I’ve been joining up regularly with Styling You’s “Everyday Style” challenge for two years now, and it really has helped me feel better about myself.
Working from home, it’s often tempting to take the easy option, and not really bother with my appearance. Joining in with #everydaystyle has really motivated me to make an effort, even if it IS only myself and the kitty that see it! Just because I’m at home, doesn’t mean I can’t love the clothes I’m wearing and feel good about how I look!
But what about our every night style?!
I was guilty for a long, long time – of not really bothering with my every night style. I mean, it’s not like anybody saw me wearing my nightie, except for my kids, and the hubster … it’s not like he counts or anything 😉 .
But then I realised: we spend at least a third of our lives in our night wear. Many change into it as soon as they get home from work; others don’t get a chance to change out of their nightwear til close to lunch time (especially if they have small children!); while some just can’t be bothered at all on weekends or days off (isn’t that right, Miss 19 …)!
So just like our everyday style, we may as well wear something that is not only comfortable (for sleeping), but makes us feel great about ourselves at the same time.
Sharing My Every Night Style
My every night style of choice is a simple satin chemise nightie – all year round. I used to be a cold little frog that had to wear flannel PJ’s, bedsocks, and multiple layers in winter, but since my hysterectomy my thermostat has changed and even on the coldest nights, although I might go to bed in PJs I have to ditch them after an hour or so because I overheat.
I love my satin nighties! They are so silky and soft, and I feel pretty in them. I don’t need to wear a bra, yet still look reasonably decent.
Your every night style might be completely different – there is a great range of mix and match tops and bottoms available (personally I find it hard enough to work out that sort of stuff in the day time, let alone at night!).
Or, you might prefer baby doll PJ’s, t-shirt nighties, satin lounging pyjamas, a glamourous long negligee, a sweatshirt and trackie dacks, or even sleeping in the raw (not such a good idea with grown children in the house) …
Just remember to make it something you love. Throw out your ratty nightwear, or your hubby’s old t-shirts – you deserve better than that! Why not make it your New Year’s Resolution?!
What does your current every night style look like?! And would you be game enough to share your #everynightstyle on Instagram or Facebook?!
Linking up with My Home Truths.
I have 3 pairs of pants and tees pjs that I wear at night. After they start to go daggy I buy new ones. I had a big cull of my summer sleepwear and deforest need to add some nighties to my night time attire.
Haha deforest meant de-cluttered!! 🙂
Miss 19 has an ah-mazing collection of pants/shorts and tees/singlet tops … I think her mother is addicted to buying whatever cute ones she sees … 😉
Whoot whoooo.
That’s said with a smile- everything I’m typing looks bitchy this morning?? Not meant that way….
I would never think of anything you said as bitchy, Lydia! 😉
Naww shanks honey x
Woohoo Janet – looking rather sexy in your pretty night attire! I must say, I don’t have anything sexy or satin at the moment – mostly comfy cotton from Tar-jay. Occasionally I splash out and buy some nice new PJs from Sussan too! 🙂 x
My nightie and robe set both came from Target last Summer 🙂
Wolf whistle ! Looking great in that night style . I usually wear pj pants and tanktops to bed . I am always conscious of the possibility of having a middle of the night rush to hospital with sick kids . X
I know what you mean – I don’t know how any parent can go commando. What if there’s a fire in the middle of the night?!!!!
Good for you Janet, that’s a great achievement linking with Nikki’s site. I admire your decision to show everyone how cool and well-dressed you can be. Kudos! Denyse
Thanks Denyse – I must confess I don’t join every day – some days my style is not worth sharing 😉 . Or I figure it’s something I’ve worn/photographed 7000 times before …
I am so a husband’s tshirts to bed. If anything at all. It is QLD summer after all.
I should have added a disclaimer, please don’t share your #everynightstyle if you go commando LOL …
Oh you’re funny. I couldn’t show you my every night style cause often it is nothing. lol
Yes, prob best not to share on social media then!
I am a total day when it comes to my every night style.. Pair of boxer shorts and a polo shirt are my current pj’s of choice! Lol…
Sounds comfy! And who says boxers and polos can’t be cute?!
Love your style and your new looking blog. I had plans to return to blogging today but life threw more than a few lemons our way and I’ve given myself even more time off. Hopefully back on track for Worth Casing Wednesday.
I hope so Raych – I’m planning to link up!
I’m guilty of wearing the rattiest old pjs. I will wear them until they get holes and start falling apart. I did however splurge on a Peter Alexander satin nightie when I was pregnant {because I deserved it and needed to feel nice}, unfortunately it got so stretched out of shape I can’t really wear it any more. It probably is time I threw out all my old pjs and bought something nicer.
There are so many great ones now, and you don’t have to pay a fortune. Miss 19 and I are always picking up night wear in Kmart or Big W for well under $20 … addiction? Who us?! 😉
Mine is a pair of floral pj shorts and a tshirt, not very inspiring.
It sounds comfy though and I’m a big fan of florals!
I’m a shirt and shorts sort of girl when it comes to nightwear – I love being comfy at night. I’ve tried the nightie/chemise road but I just don’t feel comfortable in it. It’s funny how we all have different preferences when it comes to bedtime attire!
I can’t stand anything restrictive on my tummy at night, unless it’s really loose – hence my choice of nighties!
Lovely nightwear! I wouldn’t be brave enough to post pics of myself in my pj’s as they’re quite daggy, lol!
I’m a bit worried that weird men will get their jollies over my pics, fingers crossed they don’t find them!
Looking good there, Janet! I may have to invest in something like this. I’m feeling a bit blah after breast cancer and having weird hair and menopause and all that. Might give me a lift. Or I might hate it and go back to my nanna nighties LOL!
It’s worth a try and they don’t cost the earth. My lovely Miss 19 bought me this set for Christmas a year or two ago. At least they never have to worry what to give me for a present!!!