Sleep Like a Baby... In Cozy Comfort!

Some people swear by kale smoothies or yoga retreats but the real secret to youthful energy is slipping into a pair of pajamas so soft they convince your joints that you are 25 again.

Getting A Good Night's Sleep

Installment 2 of 4: You Deserve a Cozy Bedtime Wardrobe

There comes a moment in life when you stop pretending you might go out after 8 p.m. and instead proudly announce, “I’m already in my quitters.” That moment is liberation. That moment is power. That moment is retirement done right. Here are a few ideas to consider when revamping your new nighttime wardrobe.

When you were younger, you could sleep in jeans, on a futon, with a car alarm going off outside. Now? If your pajamas aren’t made of fabric softer than a baby duck hugging a cloud, it’s a hard pass. And honestly, you’ve earned that level of luxury. Hot flashes, cold feet, and mystery breezes can make bedtime feel like competing in the Sleep Olympics with cozy PJs as your required gear. And on the podium cooling bamboo gets the gold medal, soft modal fabric the silver and breathable cotton the bronze.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate elastic waistbands. They don’t judge. They don’t constrain. They don’t remind you of the cheesecake you had last night. They simply support you like any best friend would.

And you’ve coordinated outfits for decades for your kids, grandkids, pets and holiday photos. You deserve a coordinated set for yourself. A matching pajama set says, “I still have standards,” even if those standards now include being in bed by 9:15. Add a cozy oversized robe, with deep pockets, and slippers with lug soles to make your look complete, and ensure you are ready to impress the neighbors while you sip your evening tea on the front porch.

The beauty of cozy pajamas is that they don’t signal the end of your fashion era, they’re proof you’ve mastered it. Comfort doesn’t cancel style, it just means you’re savvy enough to choose fabrics that feel good and look good. A great pair of PJs says you care about presenting your best self, even if the audience is just your reflection in the hallway mirror. So go ahead, indulge in a great pair of comfy PJs... BFore Aging in Place.