Night shirts for women
Night shirts are a perennial favourite in the sleepwear range. While pyjamas may enjoy greater popularity today, night shirts have a long and storied tradition. From the 16th century through to the 19th century, both men and women wore night shirts. It was only after this that pyjamas and pyjamas emerged. Yet the night shirt for women has enjoyed something of a revival time and again: the best-known style, the babydoll, rose to prominence in the 1950s. Today, sleep shirts — generously cut sleep shirts — are an essential part of the summer sleepwear wardrobe.
Why choose a night shirt?
Night shirts offer one distinct advantage over pyjamas: they allow for a little more freedom of movement during the night. The waistband of a pair of pyjamas can shift, constrict, or pinch during sleep. The high quality fabric of a night shirt moulds to the body without causing any discomfort. A well-chosen sleep shirt or nightdress therefore plays its part in promoting healthy, restful sleep. Oversized or loose-fit sleep shirts are likely to be particularly comfortable for expectant mothers, above all.
Sleep shirts and night shirts — from figure-hugging to relaxed
Not all night shirts are created equal. The range extends from long, elegant nightdresses to short spaghetti-strap sleep shirts. The wearer's choice is often guided by the season: long-sleeved and generally longer-cut night shirts are well suited to the transitional periods of spring and autumn. On hot summer nights, short-sleeved sleep shirts are the first choice. Those who appreciate that little extra touch will reach for a night shirt with a button placket, chest pocket, or side pockets. Thanks to these thoughtfully considered details, along with on-trend colours and patterns, a sleep shirt can easily double as a house dress. This applies in particular to sleeveless sleep shirts, which work equally well as light, airy summer dresses on the terrace. The cut of a night shirt is crucial when it comes to wearing comfort. But your new night shirt should not only be comfortable — it should be flattering too. Choose from a wide variety of colours and prints. Whether plain or patterned, there is a night shirt design to suit every taste. Do you prefer on-trend colour combinations with stripes, or are you drawn to romantic floral prints? Would you like a Round neckline or perhaps a V-neckline? Do you love a relaxed, generous fit, or do you prefer a body-skimming silhouette? Whatever cut or design you choose.
Which fabric for a night shirt?
The specific wearing properties of a night shirt depend on the quality of its fabric. Night shirts made from breathable cotton are particularly popular, as they are comfortable and hardwearing. Many wearers especially appreciate cotton sleep shirts in summer, as the material absorbs moisture effectively. Night shirts made from modal are also very much on trend. The breathable material is temperature equalising and feels exceptionally light and gentle against the skin — ideal conditions for hot summer nights. Flannel, on the other hand, is the classic choice when a warming night shirt for winter is called for. Flannel night shirts made from brushed cotton flannel are warming and absorbent, yet surprisingly lightweight. To complement the classic style of women's flannel night shirts, many styles feature elaborately crafted collar details or button plackets. As a cosy night shirt, they also make a charming impression on the sofa during the evening when paired with co-ordinating socks.
What do you wear under a night shirt?
Whether you choose to wear briefs or vests under your night shirt — or nothing at all — is, of course, entirely up to you. Should you find yourself feeling chilly on particularly cold nights, there is no need to banish your beloved night shirt to the wardrobe just yet. Warming cotton tops or performance underwear can work wonders in such moments. And in the evening on the sofa, a comfortable leggings will make your film night all the more enjoyable whilst keeping you pleasantly warm.
SCHIESSER night shirts for women
SCHIESSER offers night shirts in an extensive range of sizes. From S to 6XL, you are sure to find your perfect fit. The focus of our sleepwear is on quality and comfort — and this is reflected in the care of your new garments too. Should you find yourself perspiring heavily, many of our night shirts can be washed at 60 °C. But there is no need to worry: even at lower temperatures, the sleepwear will be hygienically clean, and thanks to its hardwearing construction, it will be a long-lasting companion.
