How to Choose Winter Pajamas for Women
Cold winter nights call for cozy, comfortable pajamas made from high-quality fabrics in styles that keep you warm and snuggly all season long. Ditch your old, worn-out T-shirt and leggings in favor of women’s pajamas designed specifically for winter comfort. From fabrics to styles to accessories, learn what to look for when choosing cold-weather sleepwear, and find our expert winter PJ recommendations to suit your sleeping preferences.
Tips for Choosing Women's Winter Pajamas
Knowing what to look for when choosing women’s winter pajamas helps you find the right pieces to keep you warm throughout the season. From fabric to style to accessories, here are our suggestions for narrowing down your options.
Select the Best Pajama Fabric for Winter
When choosing winter pajamas, robes, and other sleep accessories, opt for fabrics made from breathable natural fibers that allow ample airflow and keep you warm without causing you to overheat or get too sweaty. Soft fabrics with a brushed surface, such as fleece and flannel, feel cozy in cool winter temperatures and trap air to keep you warm, while cotton insulates and breathes, so you don’t overheat. Our top-quality women’s winter pajamas are made from substantial Pima cotton interlock, fuzzy cotton flannel, and temperature-regulating TENCEL™ Modal.
Consider Popular Winter Pajama Styles
No matter your style and sleep preferences, you can find comfortable, cozy winter pajamas to fit them. When shopping for pajama styles for winter, keep in mind that snug-fitting silhouettes will be warmer than loose pants or shirts. Some favorite winter pajama styles and their benefits include:
- Long-sleeve nightshirts are warm and cozy up top (especially helpful if you sleep with your arms above the covers) but still provide plenty of free movement and airflow so you stay comfortable even if your temperature fluctuates overnight.
- Pants and long-sleeve tops offer coverage everywhere you need it, keeping you warm all night.
- Pajama sets that pair a short-sleeve tee with pants or shorts with a long-sleeve tee offer middle-of-the-line comfort for temperate sleepers on cold winter nights.
Sleep Wardrobe Tip: Stock up on matching or coordinating PJ separates or sets and mix and match pajama pieces to create the sleepwear style that works best for the weather on any given evening.
Maximize Coziness with Warm Accessories
Just as you’d layer bedding to increase warmth and comfort, you can layer pajamas to achieve the same effect. Bath robes are for more than just morning routines: They’re easy to layer over pajamas or loungewear for extra warmth when temperatures fall. Fleece, flannel, and down-filled robes are the best options for winter days, thanks to their warm, heat-trapping materials and soft, indulgent feel. Pull on a robe as you get ready for bed or to keep you warm while sipping your morning coffee or lounging on weekend mornings.
Keep cold toes cozy with slippers designed for winter days and nights. Whether you choose down-filled booties or classic slippers, comfortable footwear is the perfect way to round out your winter pajama wardrobe.
Finding the Best Winter Pajamas for You
Personal preference, sleeping style, and climate all impact which winter pajamas will be best for you. Explore our recommendations to find the best PJ styles and fabrics for comfort in wintertime.
For Temperate Winters and Hot Sleepers
If you love the look and feel of flannel but are worried about getting too warm while you sleep, opt for a shorts sleep set in the favorite fuzzy material. Our flannel pajama shorts sets come with long-sleeve tops, great for cool nights.
A TENCEL™ Modal nightshirt or pajama set is another option for warm sleepers or temperate winter climates: The material is naturally temperature regulating, so you won’t overheat, and offers a lovely drape and serious softness to give you that cozy winter feeling without making you too warm.
For Cold Sleepers and Chilly Nights
Cold sleepers rejoice: Winter weather offers the perfect excuse to slip into warm, snuggly, soft-all-over flannel pajamas. Our flannel pajama pants sets come with a long-sleeve button-up flannel or waffle-knit cotton Henley shirt, both made from materials that trap air to keep you warm and insulated.
Thick Pima cotton interlock is another lovely option for cold weather. If you tend to sleep cold, opt for long or cropped pants and long-sleeve shirts to maximize skin coverage, keep warm air close to your body, and help you stay cozy all night long.
For Holiday Celebrations and Family Photos
There’s a reason our matching family pajamas are customer favorites, year after year. Whether you’re gearing up for Christmas morning or taking photos for cards to send to family and friends, nothing gets the family feeling festive like cheerful winter pajamas in our exclusive holiday prints—especially when everyone matches! With our exclusive holiday prints available across several styles of women’s sleepwear, you can coordinate with your partner, kids, teens, and even the dog without sacrificing comfort, perfect for the whole holiday season and all winter long.
For Snow-Day Lounging and Cold Winter Mornings
While it can be tempting to stay in your PJs when you wake up on a blustery day, we recommend loungewear instead. We offer styles that are as comfortable as your favorite pajamas—but won’t look out of place if you need to make a trip to the store. Our Legends Luxury™ pajama separates and sets are made from soft, drapey cotton interlock and come in a variety of striped or solid colors to suit your tastes.
Beyond PJs: Tips for Keeping Warm on Chilly Winter Nights
Pajamas are only one element of overnight comfort: Set yourself up for restful wintertime sleep with a few simple steps. Follow our top three winter sleep tips to stay cozy and rest better when temperatures fall.
- Choose Bedding Layers Made with Cozy Fabrics. The benefits of layered bedding are twofold: A well-layered winter bed feels indulgently lofty and cozy and allows you to adjust as your comfort needs change. Too hot? Simply remove your blanket, quilt, or other top layer to cool things off—then add it back when you get chilly again. Too cold? Pull up a throw blanket from the foot of the bed to chase away the chill.
- Set the Right Sleep Temperature. According to experts, the best temperature for the bedroom is between 65° and 68° Fahrenheit, which promotes longer, deeper, better sleep.
- Add Extra-Cozy Elements for Optimal Warmth. Take a page from history books and slide a hot water bottle or heating pad between your bed sheets for a few minutes before you climb beneath the covers. Or, add a heated mattress pad beneath your fitted sheet and enjoy completely customized warmth levels all night.
Pair the perfect winter pajamas with warm and cozy bedding layers to get your best sleep on cold nights, no matter how low the temperature drops. For more tips on choosing bedding, pajamas, and other linens for your home in any season, explore our Guides.