The Humble Cotton Nighty
Fashion has changed over the years. But, one item that has stood the test of time is the nightie. A simple flowing gown often found in pastel colours, with a loose fit. They are simply perfect to catch a good night’s sleep in. You get them in a wide range of colours, sizes, lengths and sleeve options. Common styles available are chemise, slips or full length nightgowns that fall all the way right down to your ankles.
When getting yourself a nighty, keep the following in mind. First and foremost, buy only cotton. Jersey cotton is best. If you want your ladies nighties to keep you warm during winters as well, you can perhaps get yourself a brushed cotton nighty. A brushed cotton nighty uses a special weave that allows even cotton to trap in heat. They won’t leave you hot or flushed either. Just warm and cozy, helping you sleep through the night, without waking up unpleasantly.
Cotton nighties are of course exceptionally comfortable during summers or warmer months. They are light, airy and very soft to the touch, giving you all the comfort you need to sleep well.
Length of nighty plays a big part in how well you sleep through the night. It might take a little bit of experimenting to find out what length suits you best. If you sleep cold, a full length nighty with even a long sleeve nightdress might be a great idea to start with. If you however run hot, a chemise nightgown with a short or cap or sleeveless sleeves will be a good option. If you really struggle with the cold even when under the sheets, you can perhaps look at cotton nighties that have an additional fleece lining. Fleece is great at keeping you warm but without the flushed or hot feeling that polyester or heavier materials provide.
There are even Victorian style nighties that will take you back to the times when all white nighties were the norm. Despite their ornamental style, these all-cotton nighties are incredibly soft to sleep in.
When buying a cotton nighty, ensure that you are buying machine washable nighties. Some cotton nighties are too delicate to be washed in the washer and dryer. They will generally have a temperature rating to let you decide if it is something you can practically buy. Just buying 3-4 nighties will allow you to create your nightly wardrobe that will easily last you a couple of years if you take care of them. And, they won’t cost you that much either. At places like Malay Apparel UK, you get high quality ladies nighties for as low £7.95, with free shipping included. Malay Apparel UK is UK’s #1 destination for affordable but high quality cotton nighties.
