Style Fashion I'm Obsessed with Sleepwear, and These Three Finds Are Pajama-Drawer Necessities Tried, tested, and very well-rested. By Betsy Cribb Betsy Cribb Betsy is the Home and Features Editor at Southern Living. She writes about a veritable potpourri of topics for print and digital, from profiling Southern movers-and-shakers and celebrating family traditions to highlighting newsy restaurant openings and curating the annual holiday gift guide. Prior to joining the Southern Living team in 2017 as the style editor, she worked at Coastal Living as an assistant editor covering pets and homes. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on October 2, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. As with her fine hair and fondness for chocolate-peanut butter-anything, I inherited my love of pajamas from my mom. If nature itself didn't predispose me to a penchant for pjs, then our family's Christmas Eve tradition of wearing matching sets sealed the deal. I've consequently racked up a serious collection of sleepwear over the years, but even with all my options, I find myself reaching for the same three things over and over again. It's my tried, tested, and well-rested trio of pajama-drawer necessities: An old-school nightshirt, a vintage-inspired crisp cotton set, and super-soft loungewear. Stock up on all three, and you'll never have a bad night's sleep (at least on account of your pajamas) again. An Old-School Nightshirt J. Crew If you're Team Ratty-Old T-Shirt-For-Pajamas (which I appreciate and support), consider upgrading to a menswear-inspired nightshirt. Like your tee, it offers maximum comfort, requires minimal effort, and leaves legs free of any restrictions. But the nightshirt does your worn-in tee one better: You can wear it to take out the trash without offending the neighbors. While my personal favorite nightshirt is no longer available (tear, tear), this end-on-end cotton nightshirt from J.Crew has all the hallmarks of a winning one—piped edges, a fanny-hiding hem, and light cotton—plus you can monogram it, if you're into that (BUY IT: $68; jcrew.com). If you want something that's cozier and less crisp than cotton, this Amorbella bamboo nightshirt from Amazon comes in 15 colors and has more than 250 5-star reviews (BUY IT: $30; amazon.com). A Vintage-Inspired Cotton Set LAKE Pajamas There is a place for heavy, flannel pajamas, but the South—at least for 10 months out of the year—is not it. I prefer my pajama pants sets made from cooler fabrics like poplin or pima cottons, and LAKE Pajamas, a women-owned company based in Savannah, makes my very favorites. (Hey Y'all host Ivy Odom loves them too!) While their Pima Shorts Sets are butter-soft, I'm partial to the Poplin Pants Set. They're my favorite pair to pack for trips, as they don't wrinkle much; and they're full-coverage, perfect for curling up on the porch with friends and a cup of coffee. Plus, with its Peter Pan collar, double pockets, and ¾ sleeves, the pajama shirt can actually pass as real clothes. I've even worn it with jeans on a video call for work. If you've been searching for a pajama set to wear whenever your in-laws are in town, this is it (BUY IT: $128; lakepajamas.com). For a similar look, try GLOBAL's 100% cotton pajamas set, which comes in 11 different patterns and has racked up more than 500 5-star reviews (BUY IT: $28; amazon.com). Super-Soft Loungewear Eberjey When the colder weather finally creeps in, I tuck away my poplin and pull out a Slouchy Modal Set from Miami, Florida-based Eberjey. I received the set as a gift, and every fall, I contemplate buying another pair so that I always have some on hand when mine are in the wash. The modal jersey is still significantly lighter than flannel, but it's incredibly cozy (like, make-your-friends-touch-it-to-feel-how-soft-it-is cozy) and hangs more stylishly than your run-of-the-mill sweatsuit. Sashes on the shirt and pants doubly ensure a comfortable fit (BUY IT: From $111; amazon.com). If you don't want to commit to the full set, you can also buy the tops and bottoms separately: (BUY IT: Heather Slouchy Tee from $31; amazon.com; and Heather Cropped Pants from $59, amazon.com). For an equally cute and cozy ensemble, order the SIORO Modal Pajama Set. It's garnered more than 500 5-star reviews, plus the two-piece set comes in 20 colors, from lilac to sea-foam green (BUY IT: $36; amazon.com). WATCH: This Best-Selling Amazon Pillow Set Has Over 7,000 Five-Star Reviews Alone Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit