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Comfy pyjamas

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kittylester Sat 27-Apr-19 17:44:20

Can anyone suggest pyjamas that are reasonably priced, natural fabric and with seams in the trousers that are not really hard around the crutch.

My current ones are m and s and can get really uncomfortable when they ride up.

Sorry, if this is tmi but I've spent most of this week in bed with a sinus infection so the problem looms very large at the moment.

Grannytwo Tue 30-Apr-19 13:54:29

I too agree with Pudding 123

kittylester Mon 29-Apr-19 18:21:37

Meant to say that I'm half way through week 2 and was fine for the first week but have been mostly confined to bed for the past week. I couldn't drive either.

I hope we all get better quickly.

kittylester Mon 29-Apr-19 18:17:13

I went to our local Urgent Care Centre and have a sinus infection and a chest infection. I got antibiotics the size of pessaries.

petra Mon 29-Apr-19 17:53:04

saggi & Kitty
I'm just starting on week 3 of this bloody awful sinus thing.
I gave in this morning and got OH to take me to Drs, there's no way I could have driven.
Dr said it just has to run its course.

GabriellaG54 Mon 29-Apr-19 15:43:41

I buy cotton leggings from Primark (£2.80) and wear with a cami (£1.80) or vest top or could wear a tshirt. Cheap, wash well, dry quickly, no ironing. grin

GabriellaG54 Mon 29-Apr-19 15:40:02

I like the ones with cuffed bottoms to the trouser part. I mean 'cuffs as on joggers.
I buy mine from Primark and they are good value but the ones with straight trouser legs which ride up are a blooming nuisance. I have 2 prs M&S pjs with short sleeves and straight legged bottoms but they too constantly ride up and, as others have said, they are the low rise type. Not good.

Helennonotion Mon 29-Apr-19 09:58:33

I'm slightly jealous at all the posts mentioning keeping warm! I can't wear anything in bed as I'm always too damn hot and feel far too restricted with any kind of clothing on. Wearing a pair of close fitting leggings in bed is my idea of hell! God knows what I'll do if I have to go into hospital! I do know the pain of trousers being too short in the crotch dept. Being a taller person its been a struggle all my life. It still amazes me that most places do a 'one length fits all' size when in reality us ladies can be anything from just under 5 ft to just over 6 ft! Oh to be average height! Also I do feel strongly about getting a bit of air flow to the nether regions on a night!

Jaxie Mon 29-Apr-19 07:33:25

Nightie wearers: don't you wake up with cold legs when the nightie rides up? I have a pair of cotton jersey pjs from John Lewis with cuffed bands on the ankle; they have a softly elasticated waist band and the top is collarless, as collars make me too hot. Only thing is hideous grey printed design: I look like a set of faded curtains.

BradfordLass72 Mon 29-Apr-19 04:25:11

If you Google 'seamless pjs" it comes up with a lot of pages. Not sure if the design and/or price is what you're looking for though.

Joyfulnanna Mon 29-Apr-19 00:32:29

I always get mine from Primark..it's the only thing I buy there. You can get very very soft thin jersey pyjamas. Wash at 60 degrees then throw them into the Tumblr dryer and they never shrink of change shape, they actually get softer and more comfortable. Lots of variety in nice feminine prints too. Oh and not expensive so you can treat yourself to lots of pairs. You won't be disappointed. Good luck

Elrel Mon 29-Apr-19 00:10:06

Very comfy in colder weather in M&S thermal jersey pjs, long sleeves, full length legs. I keep going back to them, would love to buy more the same but unavailable. Bought last century!

HillyN Sun 28-Apr-19 23:16:13

My DD bought me a lovely soft pair of pyjamas for Christmas from Next. They were in a 'long' fitting with cuffed ankles to stop the legs riding up. They are the most comfortable pyjamas I have ever had, but I suspect they weren't cheap.

Merryweather Sun 28-Apr-19 22:49:24

I love the jersey ones I brought from ’Joe Browns’ so comfortable.
I spend half of my life in bed suffering from various diseases that prevent a normal lifestyle.
I understand the need for comfort well.
In hot weather, I usually end up in Debenhams shorts type undies (soft cotton) and a supportive vest type top as I too am quite top heavy, or a soft pull on style wireless bra.

heidimargaret Sun 28-Apr-19 21:39:22

I am a fan of Next nightwear and reasonably priced.

lemongrove Sun 28-Apr-19 19:46:12

I only wear perfume in bed (TMI I know! grin but like some pj’s for lounging about in,watching tv or reading in the evening, and have two pairs from Tesco which seem fine to me.
Get well soon Kitty ?

GrammaH Sun 28-Apr-19 19:45:26

I'm with Bazza and wear nothing in bed unless we've got visitors & I may have to get up in the night in which case it's a pair of M&S embroidered cotton PJs which are very beautiful & reasonably comfy.

Grandmama Sun 28-Apr-19 19:28:15

I have several pairs of M&S pyjamas, bought them when there was an offer some time ago, cotton jersey knit. Love them, wouldn't go back to nighties.

kittylester Sun 28-Apr-19 18:56:11

saggi, I've had relief using the salt water nasal washes.

Grannyknot Sun 28-Apr-19 18:37:08

Full size soft cotton knickers in black and oversized cotton T-shirts in various colours are my go-to PJs. (But the M&S butterfly set looks very nice, I shall check it out instore).

Don't like seams, so sometimes I turn the T-shirts inside out grin Don't like nighties, they wind around me like a corkscrew, I must toss and turn a lot.

The most uncomfortable pair of PJs I've ever owned are a pair from Liberty in stiff cotton, a gift from husband, I shudder to think what they must have cost.

floorflock Sun 28-Apr-19 18:09:32

I wear Edinburgh Woollen Mill PJ's which are roomy and very comfortable.

Saggi Sun 28-Apr-19 18:09:11

Oh kittylester...you and me both...I had an eye operation ( ptosis)... to repair a mistake made when I had a cataract op a year ago ... no sooner had I got home from hospital than I came down with a sinus infection. Because of the op, the doctor gave me 10 days course of anti-biotics ...didn’t even touch the sides. It’s been 20 days of absolute misery , as never having had trouble with sinus’s before I hadn’t realised how painful and bu he’d up it can be. Stitches from op are coming out tomorrow and then I’m straight back to doctor. I didn’t even realise that sleep isn’t an option with bad sinus problems. I’ve only had 2 hours a night in all this time. The option of staying in bed has not been an option as I’m my husbands carer. He’s not incapable of looking after me for a while...just unwilling.

tiredoldwoman Sun 28-Apr-19 17:58:03

I bought some 2 weeks ago from Sainsburys , I wore them last night and felt good in them ! Sort slightly stretchy fabric in a lovely pale pink check .

kittylester Sun 28-Apr-19 17:00:06

I usually have chop and chage tops and bottoms - but ivd decided to become more sophisticated!! grin

But I really need support for my bust but cant stand the thought of a sleep bra.

jacq10 Sun 28-Apr-19 16:43:06

Just checked my favourite pair and they, like quite a few others recommended on here, are from Sainsbury's. Viscose material, roomy and not at all clingy! Think I got them reduced at the end of last summer.

HildaW Sun 28-Apr-19 15:42:46

I've just been trawling around for a decent lightweight dressing gown and was reminded of a rather old fashioned site that I had used for DH's socks.....Woods of Shropshire. They seem to stock some rather nice traditional PJs. The prices vary, you can push the boat out or there are more budget friendly ones.