Nightwear and loungewear as a gift
Short answer: Nightwear is a gift that gets used if the size fits and the colour is neutral. If you are unsure about the size, choose the looser of two, because nightwear can fit loosely, and a gift that is too small rarely gets worn.
Size is the biggest risk
The biggest risk with nightwear as a gift is that it does not fit. Nightwear can sit loosely, so the larger of two sizes is the safest choice. You could look in the recipient's wardrobe for a T-shirt or trousers that fit well and compare the measurements with the size chart before buying.
Neutral colours
A muted colour gets worn by more people than a bold pattern. Grey, black, navy and light natural shades go with most things and are easy to combine with nightwear the recipient already owns. If you know their taste well, choose a colour you know they wear. See the range in bamboo nightwear for women.
Sets rather than single pieces
A full set can be worn straight away without having to be combined with anything at home. That makes the gift easier to use and less dependent on what the recipient already has. Single pieces can work if you know exactly what is missing, but a set is the safest choice for most people.
For him
Many men rarely buy nightwear for themselves and sleep in old T-shirts. A soft set or a pair of sleep pants can therefore be a gift that actually gets worn. Stick to simple colours and a loose fit. See bamboo nightwear for men and more ideas in Christmas gifts for him.
For her
The same advice applies for her: a neutral colour, a loose size and ideally a full set. Think about whether she sleeps warm or cool and choose short or long styles accordingly. If in doubt, a long set in a thin material is a safe choice all year. See the range in Christmas gifts for her.
Loungewear as an alternative
A loungewear set is worn for many more hours a day than nightwear, because it suits evenings, weekends and days working from home. That makes loungewear a gift that often gets worn out rather than left in the wardrobe. The same advice on size and colour applies. See bamboo loungewear for women.
A gift card as an alternative
If you are unsure about both size and taste, a gift card is a solution that will not end up at the back of the wardrobe. The recipient chooses style, colour and size. It may feel less personal, but many people appreciate choosing for themselves. You could add a small note about what you had in mind.
Exchanges and returns
Whatever you choose, it is a good idea to keep the receipt and tell the recipient that the gift can be exchanged. That way the size can be sorted without fuss. Browse the full range of nightwear, and find more ideas in nightwear as a gift.
Frequently asked questions
Which size should I choose?
The looser of the two you are unsure about. Nightwear can fit loosely, and a size that is too big gets worn more often than one that is too small and feels tight.
Is nightwear a personal gift?
It can be, but a neutral set in a muted colour also works as a gift for family and close friends. Stick to simple colours if you do not know their taste well.
What if I do not know the size?
Then a gift card or a loose set with the option to exchange is the safest. Keep the receipt and let the recipient know the size can be swapped after the holiday or birthday.
