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Retiring to bed for a good night's sleep, the last thing you want is to be uncomfortable in stuffy sleepwear. That's one of the reasons why pyjamas made of lightweight cotton have become such a popular choice, whether nestling under a dressing gown in the winter or keeping women cool on summer nights, even when the air conditioning is turned off.
Satin pyjamas and sexy lingerie may do the trick for a night in with your partner, but once it's time to settle down for a relaxing sleep, you want to ensure that your clothing is a help, rather than a hindrance. Cotton is a material that really breathes, unlike synthetic materials which can raise your body temperature and have the opposite effect when all you want to do is switch off and drift away at the end of a hectic day.
There are other steps you can take to complement your cotton pyjamas in creating the ideal environment to rest, such as making sure your bedroom is fully ventilated, comfortably furnished and avoiding exercise and other engaging activities close to bedtime, but your choice of nightwear is a sensible place to start
Cotton pyjamas can be so comfortable in fact, that you shouldn't be surprised if you're reluctant to switch back to your work clothes the next day. Particularly in the summer, when the evenings can be warm and uncomfortable, there's no shame in strolling around the house in a comfy set of pyjamas, and away from the eyes of your friends and colleagues you're free to be yourself without having to worry about cutting a fine figure.
Just because it's a practical choice, that doesn't mean pyjamas can't still look good, and the wide range of styles available for women's pyjamas means you can still look your best, in your favourite colours, at all times of the day or night.
While choosing pyjamas isn't as stressful as kitting out the rest of your wardrobe, it's still important to make sure your pyjamas are the right size, as tops that are too small or too large won't have the same effect in keeping you cool and relaxed. With short- and long-sleeved options to suit your style, and vest and shorts if you want to give your arms and legs optimum room to breathe, you can rest comfortable in your bed and in your body with a well-chosen pair of women's pyjamas.
