Nighties Collection

Sketch illustrating some fashions in women's night attire - a nightgown and pyjamas. Date: circa 1932

A Peep at the Ball (colour litho)
668659 A Peep at the Ball (colour litho) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peep at the Ball. Christmas illustration showing children looking through the bannisters at)

Night-dresses and pyjamas for women 1930s
Womens high on the waist and long length nighties and pyjamas. 1930s

For the Tousseau 1933
Model wearing fashionable nightdresses, all available from Harrods. Date: 1933

Advert for Debenham & Freebody dressing gown & negligee 1937
Models wearing fashionable high neckline night wear, a satin dressing gown and full length nightdress with rope tassel. Date: 1937

Four little girls in nightdresses on a Christmas card
Four little girls climbing the stairs in their nightdresses on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Night and Day fashions
Night and day fashions from the 1960s. From left to right: A Debenham & Freebody empire line nylon nightdress in which a 15 denier in the colours shown is mounted over a toning 30

Advert for Jays negligees 1936
Exquisitely trimmed negligee. Left, rich satin trim with lace. Right, heavy crepe material with lace. Date: 1936

Sisters with Dolls
One sister draws the curtain as the two girls prepare to go to bed with their dolls, dressed in nighties like their owners. Date: circa 1885

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Step back in time with these vintage nighties. 🌙✨ Take a peek into the glamorous world of women's night attire from the 1930s. This sketch beautifully captures the fashion trends of that era, showcasing both elegant nightgowns and stylish pyjamas. The litho artwork titled 'A Peep at the Ball' transports us to a bygone era where ladies donned exquisite night-dresses and pyjamas for their slumber parties. In 1933, Tousseau introduced their latest collection of nightwear, offering women an array of choices to feel comfortable yet fashionable during bedtime. Debenham & Freebody joined in on the trend with their dressing gown and negligee advert in 1937, enticing women to indulge in luxurious loungewear. Even little girls were not left out as shown on a charming Christmas card featuring four adorable sisters dressed in delicate nightdresses. Nighttime was truly magical for them too. The evolution of nightwear is evident through these advertisements from Jays negligees in 1936, highlighting how fashion extended beyond daylight hours. Women embraced elegance around-the-clock, even when they retired for bed. These images remind us that sleepwear has always been more than just clothing – it represents comfort, style, and femininity throughout history. So let's celebrate the timeless allure of 'nighties' as we appreciate the artistry behind each design.