Reader Question: How Do I Find Pajamas That are Warm but Still Sexy?

How do you choose sexy pajamas–that are still warm?

Every Monday I like to post a reader question, and since it’s the middle of January and absolutely freezing in most parts of Canada and the northern United States (and in Northern Europe and Asia, too!), I thought this may be a good one to tackle.

I received this question from a reader:

Hi Sheila! I saw your Girl Talk with your funny video clip with wearing a flannel nightgown so he knows it’s “No Trespassing”. And I get it. I don’t want to turn my husband off at night. But at the same time, it’s so blasted cold here, and my husband likes turning the heat down overnight and using really warm blankets. But that means I need warm pajamas. Any suggestions on sexy warm pajamas?

I get it!

And here’s that video she’s talking about:

So let’s talk about how to choose pajamas that don’t say “No Trespassing”, but that still keep us from freezing! I’ve written quite a bit on this blog about how frumpy makes us grumpy, and how modest shouldn’t mean dowdy. But warm shouldn’t mean dowdy, either. So let’s figure out how to look great together.

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Go with a 2-Piece Set

Nightgowns tend to be colder, and you have to wear them with really thick socks, which can be off-putting in its own way.

In general, then, to stay warm, stick to a 2-piece pajama set.

But how do you make it sexy?

Bright Colors Make for Sexy Pajamas

Go for bright colors, like deep red or deep purple–or even black. Stay away from pastels which are too “girly”.

 

Jockey Women’s Cotton Cardigan Pajama Set, $40.50

See it here.

Think the Right Prints for Sexy Pajamas

Shy away from anything with small cute animals (like kittens), or ice cream cones or flowers, or anything that looks like a 12-year-old girl could wear it.

Instead, go for something like a leopard print, or a plaid.

Del Rossa Cotton Flannel Pajama Set, Plaid, $32.99
See it here.
Del Rossa Leopard Print Cotton Flannel Pajamas, $32.99
See it here.
Buttons are Sexy!

…because they can be UNbuttoned. So try to stick to 2-piece ensembles that have buttons instead of just being a pullover.

Ekouaer Long Sleeve Pajama Set, $33.99
See it here.
Choose Form Fitting Pajamas to Make You Feel Sexy

Victoria Secret, for instance, has these form-fitting flannel long john pajamas. No one can say these are dowdy, but they do keep one warm!

Victoria’s Secret Thermal Long Janes Pajamas, $59.99
See it here.

Here’s another pair of thermal pajamas which are warm, but aren’t baggy:

Betsey Johnson Knit Legging Pajama Set, $32.66
See it here.
Something He Loves Can Be Sexy!

Is he really into sports? Why not buy some flannel pajamas that celebrate his team (or your team)?

Pittsburgh Penguins Flannel Pajama Pants, $29.95
See it here.
Warm Pajamas Can Still Be Satin

Satin can be surprisingly warm, and the material says “sexy”. So try mixing it up, and don’t just go for cotton or flannel or fleece.

Del Rossa Women’s Satin Pajama Set, $34.99
See it here.

Here’s another tip: buy some satin sheets! If you’ve got a really warm duvet, then satin sheets will still keep you warm enough, and they can add some heat to the bedroom.

Red Satin Sheet Set, $28.00
See it here.

Finally, here’s something I always recommend: Keep a space heater near the bed at night. If you and your hubby don’t want to pay to heat the whole house overnight, you can at least pay for a few minutes of electricity to keep your half of the bed warm! And then it’s easier to want to get OUT of those pajamas–whichever ones you’re wearing–and have some fun.

Let me know in the comments: How do you feel pretty and feminine if you’re a northern girl like me and it’s freezing at night? What do you wear?

And remember: If you’d like to see me in person, I’m taking my Girl Talk on tour in the eastern United States this winter and spring, and in the western United States next year. Just contact my assistant Tammy, and she’ll send you all the info you need to see whether it will work for your church. I’d love to meet you!

 

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