The best men’s pajamas are made for more than just lounging. The most stylish options are heavy on the louche sex appeal (pink tiger-print linen, anyone?!) without compromising on comfort or ease of movement. But while comfort-enhancing features like elastic waistbands and highly breathable fabrics like modal are great, your sleepwear should also be stylish enough that you wouldn’t be embarrassed to at least answer the door—and maybe even leave the house—wearing them. The right PJs should be a year-round flex, from ultra-soft flannel pajama sets that’ll make you feel like a worldly sophisticate to silky lounge pants you could—and should!—wear out and about with, say, a big, boxy button-down and a pair of loafers.
That 5-pack of XXL Hanes tees you ordered by accident and then repurposed as evening attire? Toss ’em. That overly roomy, toothpaste-stained bathrobe you’re afraid to put in the washing machine? Toss it, too. (While you’re at it, ditch those ratty workout joggers you wear to bed as well.) Elevate your jammies by swapping out that short-sleeve T-shirt/sweatpant combo you’ve been sleeping in since high school and invest in a proper pair of pajamas. Not sure where to start? You came to the right place. To help you level up your loungewear, we tracked down a heavy-hitting list of the absolute best men’s pajamas on the market right now, so you can relax in swaddled bliss as long as you like.
The Classic Pick
L.L. Bean scotch plaid flannel pajamas
The Bean’s selection of vibrant, yarn-dyed sets are crafted from Portugese flannel woven out of longer-staple cotton fibers designed to hold up through thick and thin.
The Budget Pick
Hanes woven plain-weave pajama set (was $30, now 18% off)
The ‘Zon stocks cozy pajama sets by the dozens, but Hanes’ handsome plaid number, a perennial best-seller on the site, is the one most worth your time.
The Summer-Ready Pick
Cleverly Laundry pajama set
When you think of pajama sets, your mind probably conjures an array of toasty plaid flannel joints. But in the summer, when the number one hindrance to a good night’s sleep is overheating, those simply won’t fly. Cleverly’s short set is cut roomy and relaxed from a smooth lightweight cotton designed for maximum slumber-inducing comfort.
The Top of the Line Pick
Emma Willis cashmerello pyjama set
Emma Willis, the legendary Jermyn Street shirtmaker, cuts all of its pajamas by hand in the brand’s Gloucester workroom, a ludicrous display of artistry befitting of the label’s reputation for precision. These bad boys are made out of a cotton/cashmere blend so soft the hand-rolled piping and mother of pearl buttons will seem like an afterthought in comparison.
The Enthusiast’s Pick
Sleepy Jones “Henry” pajama set
Sleepy Jones made a name for itself selling pajama sets designed to double as daywear. In the years since, the brand’s perfected the ingredients that make its coordinating sets such a smash—e.g. the sort of eye-grabbing prints it’d be a crying shame to only show off in front of your apartment cohabitants.
The Nightshirt Devotee Pick
P Le Moult open neck cotton pique pajama shirt
Mr. Sandman had the right idea with his nighttime attire. A nightshirt is like wearing a cross between a band collar button-up and a blanket, and this one from P. Le Moult is done up in soft pique cotton (the same fabric your favorite polos are made out of) for a stretchy feel that won’t quit on you after a handful of laundry cycles. Oh, and did we mention the pockets?
The Cool Guy Pick
Fear of God Essentials waffle thermal set
Over the years, Jerry Lorenzo’s flair for easy-wearing, cozy staples has yielded reams of thoughtful sweats designed to sync up with Fear of God’s sensitive, ‘90s-indebted tailoring. So when the brand’s Essentials line debuted its inaugural loungewear collection earlier last year, expectations were high, and it didn’t disappoint. This is the type of PJ set FOG obsessives dream about—a waffle-knit tonal tee with a single button closure and trim sweatpants you’ll want to wear outside the house—done up in a luxe cotton blend that feels as good as it looks.
22 More Pajama Sets We Love
Polar Skate Co polar pajamas
Feeling beat after a long day riding the rails? Your next trick should be getting seriously cozy in Polar’s silky-smooth pajama set.
Desmond and Dempsey printed cotton pajama set
We’re not saying you should wear this shirt straight to bed after a night out, but with a nice wash in between you’re in business.
J.Crew seersucker pajama set
You know that breezy, Southern gentleman feeling you get when slipping into a seersucker suit? Now you can have that for eight hours (okay, six) a night too.
Polo Ralph Lauren plaid pajama shirt
Because true ‘Lo heads know horsepower doesn’t sleep.
Polo Ralph Lauren plaid pajama pants
Especially when your bedroom is already, uh, bedecked in floor-to-ceiling Ralph Lauren plaids.
Uniqlo Airism cotton pajama set
Ultra-lightweight PJs that’ll help you—and your wallet—rest easy as the mercury soars.
Abercrombie shorts sleep set
An adult upgrade on the usual basketball shorts you wear to bed.
The Tie Bar gingham pajama set
Life’s not always a picnic—but sleeping in style can be.
Sid Mashburn pajama set
You know those blue OCBDs you’ve been wearing forever that’ll always look good no matter which way the trend winds blow? This is them in pajama form.
Piglet linen pajama set
If you’re a hot sleeper, doubling down on linen is always a good idea.
Calvin Klein logo-print jersey pajama set
Because nothing, least of all the opportunity to cop some new sleepwear, comes between you and your Calvins.
Brooks Brothers check short pajamas
Because really, if you can’t trust Brooks Brothers to provide a spiffy broadcloth evening set who can you turn to?
Target matching pajama set
Très chic.
Brain Dead moto pajama top
Brain Dead brings its signature graphic flair to a cotton poplin kit you could wear as seperates…
Brain Dead moto pajama bottom
…but looks way cooler as a full set.
Cleverly Laundry cotton pyjama set
The supremely relaxed set you should wear the next time you decide to hit Miami for a long weekend—or hit the hay for an early night in.
Neighborhood pile tee and short set
Neighborhood’s coordinating jammies are made in Japan out of a scuzzy fleece designed to keep you cozy no matter the weather.
Majestic International herringbone stripe silk pajamas
Silk pajamas aren’t just decadent for the hell of it (though that’s a pretty good reason too)—the fabric’s breathability makes it a perfect choice for hot sleepers.
Petite Plume Nantucket tattersall pajamas
A pattern that looks like your favorite dress shirt cut from a cotton that feels like your favorite sweats? Honestly, they had us at “tattersall”.
Gap poplin pajama set
When it comes to basics of any kind—the building blocks that make up the foundation of a well-rounded wardrobe—it’s tough to beat Gap.
Vermont Country Store super-soft Portuguese cotton flannel pajamas
The good people over at the Vermont Country Store triple brush (triple brush!) their heavyweight flannel for added softness.
Tekla Fabrics poplin sleepwear set
Classic evening attire from a modern-day master of the form.
Fruit of the Loom broadcloth pajama set
When your top half is hot but your bottom half is cold.