Pajamas for Summer Vacations

Earlier this spring, we went to California with another couple. The first morning, I stumbled into the kitchen in a ratty T-shirt and boxers, while my friend C. was making eggs in these oversized men’s pajamas. She looked gorgeous and adorable, and I loved how her pjs were so big and comfy.

We’re having some houseguests and taking a couple trips this summer, and I’d love to pad around in real pajamas. (Remember how cute Mimi-Rose looked in “Girls”?) On vacation with friends, you spend so much time in PJs — especially with babies starting the morning at 5:30 a.m.; Anton, I’m looking at you — and it would be nice to feel cute and fresh instead of like you just crawled out of the dirty clothes hamper. Here are five pretty pairs: pink, hearts, striped, navy, white.

What do you wear to bed? Pajamas? A T-shirt? Nothing at all?

P.S. Initial necklaces, and the random thing to pack for vacation.

(Top photo by A House in the Hills)

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Wess

April 18, 2022 5:26am 5:26 am

Normally, I sleep in a boxer t-shirt combo, but if we are on holiday with other people I always end up packing a “morning outfit” separate from my clothes for the day. It ends up being some form of lounge wear.

Shruthi

September 29, 2015 6:38am 6:38 am

I love lounging in PJs on weekends, the feeling of comfort is incomparable :)

Shruthi
http://nyambura.co

Jem

June 19, 2015 9:55am 9:55 am

I love having nice PJs, makes going to bed seem so much more magical!!
I seriously need to invest in a pair of the JCrew ones!!
Jem
http://www.poptherapy.com.au

Eva

June 16, 2015 4:45pm 4:45 pm

For me, there is absolutely no point in getting dressed when going to bed, so I sleep in the nude. However, I do have a PJ consisting of shorts and a t-shirt for times that require it (like guests at the house :))

June 15, 2015 1:26pm 1:26 pm

Usually just my underwear bottoms, sometimes fully naked. If I needed just one of those free tshirts I got from somewhere and silky VS pajama shorts. I hate pants though. And I never understood how people can wear pajamas with buttons. Maybe it’s because I’m a stomach sleeper.

Rachel

June 12, 2015 9:19am 9:19 am

I love the Gilligan & O’Malley pjs from Target! They are so soft. My recent purchase was a geometric-print romper from Target…like you, I wanted something pretty and cute for lounging, but our apt is way too warm for full pajamas.

june2

June 12, 2015 3:54am 3:54 am

Lately it’s a cotton voile sarong tied around my waist with an over-sized white cotton and eyelet top. Very comfy and I feel very stylish too : )

Karen

June 11, 2015 8:16pm 8:16 pm

I have cancer so I wear men’s sleeveless ribbed tees to help with night sweats. A while back, my friends asked what are some things I wanted and I said comfy pj bottoms and they did not disappoint. I have to change 1-2 times a night, but it’s all to more comfy pants!

Lynn e

June 11, 2015 7:56pm 7:56 pm

http://www.thecatspjs.com have super adoreable pajamas ~ summer and winter styles (even vintage cowboy pajamas)

Cynthia

June 11, 2015 12:26pm 12:26 pm

I wear the VS sleep tees in the summer because they are roomy and comfortable. I like their long-sleeved woven cotton sleep shirts for the fall and the flannel version for the winter. These sleep shirts look like a long pajama top. After I was married (37 years ago), I gave up pajamas.

Maureen

June 11, 2015 10:42am 10:42 am

Thanks, I really needed this reminder! Before kids I had Ralph Lauren pjs I loved but everything I own now is yes, my husbands undershirts with boxers, old tshirts or stuff of mine that is stretched from pregnancy and has baby spit up stains (gross!!!). I ordered 2 pairs from VS. It’s funny you sometimes stop seeing yourself after kids, but it makes a big difference in how you feel to treat yourself sometimes… :)

Emily

June 11, 2015 9:43am 9:43 am

if you sew, or want to try sewing (pjs are nicely secret if you mess up a first try), check out the Carolyn Pajamas http://www.store.closetcasefiles.com/products/carolyn-pajamas

Prudence Yeo

June 11, 2015 5:35am 5:35 am

I usually go topless for bedtime but if guests are expected, a cute pair of pajamas (like the heart print one) will be ideal for me!

Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.com

Emma

June 11, 2015 12:51am 12:51 am

I’m a huge fan of PJ sets. You spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping – you gotta look cute while doing it!
I wear sets with short-sleeved collared shirts and shorts (like a few of the ones you posted) in summer and thermal ones in the winter (think henley long sleeves and long johns, but PJ style!). I have a Carole Hochman for Nordstrom set and an Old Navy set, actually, that I looove for summer. I’m 5’10 so typical PJ sets, like the one your friend wore, never work for me because the pants are never long enough and they very rarely offer “tall” options like they do for jeans. Sigh – that’s why I love the shorties and the long johns :)
As you can tell… I take my PJs seriously.

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