Nightwear

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Can't stand nighties either. PJ bottoms and any comfortable demoted T-Shirt. Hey, JG that's my idea of decedence too

Total comfort at this time of the year is getting into pj's early evening (bra-less) and then just relaxing - you don't even have to change to get into bed ... bliss

I'm easily pleased.

I wish.... anneliz

Yes, like Loopylou and Jogginggirl, I buy separate pyjama bottoms and then find a T shirt to match. I hate nighties, they always "rile" up on me and are very uncomfortable! Is there such a word as "rile", I wonder?

Oops, that should obviously read 'without a qualm'! Apologies!

I wish manufacturers would top making pyjama tops with scoop or deep v necklines - my boobs fall out of the neckline when I lie down in bed LOL

I buy from a company who stock nightdresses by Powell Craft. I have bought several for my granddaughters and know they do ladies, too. The ladies nighties are all in white cotton and if they are as good as the children's they are amazing, as they just wash and wash. I have just checked and can't see any long sleeved (I think they used to do a 'Victorian' type with long sleeves but can't see it now) but there are a few designs with either short sleeves or are sleeveless.

My granddaughters just love receiving a new nightie as the designs are slightly old-fashioned (none of your Disney princesses here - thank goodness) and they can do 'twirls' in them!

The shop is Loobylou in Sheffeild and they offer free postage. I have always been very impressed with this business as the items are dispatched quickly and arrive prettily packed. I must stress that I have nothing to do with this shop, just that it is not very often that I feel I can genuinely recommend something with a qualm.

8! not 5.

David1965

We will try to remember.

Welcome David....why do I want to call you Dave?? You could go with what ladies of a certain vintage are called in certain areas of Scotland and just add 'ina' to your name. We get Jamesina, Davidina, Williamina!

I like plain t shirt nighties-I usually get pack of two from Sainsburys-wear, wash and tumble dry. Perfect.

Hello David

That's just my user name....I am 65 and a gran. Being dim, I didn't realise that this would show up as my actual name in the forum!

Pooh bear is for all ages, how sad to grow too old for this adorable character, well I accept some like twee

Thank you umm....David.

I only wear cotton nighties and have found some Damart ones which fit the bill for autumn/winter. These are practical, comfy and pretty ones, sold in pairs - either pink or blue, with white. The style is nice enough to be feminine, but not too "young"! Mine are now into their third winter and have washed and worn well. Recommended!

I prefer knee length nighties with short sleeves in a cotton material. I bought two in Bon Marché which are comfortable and wearing well.

Tresco I could not agree more. I am about 65 years beyond wearing Pooh Bear motifs or whatever on the front. I also do not want it up to my chin almost and with long sleeves and to my ankles. I would end up strangling myself.

I bought a pretty one on line a few days ago but it is not going to last - the quality is not there and it is very thin. It stated it was mid calf whereas it barely reaches my knees. In future I will go to look and "feel" them.

I use to buy Landsend nightdresses, I got the long sleeved mid calf ones in strong colours and rich patterns, but when I looked this winter the range of colours and patterns was severely restricted and the long sleeved mid calf ones only came in plain rather boring colours.

Lands End do nighties in a smooth and comfy fabric in plain colours and patterns too. Lovely to wear and not frumpy or childlike.

Respect, Tresco - I absolutely agree with your OP.

I prefer to wear nothing when sleeping but love nightwear for lounging around in. I do not want disney characters or those * bears that smile or any other cute/sweet cartoon characters on any of my clothing. I especially don't want it on my night wear. M&S have done some decent pj's in that stretchy jersey type fabric that feels nice against the skin. If I wear anything in bed, it's a nightshirt (see previous discussion on gransnet about whether we wear nickers in bed - definitely not)

I like a nightie I find pyjama bottoms ride up and I would be too hot (we will draw a veil over what DH would say). However I see M & S sells bottoms only for 'lounging' might get some of them and wear with a t shirt or jumper. Check ones not ones with gloopy cartoons on.

Yes, my granny wore those too!

Ana remember the tartan slippers with a big red bobble on the front of them?My Grans used to wear them happily.
I agree Monica I want strong colours too, not pale blue or pink!
I prefer to sleep au naturel, but when DGC staying over, not appropriate ( unless I Want to traumatise them for life!)