There are some pieces in every wardrobe that take pride of place - they’re on high rotation, well cared for and easily accessible. But on the flip side, there are some items that get overlooked or forgotten, thrown in a bottom drawer and barely contribute to the wardrobe’s aesthetic or value as a whole. They’re perceived as serving a basic need and nothing more, so they don’t have to look good, or be given much attention.
In many cases, sleepwear inadvertently falls into this later category.
But if the luxury activewear industry has taught us anything, it’s that multi-tasking clothing staples are an easy and instant way to reinvigorate any wardrobe. And often become our go-to favourites.
In the same way that a stylish, well-fitting pair of leggings and a cropped tee can just as easily take you to brunch, as they would to a Pilates class, the right pair of pyjamas can dress you for limitless occasions, not just for bed.
If you’re the type of person who has always settled for wearing an old t-shirt, or mismatching sweats to bed, taking a fresh approach to sleepwear could open a whole new world of styling options for you.
Let’s take one pair of high quality, linen or silk pyjamas as an example, think comfy, wide-leg long pants and a relaxed fit, long-sleeved shirt.
You could wear them to bed as a set, obviously!
But outside of the bedroom think about this -
- You could add a pair of sneakers, tuck the shirt in, roll the sleeves up and wear them together to the farmer’s market.
- You could wear the shirt with a pair of jeans and sandals and you’re set for brunch.
- You could style the pants with heels, a t-shirt and blazer and you’re dressed for work.
- You could wear the set, shirt unbuttoned, over bikinis and you’re instantly in holiday mode.
If you invest in the right sleepwear, the options for how to wear them are endless.
When you start to view your pyjamas as not just one set of clothes for bed, but as multifunctional wardrobe pieces for any occasion – pants; shirt; matching set, you instantly triple the ways you can wear them, and increase your wardrobe options by at least threefold.
But beware, not all pyjama sets are created equal…
Check out all our KENI Sleepwear styles here.
