Men’s nightshirts: room, length and the right details
A nightshirt offers an alternative to a waistband at night. Choose the room, length and fabric texture that feel right to you.
If you would rather sleep without a waistband, a nightshirt is worth considering. It brings your nightwear into a single garment and feels different from a top and trousers. What matters is not whether it looks traditional or modern, but whether its length and room suit the way you move.
A nightshirt or a two-piece set?
Begin with what you would like to change about your current nightwear. If a trouser waistband bothers you, a nightshirt may be an alternative. If you prefer each leg to be covered separately, a pyjama set may be closer to what you want. A nightshirt need not replace all your nightwear; it can be the piece you choose on evenings when you feel like a different fit.
You will find Ambassador1867 nightshirts in the homewear collection. Rome, Bergen and Oslo all have distinctive shirt details. Look beyond the fabric and consider how you like a collar and cuffs to sit.
Choose the length for your own proportions
A nightshirt can look different on two people wearing the same size. Height is only part of the explanation; body proportions and the room you prefer matter too. Use the product's sizing information and establish whether a measurement refers to the body or the garment.
If you already have a nightshirt you like, use it as a starting point. Notice where the hem falls when you stand and sit. Choosing a larger size simply for extra length also adds room elsewhere, and the sleeves may become longer than you want.
Rome: stripes and lightweight cotton sateen
The Rome nightshirt is made from 100% organic cotton in a sateen weave. It has woven stripes, contrast piping, a chest pocket, a club collar and buttoned cuffs. It is described as roomy and lightweight. Consider Rome if you want a classic shirt-like look without the brushed surface of flannel. Sateen refers to the cotton weave here; it is not silk.
Bergen or Oslo: two expressions of flannel
The Bergen nightshirt is made from 100% organic cotton in a herringbone weave, brushed on both sides. It has a club collar, contrast piping and buttoned cuffs. The design is described as roomy, with extra length.
The Oslo nightshirt is also made from 100% organic cotton, this time in a brushed twill flannel. Tonal stripes and satin piping give it an understated look. Its product description also highlights a roomy fit and extra length. Compare the pattern and details, and check the length in your chosen size.
Three things to check when trying it on
- Shoulders: Reach forwards. The fabric should allow the freedom of movement you want across your back.
- Collar and cuffs: Consider whether you enjoy the feel of these details, including when sitting back and relaxing.
- Hem: Sit down and bend your legs. The length should give you the coverage you want without getting in the way.
First choose the shape you want to wear, then the texture and pattern. That makes a nightshirt a considered alternative to your usual nightwear, rather than simply pyjamas without trousers.
