The summer sleepwear edit: The best pyjamas for sleeping in the heat
Slumber peacefully with these cooling lightweight cotton, silk and linen pyjamas
Step away from your boyfriend’s baggy old T-shirts. When it comes to sleeping in the heat there are far chicer pyjama options that will keep you cool and comfortable. The key is to choose natural, breathable materials, such as cotton, linen and silk, that feel utterly luxurious while regulating body temperature. From elegant matching sets to sensuous slips, here’s our guide to the best summer sleepwear and pyjamas.
Camisole pyjama sets
If the thought of getting tangled up in sweaty sleeves on a warm night is insomnia inducing, a camisole pyjama set is for you – and thanks to the boom in chic loungewear over the last few years, there are plenty of options stylish enough to wear long before bedtime. Opt for classic white with Skin or Deiji Studios – which has fashioned its bow-adorned set in breezy linen – or opt for something slinkier with lace-trimmed and silk designs by Ralph Lauren and Olivia Von Halle.
Short pyjama sets
Desmond & Dempsey has long been the cool girl’s go-to for luxe pyjamas and its offering is extensive. Truthfully, any of its camisole or short sets would be ideal for a warm-weather slumber but it’s the Cuban pyjama sets that get our vote. Elsewhere, Skims may be a hit for its shapewear and loungewear, but its luxurious nightwear, which places equal attention on both design and comfort, is also proving popular. For updated, lightweight versions of classic pyjama styles, look to Eres and Rixo's take on classic gingham and stripe prints.
Nightdresses
More of a nightdress person? You’ll be well acquainted with Coco de Mer then. The British lingerie and nightwear brand is famed for its attention to detail and high-end touches. Its sleek black stain chemise trimmed with metallic lace is a case in point. Elsewhere, Hanro puts the emphasis on comfort with breathable organic fabrics while feminine finishing touches are the order of the day at Simone Pérèle and Fleur du Mal.
Robes and dressing gowns
Is there anything more decadent than wafting around your home in a supple silk robe on a summer's morning? We think not. Queen of chic loungewear Olivia von Halle does a fine line in sleepwear but it's her tassle-fringed robes that have got our hearts racing this season. Fabric specialists Meng and Liberty are your go-to for seasonally-appropriate print pieces while Torlowei offers the last word in luxurious kimono styles you'll never want to take off.
