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A Guide to Choosing the Best Summer Pajamas


If you’re like us, you love warm summer weather, and you’re ready to partake in all the barbecues and beach days you can. While fun in the sun is something we all look forward to, the summer heat can take a toll on your sleep, making it hard to enjoy those beautiful days out and about.

That’s why finding the best summer pajamas is crucial, especially for hot sleepers. 

Soma<sup class=st-superscript>®</sup> women’s pajama laydown of lemon and polka dot printed sleep tops and bottoms including coordinating underwear.

Your pajamas should be soft, comfortable, and breathable to prevent the summer heat from disrupting your sleep. But how do you find the perfect pair that’ll keep you cool and content? That’s where we come in. Use this guide to find the best women’s summer pajamas that’ll help you sleep better.

  • What Are the Best Types of Pajamas for Summer?

  • 8 Summer Pajamas for Women

  • How to Find the Best Summer Pajamas

What Are the Best Types of Pajamas for Summer?

The best pajamas for summer are designed to keep you cool, even if you’re a hot sleeper. No one enjoys waking up in a sweat or being so uncomfortable due to the heat that they can’t fall asleep in the first place. 

Finding the right women’s summer pajama sets can be difficult. One of the most important factors to consider is the fabric. Some materials are naturally cooling. For instance, rayon, cotton, and bamboo can be temperature regulating.

In addition to a cooling material, you should look for options that provide less coverage and promote airflow. Shorts, sleepshirts, and nightgowns are perfect for summer because they’re breathable.

Soma women’s polka dot tank sleepshirt, patterned satin pajama pants, sleep tank, and teal nightgown hung on hangers.

However, that doesn’t mean that sleep pants are necessarily a bad thing; they may just be better for cooler nights or as part of women’s loungewear sets you can wear outside while making s’mores. 

You should also consider style. While you may be home and in bed, you still want to look and feel your best. For instance, do you prefer shorts, tanks, or tees? Whatever the case, your summer pajamas should make you feel good.

8 Summer Pajamas for Women

When looking for the best women’s summer pajamas, you have options. We carry a wide selection of styles for every type of sleeper, no matter their style preferences. Here are some of our top summer pajamas for women:

Tank Sleepshirt

Soma<sup class=st-superscript>®</sup> women’s model wearing a teal green tank sleepshirt.
Cool Nights® Tank Sleepshirt

The Cool Nights® Tank Sleepshirt has a racerback design ideal for airflow. Made from cooling rayon and spandex, it stays cool to the touch all night long. Sleepshirts are some of the most comfortable items you can wear to bed because they’re a single garment that’s breathable and offers ease of movement.

Chemises

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Cool Nights® Soft Support Chemise

Chemises, also known as nightdresses, are loose and comfortable pieces that can usually be either sleepwear or lingerie. Our super-soft chemise is made with our signature Cool Nights® fabric for maximum breathability and comfort. With soft support at the bust and elastic for a stretchy fit, the fabric won’t stick to your body, making it especially comfortable for hot sleepers.

Long Sleepshirts

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Cool Nights® Long Sleepshirt

Sleepshirts and nightgowns are popular for a reason — they allow air to move through your garment to help you sleep cooler. A long sleepshirt gives you a little bit more coverage without turning up the temperature. With these shirts, you don’t have to worry about putting on bottoms that might get tangled around your legs or cause you to overheat. Instead, you can hop out of bed and have a relaxing day.

Pajama Shorts

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Cool Nights® Pajama Shorts

Our Cool Nights® Shorts are designed with the same super-soft, breathable fabric as the rest of our collection. Designed to stay cool to the touch throughout the night, these sleep shorts feature an elastic waist and a relaxed style to ensure the perfect fit. They also have front pockets for convenience. 

Pair your sleep shorts with camis or short sleeve pajama tops for maximum comfort.

Cropped Pants

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Cool Nights® Cropped Pants

Not sure whether it’s going to be a cooler night? Try our women’s cropped pajama pants, ideal for warm days and hot nights. These sleep pants are made with our patented fabric that sleeps cooler than most other materials. You can find them in solid or patterned cropped styles. Finish off the look with one of our camis or tees.

Sleep Camis

Soma<sup class=st-superscript>®</sup> women’s model wearing a yellow lace-trimmed floral cami with matching shorts.
Cool Nights® Lace-Trim Cami

Sleep cooler and better with our camis, made with Cool Night® signature fabric designed to feel lightweight and gentle on the skin. Our v-neck cami pairs perfectly with Cool Night® shorts and pajama pants. A lace trim cami adds a feminine, romantic touch and can elevate the feel of your sleep look.

Pajama Tees

Soma<sup class=st-superscript>®</sup> women’s model wearing a teal green v-neck short-sleeve T-shirt.
Cool Nights® Short Sleeve Pajama Tee With Pocket

Cool Nights® Pajama Tees are designed to make the perfect summer pajama sets for women paired with shorts and cropped pants. Our short sleeve pajama tee features a relaxed design that moves with you.


Or try a Short Sleeve Notch Collar Pajama Tee for a more traditional sleepwear look that features a classic silhouette with a v-neck and notch collar.

Pajama Pants

Soma<sup class=st-superscript>®</sup> women’s model wearing blue ikat printed pajama pants.
Cool Nights® Wide-Leg Pants

Every woman needs a cool, comfortable set of pajama pants for those beautiful summer nights when the temperature finally drops a bit. 

Our Cool Nights® Pajama Pants are designed to help you mix and match your sleep wardrobe with camis and short sleeve pajama tees from our Cool Nights® collection, so you can be the epitome of cool and cozy.

You’ll also love their versatility…not just for sleeping. They can double as comfortable lounge pants that look just as good whether reading your favorite novel or getting ready for a good night’s sleep.

How to Find the Best Summer Pajamas

When shopping for summer pajamas, your preferences are the most important thing to consider. Some women prefer shorts, while others like pants. However, we recommend having both options for warmer and cooler nights. 

You may also want to consider the climate you live in. For instance, if you get hot, humid summers, you might prefer a moisture-wicking material that can combat the humidity and sweat from your skin or a more breathable material like rayon that prevents sweat in the first place.

Soma<sup class=st-superscript>®</sup> pajama outfit laydowns including coordinating pajama separates and matching bras and panties.

You should also consider style. Will your summer pajamas double as loungewear that you’ll wear out of the house? If so, you might want to choose pants or shorts with solid colors you can more easily mix and match with your wardrobe essentials.

And finally, try to avoid tight clothing because it lacks the proper ventilation to help your body cool itself while also making you more prone to sweating. A slightly relaxed fit is almost always best when it comes to sleepwear.

Enjoy Comfortable Sleep All Summer Long

The best women’s summer pajamas are those that can keep you cool all night long. A good night’s sleep can’t be underestimated when it comes to making the most of summer.

Soma pajamas are designed to keep your body’s temperature down, so you can sleep more peacefully. But we believe that pairing this innovative design with classic pajama styles that you’ll love to wear is key. Slip into our summer pajamas for women and see how good you can look and feel every night of the season.

Shop our collection now to transform your sleep selection.

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