FROM silk to satin and loose to tailored, pyjamas as daywear has been the 2016 fashion trend we’ve seen in blogs and magazines as editors and street style stars work their magic on. Night wear is no longer restricted to the bedroom. Fashion designers from the overseas have been showing this trend on runways.
Fashion trends can look great on the catwalk, but when we come to recreate them at home, nailing the look can be easier said than done. Which is why the pyjamas trend is for fashionistas and those who really want to stand out. In as much as this trend is easy, looks great and has the bonus comfort factor, it takes guts to pull it off.
Sleepwear as outerwear was hot for summer 2016 in fashion capitals and the trend is going nowhere fast as it is making its way into Africa.
How to wear the pyjamas trend
The trick is to still look chic but in sleepwear during the day.
Stay away from cotton fabrics; go for shiny satin shirts and soft silks, to avoid looking like you just got out of bed. Do make your outfit more interesting by teaming up skinny jeans and an oversized pyjama-inspired shirt.
Playing with proportion will bring balance to your look. When choosing shirts, look for distinguishable pyjama details such as side piping, an open neckline and loose sleeves. Finishing the sleepwear look off with heels is a must, keeping your look polished, classy and chic.
How to accessorise the pyjamas look
Jewellery is a great way to dress up your outfit day or night. Offset the soft fabrics with bold earrings, a statement ring or a boyfriend watch. If you feel the look is too feminine do toughen it up with a gold detail statement bag or leather clutch.
For the trendsetters you can take it a step further by adding textured coats in faux fur or a belted kimono, this will keep the look current and sophisticated. Pairing your pyjama-inspired piece with a bold red lip or a pair of shades adds just the perfect touch of glam.
When to pull off the pyjamas look
The pyjamas trend is both versatile and comfy, so whether you’re running errands or heading to a work meeting you are guaranteed comfort.
For lunch with the girls, team up a powder pink or blush pink shirt with your favourite blue jeans and nude gladiators or sandals. A night out in the town calls for a silky black pyjama-inspired shirt teamed with leather trousers and killer heels
Instead of a jacket, go for a kimono-style robe. Belt it over a pair of jeans and thin knit sweater for crisp winter mornings. If you’re going to choose a matching pyajama set, go silk. We love our affordable cotton pyjamas for bedtime, but they’re a little bit too much for the day.
Be it silk or cotton, a pyjama top is a chic alternative to a traditional button-down shirt. The accented piping and more open neckline make the top a perfect pairing to boyfriend jeans and pencil skirts alike.
Whether you choose sneakers or stilettos, choose a pair of shoes that doesn’t look like slippers when rocking a pyjama set on the street.
As awesome as a slipper may look with jeans, try to avoid looking completely like you did when you rolled out of bed.
Let’s see them pyjamas in the street y’all . . .
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