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Category: Howto & Style

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Description: We'll look at men's pyjamas and sleepwear in today's video, and how to look classic both morning and night: gentl.mn/pajamas-dressing-gown-guide #pyjamas #sleepwear #notsponsored SHOP THE VIDEO: → Shadow Stripe Ribbed Socks Burgundy and Light Grey Fil d'Ecosse Cotton - gentl.mn/burgundy-striped-socks GUIDES YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS: → Cashmere Explained - gentl.mn/all-about-cashmere → Cotton Explained - gentl.mn/all-about-cotton1 → Linen Explained - gentl.mn/all-about-linen VIDEO CREDITS: → Script: Jack Collins, Preston Schlueter, Aaron White → Camera & Editing: Chris Dummer → CBC → ITV → Lionsgate → Carnival Films → BBC → Warner Bros. Pictures → Gracie Films → 20th Television → Eon Productions → 20th Century Fox → Derek Rose → Budd Shirtmaker → Focus Features → Bowhill & Elliott → Uniqlo Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! → gentl.mn/youtube Become a part of the Gentleman's Gazette community - support us on Patreon! gentl.mn/patron ________________________________________________________________________ Gentleman's Gazette gentl.mn/home-gentlemans1 gentl.mn/shop-gentlemansgazette Facebook: facebook.com/gentlemansgazette FREE E-book: gentl.mn/free-newsletter-ebook1 00:00 Introduction Sleepwear is an often overlooked aspect of clothing and style, but we believe that with the right pyjamas, you can wake up feeling and looking your best. 01:40 History of Pyjamas Let’s begin our journey with a look at sleepwear through history. How did social attitude and status influence this type of clothing? We'll find out. 04:39 History of the Nightcap 05:15 History of Dressing Gowns (Robes) 07:28 History of Slippers (Mule, Grecian, & Albert) 10:22 Quality Hallmarks: 1. Natural Fibers Natural fibers breathe better and look elegant overall; which ones are ideal for sleepwear then? 10:46 1a. Silk 11:45 1b. Cashmere 12:22 1c. Cotton 13:07 1d. Linen 14:02 2. Elegant Styles We'll show you classic styles to choose from so you're still dapper even with eyes shut! 14:06 2a. Nightshirts 15:14 2b. Two-Piece Pyjama Set 17:23 3. Dapper Dressing Gowns 19:42 4. Stylish Slippers Let’s turn our attention to the feet, and what to look out for when searching for some slippers to go with the rest of your sleepwear. 21:49 5. Where to Purchase Department stores and supermarkets are typical places to find sleepwear but they often carry novelty pieces. As classic menswear enthusiasts, we suggest looking towards companies with a long history of making quality menswear garments. 22:51 5a. Derek Rose 23:41 5b. Turnbull & Asser 24:16 5c. Budd Shirtmaker 25:00 5d. New & Lingwood 25:42 5e. Bowhill & Elliott 26:56 5f. Uniqlo 28:05 5g. Herring Shoes 28:42 5h. Vintage stores 29:42 Conclusion Good quality sleepwear is a great investment! Which of the classic styles are you eyeing on? Do you know of other brands that sell top-notch sleepwear? Let us know in the comments! 29:54 Outfit Rundown