Silent Nights In: Nine ways to wear Christmas pyjamas

"After burning the Christmas candle at both ends, now’s the time to pour a glass of mulled wine, grab the Selection Box, and engage prone position on the sofa before the festive hijinks recommence in, oh, a few hours."

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024 - 15:11

Annmarie O'Connor - @aocdotme

Step away from the to-do list and step into your comfies.

After burning the Christmas candle at both ends, now’s the time to pour a glass of mulled wine, grab the Selection Box, and engage prone position on the sofa before the festive hijinks recommence in, oh, a few hours.

Time is a precious commodity, so make the most of your silent night in with a pair of indulgent PJs.

Although your sartorial reserves may be as dry as last year’s Christmas turkey, that’s even more reason to treat yourself.

Glossy satin jammies, like those at Victoria’s Secret (now open on Cork’s Opera Lane) and Chelsea Peers are a treat but the increase in luxe homegrown nightwear made from natural fibres has us making extra room on our Santa lists. Here’s why.

Known for its elegant essentials, Sinead Keary The Label’s ‘Dreamer’ set uses sustainable bamboo jersey for its soft handle and thermoregulating properties.

Like linen nightwear (you’ll love the range at Magee 1866), the material is breathable and menopause-friendly, wicking away perspiration.

Organic cotton’s skin-kind reputation also makes it a preferred bed partner for Irish brands like Moon + Mellow and JimJams.

Plus, it’s free from harmful pesticides and chemicals.

Top tip: Look for GOTS-certified fabrics– an internationally recognised organic textile standard.

Should the silly season live up to its name, ensure your pyjamas have ‘the sleep factor’: a nickname for the eighteen amino acids in silk proteins said to soothe nerves.

Ah, silk! No need to tell me twice, especially a Mulberry two-piece from The Ethical Silk Company. It’s not a splurge if it’s self-care, right?

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