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How to Dress for Bedtime

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The key is comfort, so choose sleepwear that will allow you a good night's sleep.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Boxer Shorts
  • Lingerie
  • Men's Bathrobes
  • Men's Pajamas
  • Men's Slippers
  • Women's Bathrobes
  • Women's Pajamas
  • Women's Slippers
  1. Step 1

    Explore your many bedtime choices, including short and long gowns, fancy lingerie, boxers and a T-shirt, and pajamas (with either short or long legs and sleeves).

  2. Step 2

    Consider all the variables: Do you turn off the heat at night? Sleep under a heavy quilt? Open your window? Use the air conditioner? Dress accordingly if you prefer to be warm, very warm, cool or downright chilly.

  3. Step 3

    Keep in mind that flannel is warmer than cotton, and cotton will keep you cooler than silk or polyester.

  4. Step 4

    Remember that sleeping au naturel (in the buff) is actually warmer than wearing clothes. Until you get out of bed, that is.

  5. Step 5

    Stay even warmer with a sleeping cap or knit cap.

  6. Step 6

    Retain additional heat by keeping your feet warm and toasty with socks.

  7. Step 7

    Wear a robe over a gown or pajamas for extra warmth, or to hide nightclothes in case of guests or surprise visitors.

Tips & Warnings
  • Extra-large T-shirts are the most common sleepwear among the 20 to 30 set.
  • Most heat leaves the body through the head and feet, so if you're hot, don't cover them; if you're cold, keep 'em covered.
  • A sleeping partner will make the bed even warmer and should be counted as a variable.
  • Active sleepers may experience twisted nightclothes.

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natlog said

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on 10/14/2009 I tried sleeping in the buff, and found that it wasn't warmer.

cadence said

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on 10/10/2008 "Retain additional heat by keeping your feet warm and toasty with socks."

I love sleeping with socks on, although I tend to take them off while asleep!

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Anonymous said

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on 8/4/2006 If you toss and turn, things can get twisted pretty quickly and you wake up in a knot. Satin sheets and satin nighties or pajamas together will help to minimize the twisting. So if you toss and turn constantly, you should keep this in mind when choosing sleepwear.

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