Plus Size Pyjamas

Plus size pyjamas and nightwear for women in the UK, brought together from across the range: fleece and sherpa-lined hooded sets, cotton T-shirt and shorts sets, flannelette check pyjamas, crushed velvet loungewear, satin short sets and a long-sleeve button-up set in a silky polyester and rayon blend. Every style here comes in at least a UK 20 to 22 or a 3XL, so you can browse without checking each size list first.

How to choose your size

Plus size usually starts at UK 18. The sets in this collection are labelled in two ways, and it helps to know which you are looking at.

• UK dress sizes. Many sets, including the Daisy Dreamer fleece, cotton and satin styles, are sized Small (UK 8 to 10) to X Large (UK 20 to 22). If you are a UK 20 or 22, X Large is your size.
• Letter sizes. Other styles run S to XXXL, and the Plus Size Silk Pyjama Set runs from M up to 5XL. These need a tape measure rather than a guess.
• Measure three places: bust at the fullest point, natural waist, and hips at the widest point. Compare all three with the size chart on the product page and go with the largest.
• Between sizes, size up. Pyjamas should be roomy, and a set that is slightly large is far more comfortable to sleep in than one that pulls.

Asian sizing versus UK sizing

Letter sizes from overseas manufacturers often follow Asian sizing, which usually runs one or two sizes smaller than UK sizing. The gap tends to widen at the top of the range, so a 3XL on an Asian label can fit more like a UK 16 or 18 than a UK 22.

The safest approach is to ignore the letter altogether and work from centimetres. Check the bust and hip measurements in the size chart against your own, and allow a few centimetres of ease for sleepwear. Sets labelled with UK dress sizes avoid this step, which is why many people buying plus size PJ sets start with those.

Fit tips for plus size pyjamas

• Button-up tops: size for the bust so the buttons sit flat and don't gape.
• Waistbands: elasticated waists give more room than a fixed waist and adjust through the night.
• Two-piece sets: sets are sold as a matched pair, so size for whichever half you need larger.
• Stretch: fabrics with spandex, cotton jersey and fleece are more forgiving than satin, which has no give at the seams.

Choosing the fabric

• Fleece, plush and sherpa-lined hooded sets are the warmest option for winter and draughty bedrooms.
• Brushed cotton flannelette is soft and warm without the bulk of fleece.
• 100% cotton T-shirt and shorts sets breathe well and suit warm nights and centrally heated homes.
• Satin and silky polyester blends feel cool on the skin and drape well, but need a gentle, cool wash.
• Viscose with spandex gives a soft stretch fit for long-sleeve sets.

Whatever the fabric, keep nightwear away from heaters, fires and candles. Fleece and other synthetic fabrics can catch light quickly.

Common questions

What size is plus size in pyjamas?

In the UK, plus size usually means 18 and above. In this collection, look for X Large (UK 20 to 22) on sets sold in UK sizes, and 3XL or above on letter-sized sets.

Do plus size pyjamas run small?

Sets sold in UK dress sizes should fit to the UK size shown. Letter-sized sets that follow Asian sizing often run small, so compare the size chart in centimetres with your own measurements.

Are there matching mum and daughter plus size pyjamas?

Yes. The raccoon, koala bear and sloth hooded fleece sets come in girls' sizes from 7 to 8 years up to 13 years, and in women's sizes up to UK 20 to 22.

Which plus size pyjamas are warmest for winter?

The fleece and sherpa-lined hooded sets, followed by the thermal fleece and brushed cotton flannelette sets. For warmer nights, choose a cotton T-shirt and shorts set.

For the full range, see women's pyjamas and women's nightwear. To layer over any set, browse dressing gowns and robes.