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Tresco Tue 10-Nov-15 19:57:46

Why do manufacturers think that both your IQ and your age plummet at night only to return to normal during the day? I do not want slippers with toy dogs on the toes, nightdresses/pyjamas with cartoon characters/silly slogans/twee pictures, etc, etc. I'd like something stylish and grown up, but not fuddy duddy nor overtly "sexy". I've just looked at M&S ballerina slippers and there isn't a pair I'd contemplate. Of course, I realise this is a personal view and other people may love them!

Alima Thu 10-Dec-15 06:31:28

.....is that why it's hairy?

FarNorth Thu 10-Dec-15 07:29:10

Birthday suit, crun?

FarNorth Thu 10-Dec-15 07:37:13

Yes petra I too used to be happier in the nuddy but nowadays I feel cold if I don't wear something substantial, preferably with a collar to avoid draughts round the neck.
Men's nightshirts can be good, rather than a nightie.

granjura Thu 10-Dec-15 09:28:46

Well I live in a cold climate in winter- and can't bear to sleep with the window closed- or I get a headache. So a good duvet and a good cotton nightie, yes.

crun Thu 10-Dec-15 12:30:54

I could do with a better looking one FarNorth, it's getting a bit the worse for wear these days.

Alima Thu 10-Dec-15 14:30:07

Aaaah, now I get it!!

Rosiebee Sat 16-Jan-16 22:23:35

Used to be happiest sleeping without, but now it's a cotton, sleeveless nightie, preferably white with a square neckline. Does that sound a bit neurotic?? Not cotton jersey or tee-shirt like material. I once had to go and buy and wear a long sleeved and high necked Winceyette nightie when I had to be dressed as Grandma from 'Allo, Allo - don't ask! I thought I would suffocate. Couldn't begin to think about pyjamas! Do you wear them with knickers? I feel hot just thinking about things around my waist - or what's left of it.hmm

TwiceAsNice Sat 16-Jan-16 23:45:45

I buy silky nighties from M&S ribbon straps or slightly wider they come to calf length and I have also bought one just to the knee. They come in pretty prints. I wouldn't wear cartoon characters either, I'm not 5! Can't stand pyjamas or anything with a sleeve. Not so much choice as previous years I see they do similar in BHS

Nelliemoser Sun 17-Jan-16 00:23:49

Oh dear! Nothing slinky for me. I always wear pyjamas, cotton or polycotton. I can't stand nighties rucked up around my backside. No slogans or pictures often checks. I am sitting here in my dressing gown and my navy PJs with white dots.
I am really nesh and I seem to go into hibernation mode when I sleep and I generate no extra heat at all. I think I must have dormouse genes some where in my DNA.

downtoearth Sun 17-Jan-16 18:19:46

Dont wear anything ...

Skipper Thu 18-Feb-16 03:26:52

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NanaandGrampy Thu 18-Feb-16 09:34:14

I don't wear anything to bed - I'm warm blooded smile but do wear pjs for lounging and wandering round the house.

I buy them in Florida when we go on holiday. The Americans all seem to wear nightwear of some description so there is a lot more choice, in a greater range of sizes and lots of things without motifs. Grown up nightwear smile

Imperfect27 Thu 18-Feb-16 09:51:02

OP, I'm with you on this one. I find M&Co stock a nice range, from practical to pretty/slinky and a good range of sizes.

Gagagran Thu 18-Feb-16 10:23:23

JayH I've pm'd you!

Rhonab Thu 18-Feb-16 15:11:24

Just go naked!!! ?

MVYP Thu 22-Sept-16 14:11:58

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