Nightdress or night top for women
Short answer: A nightdress is a simple garment that covers the body in one piece, while a night top gives you the freedom to choose trousers or shorts yourself. Choose by temperature, by how you move at night and by whether you want one piece or two.
The difference between a nightdress and a night top
A nightdress is a long garment that covers torso and thighs in one piece, and it is easy to put on. A night top is an upper piece that you combine with trousers or shorts. Both can be soft and comfortable, and the choice is mostly about how you sleep and what feels pleasant.
The nightdress: one piece, no bottoms to find
A nightdress is a simple choice, because you only need to put on one piece. It lets air around the legs and sits loosely, so you can move freely. On the other hand it can ride up if you turn a lot, and in a cool room the legs can feel bare. Choose a length that suits you.
The night top gives freedom
With a night top you can choose what you wear below. That lets you adapt to the season, for example with shorts in summer and long trousers in winter. A bamboo night tops for women piece can be used in several combinations and suits both summer and cooler nights.
Length and fit
The length of a nightdress can vary from knee length to ankle. Think about how much you move in your sleep, and choose by that. A night top should reach a little over the hip, so it does not ride up when you lie on your side. Check too that the neckline and sleeves leave room to move.
Fabric and temperature
For warm nights a light fabric suits, and for cooler nights a slightly thicker one can be pleasant. Bamboo viscose is soft on the skin, but the weight varies, so read the description. The nightdress lets air around the body, while a night top with long trousers keeps the warmth in, so choose by your bedroom and your duvet.
Combining the night top
A night top can be combined with trousers, shorts or leggings, so you can wear it all year. See bamboo sleepwear for women for whole sets and single pieces if you want a complete solution. Then you can choose whether you want a nightdress, a night top or a whole set for the night.
From bed into the morning
Some like to wear their sleepwear in the morning too. Here a night top with soft trousers or a bamboo jogging suit for women is practical, as you can put on your home clothes without changing. A nightdress is easier to put on and take off, but can feel short if you walk around a cool home.
Washing and care
Wash the sleepwear by the care label and use a gentle programme. Turn it inside out and avoid a very hot tumble dryer, so the fabric keeps its shape. Hang it up or let it dry flat. Change your sleepwear regularly, even when it looks clean, as it lies close to the skin all night.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose a nightdress or a night top?
It depends on how you sleep and on the temperature. The nightdress is one piece with air around the legs, while the night top lets you choose trousers or shorts.
Does a nightdress ride up at night?
It can if you turn a lot. Choose a length and fit that suit how you move in your sleep.
Can I wear a night top all year?
Yes, you can combine it with shorts in summer and long trousers in winter, so it suits the season.
See our range of bamboo nightgown.
