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Best Nightwear for Your Body Type
Making nightwear out of old clothes used to happen in the 1990s. It’s almost 2026, and nightwear has become a full fledged fashion icon. While its primary usage is still sleeping, it doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be flattering and make you look pretty. Whether you’re looking for a plus size night dress or nightwear for a petite body type and are someone who loves to look put together even when in her PJs, this blog is for you.
Different Body Types & Nightwear That Suits Them
There are primarily 6 body types, namely hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle, petite & plus size. Each of these have a certain characteristic and certain types of clothes suit one more than the other. Understanding your body type & dressing accordingly can make your look go from 1 to 100 very easily.
Hourglass Shape
Characteristics: Perfect hips to bust ratio with a curvy waist.
Nightwear Type:Long fitted nightdresses, nighty & robe set with waistbelt or cami top with pyjamas. Basically, anything that flaunts your curves.
Pear Shape
Characteristics: Wider bottom with a narrower upper body & balanced waist.
Nightwear Type: Kaftan style tops with pyjamas, V-neck tops with pyjamas or shorts, light coloured tops with dark coloured bottoms. Basically, anything that puts more focus on your upper body & keeps lower body cinched in appearance.
Apple Shape
Characteristics:Fuller belly area with narrow bust & bottom.
Nightwear Type: Loosely fitted nightsuits & flowy nightdresses that don’t highlight belly fat rather elongate your silhouette.
Rectangle Shape
Characteristics: Straight silhouette with little to no curves.
Nightwear Type: Peplum style tops with pyjamas and nightdresses with robes that give a curvy look to the waist will suit more.
Petitte
Characteristics: Shorter height with narrow body frame.
Nightwear Type: Crop top with long pyjamas, knee length nightdress and short nighty & robe sets suit petite frames.
Plus Size
Characteristics: Fuller, broader figure with curves
Nightwear Type: Oversized nightsuits, nighty & robe sets and plus size night dress suit fuller silhouettes.
Quick Tips for Selecting Your Perfect Nightwear
Wearing any clothing is not about hiding your body but being comfortable in it. The right clothing choice will make you feel beautiful from within as it complements you & reflects your personality. Here are my top quick tips for you when looking for nightwear for plus size, pear shape, hourglass shape or any body type.
Fabric
Keep a check on fabric as each fabric has different qualities. Go for cotton nightsuits if you want breathability, satins if you like luxe & cotswool and fleece for some extra warmth.
Size
No I’m not gonna state the obvious that go buy a nightwear in your size. What I want to say is when buying nightwear don’t stay true to your size as you’ll be sleeping in it and thus will need something extra comfortable. Always go for a size up for the most comfortable sleep.
Occasion
The vibe of the nightwear should match where you’re gonna wear it. For girl’s night pick a matching satin set, for date night go for babydoll & robe set, for movie night an oversized pyjama set and for casual chilling at home a loosely fit nighty will be the best.
Season
Choose your nightwear according to the weather. Go for cotton or rayon in spring & summers, satin for autumn & monsoon and fleece, velour & cotswool for winters.
Avoid These Mistakes While Choosing Nightwear
These things are very minor & common but if avoided you can get home the most uncomfortable nightwear or worse, get a good one but ruin it. So keep in mind these common mistakes that people do that you’ve to avoid while choosing womens plus size nightgowns or nightsuit for hourglass shaped women or any nightwear for any body type.
● Do not buy nightwear without a fit check.003E Sizes and fabrics vary from brand to brand. So, always ensure your fit before making the purchase.
● Go for a size up than your regular size as you need to be comfy and not restricted during your sleep.
● Buy nightwear according to the weather. You can not go wearing the same fabric all year as it may cause you discomfort.
● Keep a check on smaller details like thick seam, tighter necklines or stiff buttons as these may cause discomfort while sleeping.
● Go for a comfortable set rather than something in trend as they might be made of scratchy fabrics that end up giving you rashes.
FAQs
Where can I find nightwear for my bodytype?
You can find a variety of nightwear options for your body type at Clovia.
What is the best fabric for nightwear?
The best nightwear fabric varies depending on the climate. Cotton is great for summers, Rayon for spring, Satin for Monsoon & Cotswool for winters.
Which size should I pick for my nightwear?
You should go for a size above your regular size. For e.g., if you wear size M in your regular clothes, go for L or XL for nightwear.
How do I care for my nightwear?
Use a mild detergent and wash in a gentle/delicate setting in the washing machine. This will elongate the life of your nightwear.
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