of them. I shall be checking it out later, plus the other helpful suggestions.

Your idea gave me a laugh Soutra. If I follow your suggestion, especially as it is my 43 Wedding Anniversary today, my DH will think all his Christmases have come at once.

Thanks, Anya, I'm going to order a couple. I usually live in M&S thermals in the winter but they're no good under fine tops

I went for a size larger than my usual Ana as I don't like the look when something is stretched from one breast to the other, I prefer the separate look to the platform look, if you get my drift. So a size larger draped nicely.

I also find them great for wearing under filmy tops. I have several in cream, black, no sleeves, cap sleeves and long sleeves. And because they're so fine they dry very quickly.

I like the look of those vests, Anya. How are they size-wise?

I love Patra's silk vests. They are so light yet warm and don't add bulk under winter clothes.

Crossed posts Soutra

I treat myself to a new silk nightie every year from The White Company and now have a little collection, but they are quite expensive. They last for years though despite going in the washing machine. They only have them in the run up to Christmas.