Best Pajamas for Women (2026), WIRED Tested and Reviewed

The best pajamas for women are made with breathable fabrics and relaxed fits, with designs so gorgeous that you might wonder if you can get away with wearing them out. Too often, we settle for grubby T-shirts or soccer shorts, thinking it’s just for sleep, but that’s a mistake. After all, we spend a third of our lives in bed. We shouldn’t be uncomfortable.

Technically, I’ve been testing women’s pajamas my entire life, but my official WIRED-style, meticulous testing began a year ago. I lounged in, slept in, and washed more than 100 matching sets from brands you can buy online to find the best pajamas for women. For you, I’ve ranked them from my ultimate top pick—Lake Pajamas—to dependable favorites that always make it into the weekly rotation. PJs are an investment in your well-being, and the brands I’ve highlighted will make you feel like your best self, even while you’re snoozing.

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Lake Pajamas

Lake Pajamas DreamModal Ribbon Long-Long Set

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$138

Lake Pajamas

Arid Blayne

Arid Blayne Henley Shirt

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$138

Arid Blayne

Daphne the Label

Daphne The Catnip Cardigan

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$98

Daphne

Cozy Earth

Cozy Earth Women’s Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long-Sleeve Pajama Set

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$168

Cozy Earth (Regular)

For more sleep recommendations, check out our guides to the Best Slippers, Best Sleep Masks, and How to Arrange Your Room for the Best Sleep.

Lake Pajamas’ DreamModal collection feels like butter on your skin. Even after repeated washing, the relaxed crewneck top and drawstring pants still look polished, with a little pop from the contrasting ribbon tie at the waist. Made from 95 percent modal, this set is soft and stretchy, but if modal isn’t for you, Lake Pajamas’ signature Pima cotton pajama collection is just as comfortable. The company also sells flowy nightgowns across both collections if you’re looking for the most unrestrictive fit.

If you’ve ever wished your sleepwear had the soul of a Nancy Meyers film, the Pima sets will make you look like a coastal grandmother on an artist retreat. Think: nautical stripes and botanical prints. The three-quarter sleeve scoop-neck top and pant set is made from 100 percent Peruvian Pima cotton, which is soft, airy, and cool on the skin. It’s ideal for hot sleepers or those prone to night sweats. Lake’s fabric does shrink a bit after the first wash (mostly in length), so if you’re between sizes, take the brand’s advice and size up. I went up to a large and still found myself wishing I’d gone bigger for a roomier fit. The pajama pants come in three lengths—cropped (26″), regular (29″), and tall (32″).

They’re not cheap, but they’re the kind of classic pajamas you’ll wear year-round.

If you struggle with night sweats, you know how hard it is to find truly cooling sleepwear. Arid Blayne nails it. Its fabric wicks moisture and helps lower skin temperature all night. Even in December in Thailand, I woke up dry every morning. Beyond the cooling technology, thoughtful details include elasticized ankle loops that keep leg pants in place while you toss and turn in bed, double-layered tops for discreet nip coverage, and hidden drawstrings. Pieces are sold separately, so you can mix and match scoop-neck tanks, cropped tees, henley sleep shirts, pajama shorts, and pants.

Internet personality Paige Desorbo has made a career out of being in bed, so when she launched her sleepwear brand, I trusted she’d get it right—and she did. I’m obsessed with the Catnip Cardigan and Slumber Pant, which are my go-tos at home. The pointelle detailing looks dressy enough to wear in front of guests, while still being ridiculously airy and comfortable. The Pointelle line also includes a long-sleeve top, cami, and shorts, so you can mix and match for different seasons. Daphne also has Satin and Poplin collections that I’m excited to test. These are all-day pajamas you can bed rot in, or step outside in if you’re fishing for compliments.

Honorable mention: If you love sleeping in an oversize T-shirt, the Hannah Tee is way better than your ex’s raggedy shirt.

Cozy Earth’s bamboo pajama sets are made from bamboo viscose, which is a knit blend that is cooler and more breathable than cotton. This is what I put on when I want to feel my body settle into comfort. It makes me want to use my LED mask, read the author’s note of my book, and sip sleepy girl mocktails until I pass out.

Cozy Earth recommends sizing down if you’re in between sizes, but I prefer a roomier fit, so I sized up and wasn’t disappointed. The full-length bottoms also run short, so if you’re over 5’7″, I suggest the tall inseam. The brand rotates in new colors and prints every season; you can’t go wrong with any of them, but note that the lighter colors (like ivory) can be a bit sheer. The pajama set also takes forever to dry. I run a gentle cycle, followed by a second tumble or hang-dry. Still, it’s worth the effort.

