Choose pyjamas by checking seven things: how you will use them, fabric composition, coverage, fit, small details, which pieces are included, and care. Start with what you already like wearing, then use the individual listing to answer the questions a photograph cannot.
Seven decisions before you buy
1. Sleeping, relaxing, or both?
Think about an ordinary evening rather than an idealised outfit. Do you change just before bed, or spend several hours reading, cooking or sitting on the sofa in the same clothes? Note what bothers you in your current nightwear: a collar against your neck, a waistband when seated, or excess fabric around your legs.
If you want one piece for several uses, our guide to loungewear and sleepwear explains where the categories overlap. Neither label alone tells you whether a garment will suit you.
2. Check composition, not just appearance
Read the fibre composition for each item, including separately listed tops and bottoms. A silky or shiny appearance does not prove that a garment is 100% silk. If you are looking specifically for silk, the Pure Silk collection is a browsing starting point; the individual product information still matters.
Use familiar clothes to identify your preferences for texture and weight. Check the individual fabric description alongside your preferences for texture and weight.
3. Choose sleeve and leg coverage separately
You may prefer covered legs and bare arms, or shorts with a longer-sleeved top. Consider your bedroom, bedding and how much fabric you like against your skin, not just the season. Our long versus short pyjama guide compares these choices in more detail.
4. Look beyond the size letter
The international clothing-size conversion table is a starting point for comparing size labels. It does not give body or garment measurements. Check any dimensions actually listed on the product page and establish whether they describe the body or the garment before comparing them.
For garment dimensions, a similar item you own can be a useful reference if measured in the same way. Ask support for missing fit or length details rather than guessing. When trying on, check sitting, reaching and bending: does the waistband press, do buttons pull, or does fabric restrict movement? There is no automatic size-up rule.
5. Inspect the details you will notice
Look at the photographs and description for closures, straps, seams, waist construction and any pockets. Decide which matter to you rather than assuming every design has them. Choose colours and patterns you enjoy, but also consider whether a fastening or trim sits where you would rather have a plain surface.
6. Confirm separates or set contents
Check which pieces the listing includes. Some outfits are offered as a complete set; others have separate listings for the top and bottom. For separates, select the size and colour of each piece and check that both are available. You can also combine a new piece with something you already own.
7. Read the care requirements first
The garment's care label controls washing, drying and ironing. Do not infer machine washability from the fibre name or from another garment by the same brand. If care information is missing before purchase, ask for it and decide whether the required routine suits you.
Quick buying checklist
Before ordering, confirm your intended use, composition, sleeve and leg length, size information, important details, included pieces and care requirements. Resolve any missing specifics before choosing.
Common questions
How much room should pyjamas have?
Enough for the movements you make without uncomfortable pulling or pressure. The right amount depends on the cut and your preferences; a size label alone cannot establish it.
Does a pictured combination include both pieces?
Only if the listing explicitly says so. Otherwise, check each piece separately.
Can all silk pyjamas be washed?
Do not assume so. Follow the individual care label, including whether washing is permitted at all.
Explore the current Last sizes selection when you are ready to browse individual pieces.
