A nightgown is an indispensable item of women's clothing. Designed for sleep and relaxation. Refers to underwear. A shirt made of thin soft fabric will provide a woman with complete comfortable rest; its elegant cut and design will highlight the beauty of the figure and hide imperfections. This article will tell you about women's sleepwear, suitable materials, models for different occasions.
The main rules for choosing a nightie
A nightgown is not only a useful, necessary thing for relaxation, but also a very attractive, erotic object of seduction. Modern light industry produces women's shirts of various styles. How to choose a decent shirt, what to pay attention to? Here are a few points to consider when purchasing a product for relaxation and sleep:
- Material. Choose natural, breathable, soft. Consider the season. For warm weather - thin linen, natural or viscose silk, satin. For autumn and winter - natural or viscose wool, modal, fleece, knitwear, flannel.
- Model. The style and cut must correspond to the intended purpose of the product. For a comfortable, cozy stay, choose a loose-fitting item.
- Size. The nightgown should be loose, slightly emphasize the curves of the body, and not restrict movement during sleep. The main criteria when choosing a size are the length of the product, free width at the hips, waist and chest.
- Color spectrum. Choose warm, soft pastels. Calm shades have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, soothe, and encourage a cozy rest. Classic colors - gold, blue, pink, lavender, coffee - are suitable for adult ladies. Active young women can afford brighter, provocative tones and shades - black and white mix, red, purple, bright turquoise, rich pink.
- Quality. Carefully examine the quality of cut and tailoring. Look at the even stitching, the processing of the seams, the even distribution of gathers, the ruffle in the product. Sticking threads, rough decor, crookedly sewn flounces, and lace indicate the poor quality of the shirt.
Colors and tones
Traditionally, nightgowns were made in soft, pastel colors. Today the choice pleases with a wide palette of shades. And yet, experts recommend choosing calm colors for sleep, although no one will forbid ardent ladies to please their man with bright red or leopard print.
Don't forget about color compatibility. Ladies with fair skin usually go for calm tones. For dark brunettes - black and rich purple.
Types of nightgowns
Leisure clothing can be comfortable and elegant. For comfort and a good night's sleep, choose soft, loose pajamas, T-shirts, long straight shirts, and a chemise dress. Depending on the season, the product may have long or short sleeves. Elegant - combinations with thin straps, silk sets of short bodice or top, panties or shorts.
Colors
Here you should certainly act at your own discretion, since absolutely everything is allowed in color. Any combinations, prints. But if pajamas and nighties in various shade combinations look fresh, then negligees, on the contrary, are a little cheap. The most fashionable among them: red peignoir, black, graphite, emerald, marsala. Those. languid, dark shades.
Other clothing also lacks criteria. There is a green light for whatever you choose.
Models
A wide selection of nightgowns makes it possible to buy something in accordance with your taste and preferences. Shirts vary in length, style, cut, and the presence of trim and decorative elements. The cut is fitted, slightly fitted, loose, flared. Styles:
- with straps of different widths (narrow, thin, wide);
- with or without sleeves. Short or long one-piece, sewn-in sleeves, raglan, kimono;
- with a crew neckline, deep, figured in the chest area;
- with curly scallops along the side seams, regular slits of different depths;
- with decor in the form of ribbons, braid, lace, embroidery, applique, bows, ruffles;
- made of warm or light textile fabric depending on the time of year.
Models:
- shirt cut, long or short. Provide comfort and warmth. Can replace daytime home clothes;
- pajamas. Consists of a loose shirt and trousers of different lengths. The product can be used night and day;
- baby dol. Empire cut shirt with thin straps. The style emphasizes the chest and expands downward through small gatherings or sewn-in wedges. As decoration, lace ruffles, satin ribbons, bows;
- combination. Any length (short, medium, to toe), beautiful silk or satin fabric, lace decor give the product elegance and chic;
- t-shirt. A simple loose cut, thin knitted fabric, and a complete lack of decor provide coziness and convenience while sleeping;
- robe-kimono. A universal item. Can be used as daytime home wear or for sleeping.
With straps
The style with straps, depending on the fabric and the presence of decorative elements, is a romantic option for nightwear. The neckline in this outfit is closed or very deep. The shape of the bust is emphasized by a tight-fitting cut, the hem is flared and loose. The use of simple cotton, fine knit fabric makes the strappy style casual. Satin, silk, lace give clothes elegance and chic.
