Fashion Dare: Pajama Possibilities
At first, the idea of pajamas masquerading as ready to wear fashion seems a little nuts, but if lingerie can be worn out on any girls night and cozy flannel pants are donned off-campus by co-eds everywhere, why can’t classic pajamas enjoy their time to walk in the sun?
Dolce & Gabbana
The only way to see if this Dolce & Gabbana approved trend will actually work is to go ahead and get comfortable with it. Decking yourself out in head to toe sleepwear, may work for Hugh Hefner, but most of us will need to be a little more selective in choosing intimate pieces to mix in with our existing wardrobe.
Five Ways to Experiment with Pajamas
Sleep Shirts - Style as you would a great blouse and pair with your favorite jeans.
Elizabeth & James, Sartorialist, Men's PJ Top
Delicate Robes - Secure and wear like a wrap dress or open like a cardigan.
Phoebe Carlyle, Not on the High Street, Nicole Richie
Flannel Tops - Wear like a plaid shirt and layer over tees or under jackets.
Victoria's Secret, Trend Hunter
Silk Bottoms - Add heels and structured top or Recycle into Harem Pants.
Balmain and Adam Lippes
Bed Jackets - Delicate vintage substitute for modern fashion capelet.
That Girl Vintage, Giambattista Valli, Andrew Gn, Midnight Glamour
Play around a little, after all that’s what trends are for. You might end up with some edgy new fashion statements or possibly just a chic little ensemble for inside the house, but let those pajamas have a chance at style, I DARE YOU…
Tags: bed jacket, dolce amd gabbana, fashion dare, pajamas, pj's, plaid tops, robes, silk pants, style experiment
November 20th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Great post! I used to wear my plaid pj tops out all the time when I was a student!
November 20th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Does wearing your PJ’s to drop off yr kids at school count?
November 20th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Ooh, I actually really like some of these! When I saw the title, it honestly made me cringe a bit, but I really like the robe and bedjacket ideas. So delicate & a slightly offbeat spin on the whole “underwear as outerwear” thing.
November 21st, 2009 at 8:41 pm
Haha, these are excellent tips! Although, I think I’d have to replace my current turtle and monkey pajamas before rocking some of these trends..
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:49 am
Love the post! It´s so original!
xx
November 26th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Excellent post. I’ve seen some pretty fantastic sleepwear especially the recent Kate Moss collection for Topshop. And when you consider items like those which are somewhat pricey, you almost need to work them into your everyday wardrobe in order to justify the price tag.
November 28th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I love PJs to death… my staple everyday wardrobe because I work from home. But wearing them outside the house have never crossed my mind until you posted this. I can do with the flannel top paired with jeans or the silk bottoms paired with a knitted top.
Love your blog!
December 8th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Well, I tried it with a robe! What do you think?
http://www.retrochick.co.uk/2009/12/08/can-you-go-out-in-your-dressing-gown/