Help me splurge on some fancy pajamas/loungewear

August 28, 2015 9:33 AM

I'm looking to upgrade my collection of PJs with some really nice tops and bottoms that are worthy of slipping on after a nice long nighttime bath. They must be made of super soft fabric, with pants in a long inseam and top either tank-style or short-sleeve. I don't really like quirky prints, but I do like things that are flowy and sort of elegant. More snowflakes inside.

Yes to:
-33-34" inseam for the pants is a MUST
-soft flowy fabrics like modal or some sort of cotton blend
-drapey loose cut, but still with style and femininity

No to:
-flannel. I am a human furnace and don't need help staying warm at night
-lots of lace, ruffles, or super frilly stuff
-loud cartoony prints or words
-plaid
-tight fitting tank tops or leggings-style bottoms
-button-up tops (impossible with my chest)
-shorts, chemises, gowns, caftans, capris, or anything that's not full-length pants

It does not have to be a matching set - I am willing to buy the pants and top separately if necessary. The hardest part has been finding bottoms that meet my inseam and fabric/style criteria.

My ideal is something like this because it is sort of drapey and elegant, not your typical tee-and-cotton-pants pajamas. But alas, the inseam is only 29".

That said, I will take something more casual if it is really nice quality and has some other interesting feature (asymmetrical neckline, for example).

I'm willing to spend up to $150ish.

posted by joan_holloway to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (11 answers total)

These Athleta pants are intended to be yoga pants, but they are 100% cotton, flowy, and the tall has a 35" inseam. I generally find Athleta clothing good quality and they have free returns if they don't work out.
posted by insectosaurus at 10:10 AM on August 28, 2015

True&Co is perfect for this.

I can vouch for the easy-fit pants, flowy shorts, and racerback tanks. Everything is super soft, drapey, feminine, and, as a typically non-pajama wearer, I love wearing them to bed. I also bought a set for my mom, who loves pjs, and she raves about them.

On preview, totally more casual then you're looking for, but still very soft.
posted by Marinara at 10:21 AM on August 28, 2015 [1 favorite]

Hanro pajamas are a bit beyond your price range, but they are exceptionally well made and last forever. The inseam on these Brooklyn Long Sleeve Pajamas is 33.5" in sizes L and XL. I just called the store and had them measure, as I coincidentally also need to order drapey, minimalist pajamas for a tall person!
posted by apparently at 10:46 AM on August 28, 2015

Soma might check all your boxes. Not all of their PJs are in wild prints.
posted by PorcineWithMe at 12:23 PM on August 28, 2015

There are also these silk lounge pants available on Sierra Trading Post -- $180, but normally almost $400! Must be like wearing angelwings and swansdown. Inseam is 31" on size medium, large may be longer. STP is good about answering these sorts of questions on their customer helpline.
posted by apparently at 1:28 PM on August 28, 2015

Response by poster: Thank you for the suggestions thus far. The inseam is probably the most important criteria that I cannot budge on. I LOVE Soma but all of their lounge pants currently in stock only have about a 30" inseam, and the only pair they make that sometimes comes in a longer inseam is boring black (and currently not available).
posted by joan_holloway at 2:47 PM on August 28, 2015

Eberjey. I usually wear a 29 inseam and all their pants are very long on me-- so I stick to their non pants sleepwear which is soft and (in my opinion) not exorbitantly priced.
posted by Hypatia at 5:32 PM on August 28, 2015

I really like Victoria Secret pajama sets - cut generously and they wear forever. I don't know if they have what you want, but they have long inseams on many of their styles. The cotton blend knits feel wonderful - see https://www.victoriassecret.com/sleepwear/pajamas/the-sleepover-knit-pajama?cm_sp=&ProductID=261512&CatalogueType=OLS

Avoid VS satin stuff. All poly and makes you feel sticky.
posted by Sweet Dee Kat at 7:35 PM on August 28, 2015

Joan_ If you shop the Soma website, you can filter for Tall sizes which have a 33.5" inseam.
posted by PorcineWithMe at 5:16 AM on August 29, 2015

(I just searched the site and found several awesome prints available in Tall!)
posted by PorcineWithMe at 5:17 AM on August 29, 2015

If you're already familiar with Soma, have you tried Chico's travelers line? The pieces aren't labeled as pajamas, but seriously, they're pajamas...that you can dress up with a big belt and necklace. They sleep nice and coolly, too. I don't know about the inseam length but at 5'4" they're very long on me.
posted by mimi at 6:50 AM on August 30, 2015