Erotic
The erotic orientation of the product determines its style, cut, material, and decor. This model uses translucent, satin, silk fabric with a lot of lace inserts along the neckline, hips, and slits. A deep neckline emphasizes the chest, a slightly tight silhouette emphasizes the line of the body and hides imperfections. The most erotic colors are red, white, black or a combination of them. To better define the bust line, some models use corset-like hard cups. They lift the breasts, making them fuller and more seductive.
Transparent
Models made of transparent fabric are aimed at seduction, seduction, and love flirtation. The main idea of a seductive shirt is transparent, translucent lace or smooth fabric. Beautifully designed breasts attract the eye, thin, weightless fabric slightly hides the body. As a decor - silk or satin trim (bows, piping along the edge of the bottom, ruffles).
For pregnant
A nightgown for a pregnant woman has a loose flowing cut, along the chest line there is one deep or several small folds embedded in the seam. As the abdomen grows, they will move apart without restricting movement. Material made from natural fibers - cotton, knitwear, calico, chintz.
To the maternity hospital
The maternity shirt has its own design features. The expectant mother needs to provide good breast support before giving birth and while breastfeeding. The fabric is natural, calm shades. The best option is thin cotton knitwear. Soft and does not wrinkle. A top or cups made of dense material that fix the breasts are inserted in the chest area. Often, in addition to the shirt, a stylish robe is included.
For nursing
The main thing for a nursing mother is to ensure unhindered access for the baby to the breast. This model has hidden holes in the mammary glands. The design of the product makes it possible to feed a child without removing the magpie.
With a robe
A robe is the best addition to a nightgown. Any length, straight, loose fit, matching nightie, with mirrored decor. The lace on the sleeves and the bottom of the robe matches the decorative decorations of the shirt.
For obese women
For women with curves, loose-fitting shirts are suitable. The style should hide figure flaws. Medium or floor length allows you to cover your full legs, an open neckline will emphasize your full chest, and a loose width will hide the lack of a waist. A short baby-doll style combination is suitable for curvy young women with a proportionate figure. Overweight women should avoid models with a satin sheen or overtly transparent fabrics.
Children's style
Children's sleepwear is made from natural fabrics. The main styles are a thin knitted T-shirt, soft pajamas, a shirt-dress, and a sundress. Lace, silk ruffles, flounces are used as decorations.
Choose material: viscose, cotton, silk
The choice of material is a primary task. Sleep in clothes made from natural materials is deeper and more relaxing - natural fabrics allow oxygen to pass through better and provide high-quality heat exchange.
The most successful materials are considered:
- viscose, modal;
- fleece, flannel, linen, cotton;
- silk.
Viscose is pleasant and soft to the touch. This material is quite elastic and pliable - beautiful and elegant models are successfully sewn from it. Modal is an improved type of viscose that absorbs moisture one and a half times more efficiently than cotton.
Cotton is a classic material for nightwear. It perfectly allows the skin to “breathe”, regulates heat exchange and is comfortable for the body. The main disadvantage of cotton is that it is difficult to cut into an elegant product.
Silk fabric is used to sew elegant and delicate shirts. It warms with equal success in the cool season and refreshes on hot summer nights. In addition, it practically does not wrinkle.
Real silk is quite expensive and is often replaced with satin. Satin is a good alternative to silk, but it is quite dense, so it does not always provide good air circulation.
How to check quality
Study stitch lines (continuous, straight), seam processing with overlock or French linen stitch. Smooth fastening of decorative details (bows, appliqués, lace).
Useful to know, read: — Types of negligees for women, tips on how to choose the right one.
Size calculation table by volume
| Chest, cm | Waist, cm | Hips, cm | International | European | Russian |
| 81-85 | 58-64 | 88-92 | S | 36 | 42 |
| 86-89 | 65-71 | 93-97 | M | 38 | 44 |
| 90-93 | 72-75 | 98-102 | L | 40 | 46 |
| 94-97 | 76-79 | 103-107 | XL | 42 | 48 |
| 98-102 | 80-83 | 108-112 | XXL | 44 | 50 |
| 102-107 | 84-87 | 113-117 | XXXL | 46 | 52 |
| 107-111 | 88-91 | 118-122 | XXXXL | 48 | 54 |
Style
The style of your nightgown should be chosen according to your body type and your taste preferences.
Slender girls can highlight their curves with lace inserts and a V-neck. If you want to hide your belly, then choose models with a neckline and high waist. For short women, elongated models with an emphasis on the neckline are suitable. Women with curvy figures should avoid transparent lace models.