As the weather warms, you need more breathable, functional loungewear. Designed with non-pilling, four-way stretch fabric, Tommy John’s Second Skin collection moves with you. The T-shirt is extremely lightweight, and the boxer short waistband stays put without rolling down or pinching. It’s stylish, like an iconic Calvin Klein set, but with added functionality. This set also has practical details that elevate its everyday wearability, like two side pockets for your phone, lip balm, or midnight snacks. The set comes in black and springtime prints like lavender (evening haze) and polka dots; plus, a peachy heather made from a cozy modal-polyester blend.

I run hot, thanks to a cocktail of caffeine, overstimulation, and good old-fashioned anxiety. Many brands claim to sell sweat-wicking sleepwear, but Dagsmejan is one of the few I’ve tested that deliver on its promises. The magic is in the Nattwell tech fabric—95 percent MicroModal spun from sustainable beechwood—that’s engineered with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties. It somehow pulls sweat away from my skin and keeps me from overheating. According to the brand, it is six times more breathable than cotton, two times softer, and four times better at wicking moisture. I can’t verify the math, but I can tell you I wake up bone dry and that these are the softest PJs I own. Plus, there are no scratchy seams or tags, and the loose fit feels like butter.

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Boll & Branch

Soft Knit Long Sleeve & Pants Pajama Set

$149

Boll & Branch

These are the pajamas I imagine they hand out at wellness retreats, right after they take away your phone and offer you a cold-pressed green juice. It’s made from 100 percent organic cotton (see certifications here) and enzyme-washed, so it feels soft and stretchy from the first wear. The fabric is also preshrunk. The long-sleeve button-down is designed with ruched shoulders, a high-low hem, and a notch collar that make me feel like a distinguished gentlewoman. The wide-leg pants are high-rise with a flat, elasticized waistband that doesn’t dig in. If you’re in between sizes, go up one because the set will shrink a bit after the first wash.

Eberjey Gisele Tencel Modal Slouchy PJ Set for $148: The Eberjey Gisele Slouchy PJ Set is made from a featherlight Tencel modal blend. The scooped boatneck, drop shoulders, and slim sleeves channel just a hint of 2006-era loungewear (minus the rhinestones). The low-rise, jogger-style bottoms have elasticized ankle cuffs to keep them from puddling on an airport bathroom floor. Both the pajama top and bottoms feature oversized adjustable ties, which some online reviewers found fussy, but I think they’re charming. These PJs run loose already, so stick with your normal size. I made the mistake of sizing up and ended up with long pants that were too big. The ankle cuffs can ride up when you’re sleeping or sprawled out on the couch, but a quick adjustment will keep them in place. It’s a minor inconvenience in otherwise luxurious pajamas.

Petite Plume Women’s Pima Short Sleeve Short Set for $118: This Petite Plume set is what I imagine a young Blair Waldorf changes into after peeling off her Mulberry silk lingerie and kicking Chuck Bass out for the zillionth time. It’s a cropped riff on the classic long PJs, with a short-sleeve button-down and loose mid-thigh shorts. The Pima cotton fabric is yarn-dyed, so the refined piping and vibrant colors survive the laundry cycle. It’s also preshrunk, but expect to lose about 3 to 5 percent after the first couple of washes. You can even get the shirt’s pocket monogrammed for $20, which feels snooty in the best way.

Stripe & Stare Long Pajama Set for $150: If you’re trying to be more intentional with your purchases but still want to feel like a cupcake, Stripe & Stare is designed by women, for women. The Pale Pink Stripe set is reminiscent of an early-aughts Victoria’s Secret aesthetic. These PJs are made from 95 percent Tencel MicroModal, a biodegradable fiber spun from trees. It’s breathable, moisture-wicking, and antibacterial. It feels like sleeping in a baby blanket. If I’m being nitpicky, the pants could use an extra inch or two—I’m 5’8″ and I felt a little like I was wearing high-waters, even after sizing up. Bonus: One tree gets planted with every order.

Neendi Takeout Long Pajama Set for $128: Neendi is for maximalists, for people who believe sleepwear should be loud and spark joy. The Takeout Long Pajama Set is my favorite—it’s covered in pink takeout boxes and chopsticks—but the rest of the menu is just as yummy: Breakfast, Vintage Buttercream Cake, and ’Shrooms, plus Abstract Daisy and Checkered Swirl. Both pieces are cut loose and flowy; it’s not silk but feels like it. The button-down top has a flirty, deep V line, a high-low hem, and flat buttons. The breezy pants are high-rise with split hems and deep pockets.

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