My memories of Christmas morning still seem so magical- wearing
new pajamas (always flannel, colorful and footed), finding the tree
lit up and filled with presents. Christmas morning seemed so
indulgent- in our pajamas the whole day, eating a delicious
breakfast and playing with our presents. This year marks my
first year without that tradition- we will celebrate Christmas on
the 24th. Perhaps because of that absence, I've started
thinking about pajamas. We no longer receive new pajamas; in
fact, I cannot even remember receiving or buying new pajamas- my
sleepwear now consists of threadbare t-shirts and lounge pants. To
keep the memory alive, I've decided to invest in a luxurious,
stylish pair of pajamas.
Recently, I've been thinking about buying a pair of men's-style
pajamas. In the Coco Chanel biopic, starring Audrey Tautou, Mlle
Chanel wears a pair of silk men's pajamas, both in bed and on the
street. I do love this intriguing concept, especially during
those hot summer months when you want to shield yourself from the
sun. How can one wear pajamas outside, without making it look
like pajamas? Luckily, a few fashionable people- stylists, editors,
designers and even celebrities- are hitting the streets and the red
carpet in comfy and chic pajamas.
If you can't imagine yourself in something masculine, we can
take a cue from Breakfast at Tiffany's heroine, Holly Golightly,
wearing a cheeky eye mask and a men's tuxedo shirt to bed.
Audrey Tautou in Coco Before Chanel. Photos: Habitually Chic
Rolling the sleeves and cuffs helps transform sleepwear to
daywear. Photos: All the Pretty Birds
Left: Viviana Volpicella, Asst. Fashion Editor of Vogue Nippon,
in Prada pajamas. Photo: All the Pretty Birds. Right: Sophia
Coppola collaborated with Louis Vuitton and created pajamas for the
Resort 2012 collection... and a matching Vespa helmet. Photo:
Vogue.com
Ryan Gosling at the Cannes Film festival with navy pajama top,
crisp white trousers and wing-tip shoes. Photo: Stylelite
Holly Golightly's sleepwear. I love her
carved-out-bathtub-turned-sofa. Click here
to purchase Ms. Golightly's eye mask. Photo: A Girl A
Style.
