Matching nightwear and loungewear for two

Short answer: Matching sets for two are a common gift idea, but the practical side is that the pieces can be mixed. Choose the same colour and quality rather than a set that only works when you both wear it together.

Same rather than matching

If both sets share the same colour and quality, the pieces can be swapped when one item is in the wash. A set with a print or slogan that only makes sense next to the other gets worn less in everyday life than two calm sets in the same shade.

Men and women

The cuts differ because bodies do, but the colours can easily be the same. Each of you chooses a set in the right fit, and the colour ties them together. See bamboo nightwear for women and bamboo nightwear for men.

As a gift

A nightwear set is a gift that gets used, as long as the size is right. It is one of the few gifts that is put to use the same evening. Find ideas in the gift guide for her and in Christmas gifts for him.

Size

If you are unsure about the size, choose the looser of the two you are considering. Nightwear may fit loosely, and a set that is slightly too big still gets worn. A set that pulls across the shoulders, however, often ends up at the back of the wardrobe.

Homewear in the same colour

Two loungewear sets in the same shade look coordinated on a day at home without seeming like a costume. It is also practical, because you can wash them together. See bamboo loungewear for women.

Choose a calm colour

Dark and muted colours are easiest to match, even when the sets are bought at different times. A bright colour can vary slightly from one production run to the next, while black, grey and navy usually stay close to each other.

Wash together

If both sets are washed together from the start, they fade evenly and keep looking as if they belong together. Wash at 40 degrees and let them air dry. See the washing guide.

When a set gets worn

A set gets worn when it is comfortable, fits and can be washed without fuss. Those three things matter more than how well the sets match. So think about comfort first and colour second.

For a special occasion

Matching sets can be a good idea for Christmas, a holiday or moving in together. If you choose a colour you like in everyday life, the sets will be worn long after the occasion and not just once a year.

If you want to read more about finding sets that go together, see matching nightwear for him and her. There you will find more advice on colours and cuts for two.

Frequently asked questions

Are matching sets practical?

Yes, if the colour and quality are the same. Then the pieces can be mixed when one is in the wash, and the sets get worn more often than printed ones.