Women's Pyjamas

Women's pyjamas at FlipBuy UK — 25 sets in satin, cotton and silk-look fabrics, from camisole-and-shorts pairs to long sets and maternity nursing styles. Prices from £8.99 to £34.99, with plus sizes across much of the range.

How to choose between a long set and a short set

Most British homes are warmer at night than people expect, which is why short sets outsell long ones even in winter.

Short sets — camisole and shorts, or a short-sleeve top and shorts — suit centrally heated flats, anyone who overheats, and the six months from May to October. They take up less drawer space and dry faster.

Long sets earn their place in older houses with draughty bedrooms, in January, and for anyone who wants to make tea at seven in the morning without putting a dressing gown on first. They're also the more practical choice when you have people staying.

If you're buying one set to cover the year, a short set plus a robe is more flexible than a long set on its own.

How to choose the fabric

Satin is cool on the skin and drapes well. Best for warm nights and hot sleepers; it needs a gentle wash and shows every line if bought tight.
Ice silk and silk-look fabrics do the same job at a lower price, dry quickly, and don't crease as readily.
Cotton and modal breathe, wash at higher temperatures, and put up with a tumble dryer. The sensible default for everyday wear.
Lace trim tells you nothing about warmth — check the main fabric before deciding whether a set will suit the season.

How to get the fit right

Pyjamas should be roomy. If you're between sizes, size up — especially in non-stretch cotton, which won't give, and in satin, which pulls at the seams.

Two-piece sets are also where sizing mismatches show up most: if you're a different size on top and bottom, look for sets sold with separate size options, or choose a style with an elasticated or drawstring waist. All measurements are on the product pages, in UK sizing.

How to buy pyjamas as a gift

Sleepwear is a common gift and an easy one to get wrong. Three things reduce the risk:

Go one size up from what you think. Nobody minds roomy pyjamas; everyone minds tight ones.
Choose a robe or a loose set over anything fitted if you're unsure of the size.
Avoid anything with visible lace or sheer panels unless you know the person's taste well. A plain cotton or satin set in a colour they wear is a safer gift than something more obviously chosen for them.

How to shop for maternity and nursing

Nursing sets have front openings or drop-down panels so you can feed without getting undressed at three in the morning. A few practical notes: buy late in pregnancy rather than early, so they fit the postpartum body rather than the bump; get two, because one will always be in the wash; and choose fabric that copes with a hot wash, since it will need one.

How to care for them so they last

Wash satin cool and inside out, on a gentle cycle, in a mesh bag if there's lace
Cotton can take a warmer wash — 40°C is enough for sleepwear unless someone's been ill
Skip the fabric conditioner on synthetics; it builds up and leaves a residue
Line dry where you can. Tumble drying shrinks cotton sets and shortens the life of elastic waistbands
Replace the elastic, not the set, if the waistband goes before the fabric does — it's a ten-minute job and saves a good pair

How many pairs do you actually need

Three is the number most people settle on: one in the wash, one in the drawer, one on. Add a festive set in December and a robe to go over any of them, and that's a complete rotation. Buying three at once usually costs less than replacing one at a time, and means you're never down to the pair with the broken waistband.

Common questions

Do you stock plus sizes?

Yes, across much of the range including camisole sets. Sizes available are shown on each product page.

Are satin pyjamas warm enough for winter?

Not on their own in a cold bedroom — satin feels cool by design. Choose cotton for winter, or layer a robe over satin.

What's the difference between pyjamas and loungewear?

Loungewear is cut to be seen — heavier fabrics, less sheer, no visible lace. Several sets here work as both. Anything with lace trim or thin straps is sleepwear.

Can I buy the top and bottom in different sizes?

Some sets offer separate size options; most are sold as a matched pair. If you size differently on top and bottom, look for elasticated or drawstring waists, which accommodate more.