Women's Pajamas: Silk, Cotton & Luxury Pajama Sets

Pajamas are matching sleepwear made for sleeping and lounging — most often a two-piece set of a top and bottom, though the category also includes separates like sleep shirts, pajama shorts, and pants. They're made from a range of fabrics, most commonly cotton, modal, flannel, silk, and satin.

The word traces back to the Hindi-Urdu pāyjāma, originally meaning loose trousers tied at the waist, and entered English in the colonial era to describe comfortable sleep and lounge clothing.

Both are correct — they're just regional. "Pajamas" is the American English spelling, while "pyjamas" is standard in British, Australian, and most Commonwealth English. They mean exactly the same thing and are pronounced the same way.

You'll also see informal short forms: "PJs," "pj's," and "pj sets."

It depends on your climate and what you want from them. Cotton is the breathable everyday standard. Modal and jersey blends are the softest for lounging. Flannel is the warmest for winter. Silk is the most luxurious and regulates temperature year-round, and satin offers silk-like shine at a friendlier price.

If you run warm, choose cotton or silk; if you run cold, choose flannel; if you want a treat, choose silk.

Silk is a natural protein fiber; satin is a weave, usually made from polyester or another synthetic. Silk is breathable, temperature-regulating, hypoallergenic, and the most premium — and priced accordingly. Satin mimics silk's smooth glide and shine at a lower cost but is less breathable.

Choose silk for year-round comfort and luxury; choose satin for the look and shine on a budget. Compare silk pajamas and satin styles to feel the difference.

A pajama set is a coordinated top and bottom designed to be worn together — most commonly a long-sleeve button-down top with matching long pants, but also short-sleeve tops with pants, or cami tops with shorts. The matching design gives an instantly put-together look.

Sets are the easiest pajama decision because everything coordinates out of the box. Browse coordinated sets in the loungewear & pajama sets edit.

Pajamas are typically a two-piece top-and-bottom set focused on comfort. A nightgown is a one-piece nightdress in any length. A chemise is a short, slip-style one-piece that leans more lingerie than loungewear.

Choose pajamas for cozy, coordinated comfort; a nightgown for one-piece simplicity; and a chemise for something shorter and more romantic.

Pajama shorts and short sets — a cami or short-sleeve top with matching shorts — are ideal for warm nights, summer, hot sleepers, and travel, since they're light, breathable, and pack flat. They give you breezy coverage without overheating.

Browse the sleep shorts & short sets edit for warm-weather styles.

Flannel is the warmest mainstream pajama fabric — brushed cotton with a cozy nap that traps heat. For the warmest setup, choose a long-sleeve, long-pant flannel set and layer a robe over it in very cold rooms.

Festive flannel and brushed-cotton styles live in the winter & holiday pajamas edit.

Sexy pajamas blend comfort with a little allure — usually through fabric (satin or silk), detail (lace trim, piping, a deeper neckline), and a slightly more fitted cut than a basic oversized set. The point is feeling put-together and confident at home, not sacrificing comfort.

Explore pajamas built around that balance in the sexy sleepwear edit.

Pajamas should feel relaxed, not restrictive — roomy enough to move and sleep freely, with a waistband that sits comfortably without digging. Pants should clear the floor and sleeves should fall where they're designed to without bunching.

When between sizes, size up for a relaxed feel; for non-stretch silk or satin, follow the size chart closely.

Yes. Our plus size pajamas are cut for curves from the start — generous through the hip, with comfortable waistbands and flattering proportions in the same fabrics and silhouettes as the core edit, in sizes up to 4X.

There's more in the broader plus size sleepwear collection.

Cotton and flannel pajamas can go in the machine on a warm or cold normal cycle and tumble dry low; washing flannel inside out for the first few washes protects the soft nap. Silk and satin should be hand washed in cool water with a silk-safe detergent (or machine washed in a mesh bag on delicate), never wrung, and always air dried.

Skip bleach and fabric softener on all pajamas, and air dry rather than using high heat to preserve fabric and fit.

HauteFlair's pajama collection features silk and satin sets, breathable cotton, cozy flannel, sleep shorts, sleep shirts, and matching loungewear in inclusive sizes XS–4X — from everyday comfort to gift-ready luxury.

Browse the full edit above, or explore the broader luxury lingerie and lingerie collections. HauteFlair ships in discreet packaging within 24–72 hours in the U.S. and offers returns on unworn items with tags attached.