Vintage Sleepwear

[deco_darling]

Nightgowns & Sleepwear

What do you girls wear to sleep? I have several vintage nightgowns and vintage pajamas and all have met there final fate in the bed. They either tear or rip at the seam and in the end its just not practical to wear to bed or around the house. I'm worried I'll mess the others and only wear it on special occasions. Do you girls have any practical solutions to any sleepwear thats perhaps still classic in style but not so fragile as the vintage ones? Thank you!

 

[Odalisque]

There are sleepwear threads here http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=8695&page=2&highlight=sleepwear

here
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=10890&highlight=nightie

and a little one herehttp://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=8461&highlight=robe

 

[deco_darling]

There are sleepwear threads here http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=8695&page=2&highlight=sleepwear

here
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=10890&highlight=nightie

and a little one herehttp://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=8461&highlight=robe

Thanks for the links! Not exactly what I'm looking for though. Perhaps pajamas that hold more of a vintage appeal like this. Perhaps made more sturdy or out of cotton.

Any suggestion on matching pairs of pajamas for male and female?

Not so much like this...
This I am avoiding.

 

[Inky]

Have you checked Vermont Country Store?

they have things like this:

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/...1:100:1010:10240:100540/I/f01182?evar3=BROWSE

and satin ones:

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/...1:100:1010:10240:100540/I/f10678?evar3=BROWSE

and for the men folk:

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/...1:100:1010:10180:100190/I/f02627?evar3=BROWSE

 

[deco_darling]

Have you checked Vermont Country Store?

they have things like this:

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/...1:100:1010:10240:100540/I/f01182?evar3=BROWSE

and satin ones:

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/...1:100:1010:10240:100540/I/f10678?evar3=BROWSE

and for the men folk:

http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/...1:100:1010:10180:100190/I/f02627?evar3=BROWSE

Thats wonderful, thank you! I've been to the website before but always forget about it.

Anymore suggestions would be great! So hard for me to find the right kind of sleepwear. I can be so selective.

 

[Audrey Horne]

Thats wonderful, thank you! I've been to the website before but always forget about it.

Anymore suggestions would be great! So hard for me to find the right kind of sleepwear. I can be so selective.

I've seen things similar to that in the men's section at Target. They're in packages, not hanging. Sometimes the women's section there has nice things too but I'm guessing this wouldn't be the right season to look.

 

[PrettySquareGal]

I bought this great pair of new old stock Hanes cotton pajamas today!

They are obviously for men, but I love grandpa style pjs. I only paid $6 for them, too!

I'm guessing these are 50's or 60's.

Normally I feel guilty if I wear new old stock and I keep it tucked away in my closet, but not these! And yes, I know, it's all meant to be worn. I'm working on that...

 

[rubyredlocks]

PSG- Look at that print,it's fantastic! Great score.

 

[PrettySquareGal]

PSG- Look at that print,it's fantastic! Great score.

Thanks! I love the print, too!

 

[Miss Golightly]

I absolutely love these pajamas worn by Audrey Tautou in Coco Avant Chanel:

I would love a similar pair - have been on the lookout but no joy as yet. I did however get a similar pair in black with tiny polka dots in Marks & Spencers - I love their pajamas and underwear - great colours and styles....

 

[bunnyb.gal]

I absolutely love these pajamas worn by Audrey Tautou in Coco Avant Chanel:

I would love a similar pair - have been on the lookout but no joy as yet. I did however get a similar pair in black with tiny polka dots in Marks & Spencers - I love their pajamas and underwear - great colours and styles....

Have you tried La Senza, Miss Golightly? I've definitely scored some very vintage-y sleepwear there and I've seen very similar to Miss Tautou's there!

 

[Laura Chase]

I wish ReVamp would make a blouse to match these slacks, it would make the perfect 30's pajama set! I LOVE this print, it's so Popova.

 

[HadleyH]

Miss Golightly, Tatou's pajamas are nice!!!!!!!!!!!!



I also would wear these ones, from around the late 1900s , socks and all they sure look comfy!

 

[Miss Golightly]

Have you tried La Senza, Miss Golightly? I've definitely scored some very vintage-y sleepwear there and I've seen very similar to Miss Tautou's there!

I haven't been into La Senza in a long time - I must have a look the next time I'm in town - thanks for the tip!

HadleyH - I just love mens style pjs on ladies - warm yet chic!

 

[olive bleu]

I have never purchased anything from this website, but they send me their catalogues all the time. One of these days when i have a dime to spare i do plan on ordering something.

http://www.wintersilks.com/viewprod...yID=2307&dept=Silk+for+Ladies-Sleepwear&prod=

http://www.wintersilks.com/viewprod...yID=2310&dept=Silk+for+Ladies-Sleepwear&prod=

http://www.wintersilks.com/viewprod...eepwear&prod=petite-silk+charmeuse+pajamas+++


http://www.wintersilks.com/viewprod...eepwear&prod=embroidered+charmeuse+pajama+set

 

[Deleted member 12480]

i have some awesome pjs from la senza, i'm wearing them right now, the button up shirt and matching bottoms in dark green tartan and they're so beautifully snuggly. Its that soft cottony fabric that some men's check shirts are made from and it makes you want to flee to bed to curl up in your warm snuggly jammies.

 

[Deleted member 12480]

i also have a fairly welcoming nightie from bhs that has been dubbed 'an owl' within my family. I think every female in my family owns one. Its particularly good for winter, warm soft fleece with long sleeves and a roo pocket. Whilst not particularly vintage, its comfortable as anything. Its also definitely one of those things you wear on your own or with close relatives!

 

[HadleyH]

Pajamas are fun!!!!!!!


"It Happened One Night" (1934)

 

[HadleyH]

... and Ginger too.... pajamas were worn by everyone in the 1930s!


"Stage Door" (1937)

 

[chanteuseCarey]

LADIES VINTAGE NIGHTWEAR, show us yours

The gents on FL have their own thread for nightwear- so we gals need one!!

Please show us your VINTAGE nightwear:

nightgowns, peignor (sp?) sets, robes, dressing gowns and jim-jams (pyjamas) from the WWI, Art deco and Golden Eras. Approximately from the 19-teens through just after WWII. Please skip the modern style stuff as that's not what FL is about.

Let's try to keep those photographs as discreet as we can and not showing any naughty bits-- We know the FL gents might occasionally peek through the keyhole of the Powder Room door!

VINTAGE-INSPIRED looks are welcome as long as they are a good representation of what the real vintage was like back in the day.

Historical photographs, archival ads etc, and any discussions are of course also welcome. Looking forward to seeing your pictures!