Summer comes with some amazing things: rooftop hopping, ice cream, beach trips, and sundresses. But there's nothing quite as bad or uncomfortable as a sweaty night's sleep, whether it's from a lack of air-conditioning or from stifling pajamas. Luckily, many of your favorite sleepwear brands have sets and materials specifically made to wear on those hot, sticky summer nights, like sleep tanks, lounge dresses, and breathable PJ sets that come in natural fibers and moisture-wicking fabric.
What you sleep in matters just as much as the environment you're falling asleep in, and airy sleepwear is always a welcome purchase (as are cooling sheets!) The best summer present you can gift yourself is a gorgeous lounge set — or, you know, several — to keep your body feeling and looking cool while the temperatures rise and rise. Check out some of our favorite summer pajama options for the best and chicest snooze of your life.
Warning: Once you’ve tried these Eberjey pajamas, they’re the only ones you’ll want to buy — the reviews even say so. The super-soft fabric is a total dream.
Made of mostly cotton, this lightweight, soft jersey PJ set comes in 15 different adorable patterns making it nearly impossible not to order a few pairs. Luckily, its affordable pricepoint will let you do so without breaking the bank, which is, obviously, essential.
Fans of camis know that all cami tanks are not built the same. Some can cut into your shoulders, while some are too tight — but not this one. This cami has just enough support under your bust without digging into your skin, it flows to let your stomach breathe, and it is so soft, you'll want to wear it all day long. Bonus: it's lacy so it's as sexy as it is comfy.
The worst part of some pajamas can be how heavy they feel and how unbreathable the material is. But not with these sage and white striped lounge shorts: The luxurious ribbed Tencel fabric is thin, but not see-through, meaning they're airy but not too loose, so summer lounging will never feel hot or restrictive.
Skip the pants and shorts entirely and look cute doing so with this adorable button-up shirt that's long enough to wear without bottoms. Available in this pale pink, a dusty blue, white, and gray, you'll likely want them all!
This button-down shirt-and-short set is not only comfy and adorable for sleeping in, but the pink polka-dot-on-teal fabric is super sweet and trendy. You can get pretty much any color scheme, but one thing's for sure: Beauty sleep, here you come.
This bralette is perfect for sleeping in every way — you never have to worry that it’ll roll up due to the wide waistband, and it has wide straps, which equate to plenty of support. But really, the best part of this bralette is how soft the fabric is — it feels like you have nothing on at all.
Fool everyone in your life into thinking you have everything together by wearing this breathable, airy lounge dress around the house, and the convenient wrap makes it easy for you to warm up if the AC is a little too cold.
Satin pajamas are basically the height of luxury, and this cami is sexy and charming. The tank is flattering, and the shorts aren't too short. Unfortunately, the pieces are sold separately but it's oh-so worth it. I mean, can you resist these gorgeously breathable shorts?
Before you scoff at the price tag, remember that one time you wore itchy, unbreathable pajamas, and think again. You'll want to wear this set all day and night: Made of the finest, softest Peruvian pima cotton, this menswear-inspired PJ set has a looser, more relaxed fit but features a drawstring waist to adjust to your liking.
Some people just need everything in their pajama sets, and this set will literally have something for everyone. You'll feel like an old-timey Hollywood celebrity in this robe, top, and pants set — glamorous, chic, and effortlessly timeless.
These wide-leg lounge pants are made of a modal fabric that is so silky soft, it gives these popular pants the "second skin" name. Thoughtful details like its tagless label and stay-put waistband take them the extra mile so you can relax and/or sleep in ultimate comfort. We also love that they're available in Short, Regular, and Long lengths.
Let's be honest, when the AC's blasting, some of us need to cuddle up in more than shorts and a tank. If you run cold (same), these soft and stretchy sets will give you the coverage you need while still being light and breathable. And yes, we did say "sets" because you get two pairs for this amazing price.
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