Gransnet forums

Chat

What do you sleep in?

(96 Posts)
Nelliemoser Fri 25-Jan-13 17:24:16

Always pyjamas, right now fleecy ones. I never seem to generate any heat at night. I can't be doing with nighties at all, they always end up bunched up around my midriff and my legs freeze. My hot water bottle rarely gets a holiday either.

Ariadne Fri 25-Jan-13 17:23:54

Well, my Tempur mattress is on top of a sprung mattress so there, jingl

jemimavic Fri 25-Jan-13 17:22:33

Had to laugh at you shysal however I am the same and just in case of fire flood or sleepwalking I wear M&S pyjamas but in 2 sizes bigger than my usual for comfort and they have to be cotton.

Smoluski Fri 25-Jan-13 17:21:16

birthday suit.

Ana Fri 25-Jan-13 17:17:58

Good heavens! Is it an antique? confused

j07 Fri 25-Jan-13 17:16:29

My mattress is stuffed with mohair! [showingoff]

(it's got springs too)

Ana Fri 25-Jan-13 17:16:05

Longish nightie with long sleeves in this weather! No knickers though...
And sometimes dressing-gown on top of the bed (as Jingl says, sheddable)

j07 Fri 25-Jan-13 17:15:21

Oh God! Can't rely on him. hmm

#havetobecarefulhedoesntgetthewrongidea

Ella46 Fri 25-Jan-13 17:14:28

Short, big, baggy T shirt type nighties, not pjs as they twist round my legs. I need something over my shoulders and around my neck, or I wake up and can't move my head.

Ariadne Fri 25-Jan-13 17:13:34

Not at all, jingl! Big duvet, Tempur mattress and even DH (who wears the same) on the other side of the bed (where he stays mostly, before you lot start jumping to conclusions!) all add warmth. I do keep a nightshirt thing handy when DGC are staying, though - wouldn't want to frighten them!

DH is away at the moment, and I did add a fleece throw last night..

Grannyknot Fri 25-Jan-13 17:13:03

barrow [thumbs up]. smile.

moomin Fri 25-Jan-13 17:12:55

Same here Ariadne! j07 OH keeps me warm wink

Barrow Fri 25-Jan-13 17:10:51

DHs T shirts

shysal Fri 25-Jan-13 17:10:47

I am always too hot at night, so I wear Sloggi soft bra top and pants. I sleep under only a sheet all year round. I could never be in the 'nuddy' in case the house catches fire and I have to go outside!

j07 Fri 25-Jan-13 17:10:43

Oh yes! The bed socks! Although I hook them off (each with the other foot) at some point in the night.

The dressing gowns go on top of the duvet. #sheddable

FlicketyB Fri 25-Jan-13 17:08:30

Long sleeved, mid-length cotton jersey T shirt style nightdress in winter, similar length sleeveless light cotton nightdress in summer.

In winter I do sometimes add a dressing gown fluffy fabric style night dress on top of my usual night dress and bed socks

j07 Fri 25-Jan-13 17:08:18

Ariadne* Flip me! Chilly or what?! shock

j07 Fri 25-Jan-13 17:07:37

Preferably pink.

j07 Fri 25-Jan-13 17:07:22

Actually, I was going to say my bed.

Apart from that, Marks & Sparks cosy type of cotton nighties at the moment. Long sleeves, below knee length, and as close to my chin as possible.

No knickers! Not in bed!

Ariadne Fri 25-Jan-13 17:05:17

Nothing!

Grannyknot Fri 25-Jan-13 17:01:08

... and don't say Chanel No 5, that's been done! What made me think about this, is SIL who always wears (granted, gorgeous) matching negligee sets with strappy nightie and sweeping gown - tripped on the latter at the top of the stairs, took a tumble and broke her foot. So she's got 'the look' right I guess but how comfortable is it to sleep in (apart from dangers of stepping on the darn thing).

Despite my best efforts and one embarrassing (when I think of it now) visit to the shop where everything is in red and black and covered in lots of lace (and purchase is still languishing in the drawer having been worn once or twice - it was just so uncomfortable, I always default to: comfy oversized T-shirt (don't like long sleeves they drive me mad; straps too twisty); must be cotton; got to reach mid-thigh - not too long or they corkscrew. Comfy knickers underneath - or not wink

What do other people sleep in?