Nightgowns and Pajamas

One weak spot in my otherwise very happy wardrobe are nightgowns. For years now I have been going through the nightgown sections of department stores and specialty lingerie stores in Hawai'i, California and Germany, like Victoria Secret shaking my head in utter disappointment. It is a bit similar to the 'cute and funny socks,' which seem to make some people happy (see previous blog entry). The prints of nightgowns are cute, like little flowers, hearts and teddy bears and some have funny jokes on them. And there are not necessarily made out of cotton on top of that. Then there is a crass opposition to the 'sexier' nightgowns, the ones that shine and glimmer and have thin straps. Those appeal to me visually more but most of them are 100% made out of polyester (even more expensive lines) and they can't warm the shoulders and arms, when sleeping. I have observed a whole range of compromises my girlfriends and clients have chosen to wear at night. Oversized t-shirts, sorted out t-shirts, sweat pants, flannel gowns…washed out and in my opinion hideous patterns and colors. They mostly fulfilled one criterion. They would cover the skin. 

I see my ideal nightgown in front of my eyes, therefore I trust that it will manifest, even if I will have it custom-tailored. It is really a simple design: basically a t-shirt with long sleeves, which covers the thighs in one color or print, which I like.