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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.

phoenix Sat 27-Apr-19 17:58:27

Are you looking for the cotton jersey type, or the sort of shirt material ones, kitty?

Sorry to hear you are less than tickety boo, hope you get better soon.

phoenix Sat 27-Apr-19 18:01:21

PS Even more sorry to hear that you have a "crutch", is that to support your overfilled sinuses? grin

Sorry kitty, please forgive me!

Callistemon Sat 27-Apr-19 18:05:30

M&S pj bottoms have no depth to them from waist to crotch so are uncomfortable.
I did buy some in TK Maxx (or tacky max as my friend calls it) which were better but I don't know of any particular make.

Callistemon Sat 27-Apr-19 18:05:54

hope you feel better soon
flowers

humptydumpty Sat 27-Apr-19 18:15:47

Sorry not a pj fan for this very reason, why not try a jersey nightshirt instead, lots around including M&S

Coolgran65 Sat 27-Apr-19 18:19:41

I like jammies except for that very problem, not comfortable around 'the bits'. Also I like a nightdress that is ankle length, especially when having got changed early and not yet heading for bed. Like my legs covered while up and about. If nightie is short I wear pj bottoms with it and maybe take them off when I go to bed.

Comfort can usually be had (from the seams) if you wear knickers underneath and definitely the Jersey knit fabric for pj comfort.

My friend likes the silky satin finish fabric as she finds it slides over the sheets and makes turning over easier.

My pjs are all M & S probably because I lived near an Outlet Centre.

Gonegirl Sat 27-Apr-19 18:27:56

Get some men's ones? John Lewis?

nanny2507 Sat 27-Apr-19 18:29:37

i agree with gonegirl mens ones as more space around the bits

Grammaretto Sat 27-Apr-19 18:33:13

I'm not a fan of pjs either for the same reason. I bought a really expensive, but beautifully comfy, night gown from toa.st last year and never regretted it. After all you spend a long time in bed.?

J52 Sat 27-Apr-19 18:45:40

I like John Lewis 100% cotton. I usually buy a size larger so they’re really roomy and comfortable.

J52 Sat 27-Apr-19 18:47:33

P.S. my most recent are in the Lilley design - they’re in the sale now.?

Wobbles Sat 27-Apr-19 18:52:55

Matalan have some lovely pjs.
Hope you're feeling better soon

Willow500 Sat 27-Apr-19 18:59:25

Most of my pj's come from Matalan - depending on the time of year they have lovely fleecy ones for winter and cooler jersey or cotton types for summer. I don't wear them in bed - put them one early evening and when I get up but always wear knickers under them which definitely helps with the 'chafing'.

Hope you feel better soon.

kittylester Sat 27-Apr-19 18:59:58

Cotton Jersey Phoenix. I'll forgive you!

The reason I like pjs is that the tops have support (badly needed!!) though it is difficult to come by nowadays and my legs are appalling. Jersey nighties cling everywhere but might be the answer.

I'm currently wearing a pure cotton one like my mum would gave worn and cant stand it!!

Jl Mens are worth thinking about, thank you!

Gonegirl Sat 27-Apr-19 19:03:23

I do love my Marks and Sparks wincyette nighties though. Like a bit of air round my bits.

1inamillion Sat 27-Apr-19 19:06:20

Next and John Lewis have a nice range in pyjamas Kitty not sure about the fabrics, but worth a look.

mcem Sat 27-Apr-19 19:19:07

Don't like 'slippery'. Don't like hard seams. Don't like pure cotton/winceyette which needs ironing to be comfy.
So definitely cotton jersey.
Primark pj's wash beautifully, getting softer with every wash.
Tops n bottoms can be mixed n matched. They won't last forever but are inexpensive and there's a huge range of styles and colours.
Buy a size bigger than you need and you're sorted!
Now about to get into my pink trousers with grey t-shirt top and watch tv in bed!

Grammaretto Sat 27-Apr-19 19:34:36

Cotton jersey is too clingy and rides up IMO.

Callistemon Sat 27-Apr-19 19:52:06

I find the cotton jersey ones feel nice but, when I turn over in bed, they don't twizzle round with me!

Nothing slippery, though, I really don't like the feel of satin.

JoyBloggs Sat 27-Apr-19 20:12:18

kitty I know just what you mean, I have exactly the same needs regarding PJs! For the past few years I've been buying mine at a large branch of Sainbury's. I go in to buy food and come out with yet another pair of pyjamas, lost count of how many I've got! They're cotton jersey which goes really soft after a few washes. The jacket is button-through and mine are short-sleeved, with cropped trousers. They're very reasonable, think the last ones I bought were £12. Previous ones were only £9 during one of their 25% off promotions. (They also do long-sleeved ones with full length trousers but I think they might be less comfy.) I usually buy a size bigger than I am so they're super-roomy! The elastic round the waist is very gentle and when I lost a bit of weight I thought I might need to buy some braces to keep them up! grin

Allegretto Sat 27-Apr-19 20:15:31

I have always been a nightie person, as I found pyjama bottoms really uncomfortable, but I recently felt the need to buy pyjamas for a hospital visit. They were so comfortable that I bought a second pair exactly the same. M & S butterfly, cropped pyjamas. I will try to add a link.
www.marksandspencer.com/butterfly-print-pyjama-set/p/dsefcc66a5f975d2a72936a336524832c5?prevPage=plp

Pudding123 Sat 27-Apr-19 20:20:20

Just sleep in knickers !

Purpledaffodil Sat 27-Apr-19 20:35:51

Thanks for the link Allegretto
I had a look and indulged myself ready for an upcoming short break. Good luck with your hospital visit. flowers

tanith Sat 27-Apr-19 20:40:32

I’m with pudding123 ?