Pajamas: trendy, cozy, comfortable and chic

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Pajamas: Make Yourself Cozy At Home

Doesn't the name Pajama or Pyjama sound unusual to you? Ever wonder where it comes from? The name probably comes from an Indian word paejamah, which means "leg clothing" pae=leg and jamah=clothing.

According to the Enclyclopedia Britannica: Pyjamas were introduced in England as lounging attire in the 17th century. Soon they went out of fashion. About 1870 they reappeared in the Western world as sleeping attire for men, after returning British colonials brought pyjamas back from Southern Asia.

Americans tend to spell them Pajama (or even PJs) while Brits tend to use Pyjama or the older style Pyjamma.

Are Pajamas sexy? That depends. Pajamas can give a look of elegant comfort. Silk Pajamas for example, can look very sexy and fashionable.

But Pajamas are making a huge comeback. Sales of women's Pajamas are growing rapidly reaching $3-4 Billion annually. Sales of men's pajamas are actually growing faster, but this is because they are much smaller. Out of every 10 pair of adult pajamas sold, 9 pair are sold to women.

An even more surprising new fashion trend is the rapid growth of Footed Pajamas for teens and adults.

Why are pajamas so popular lately? Probably due to several reasons. There is a trend to comfort in clothing. People come home from work and want to watch TV in comfort. Funky and cool Pajamas are trendy. One reason that Pajamas are seen as so trendy is that Pajamas have been featured on popular TV shows from Friends, to Ally McBeal, Will and Grace and Grey's Anatomy. While men are comfortable hanging out in old gym shorts and a ripped T-Shirt, many women want to be both comfortable and trendy at home. Who knows who might drop by. Pajamas are so trendy these days that people are beginning to wear Pajamas to the mall or even to campus. Some people are wearing pajamas from morning to night. But Hugh Hefner has been wearing his jammies all day long for years.

PSSST; here's a tip: Oprah's Favorite Pajamas are Karen Neuburger Pajamas (see below).

Pajama Program: Donating Pajamas to Kids in Need

The Pajama Program 

Marketing executive Genevieve Piturro started the Pajama Program to provide new pajamas to Children in need in the USA and around the world. Genevieve has collected 85,000 pairs of pajamas for needy children. Genevieve and the Pajama Program were featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Tepper Jackson Pyjamas 

Linda Tepper of Nick & Nora (see Nick & Nora Pajamas below) and textile and graphic designer Jackie Shapiro of French Bull Tableware have collaborated to bring a new brand of Pajamas that are getting alot of attention lately. Tepper Jackson Pajamas have been featured in In Style, Lucky, Oprah Magazine and Country Living

Diamond Mosaic Lounger Pajamas, Tepper Jackson

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Tepper Jackson Voodoo Black Lounger Pajama

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Tepper Jackson Mosaic Lounger Pajama

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Tepper Jackson Mariposa Lounger Pajama

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Nick and Nora's Sock Monkey 

One of the most popular patterns of Nick and Nora Pajamas

Nick & Nora® Womens Coat Set Sock Monkey - Pink M

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Nick and Nora Pajamas 

Linda Tepper and Steven Abrams are the brains behind Nick & Nora's fashions, which has been distributed internationally for the last twenty years. Calista Flockhart otherwise known as "Ally McBeal" danced in sheep-and-cloud-patterned (Cloud Nine) Nick and Nora Pajamas.

Nick & Nora® Women's Footie PJ - Navy Sock Monkey

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Nick & Nora® Women's Footie PJ - Reindogs Red

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Nick and Nora Holiday Themed Pajamas 

Hanro Pajamas 

From the Oprah Winfrey website:
"Soft, sensuous, the essence of simplicity. Nobody does cotton pajamas better than Hanro." - Oprah

Hanro Pure Affair Button Down PJ Set (7642)

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Hanro Pure Affair Button Down Pajama Set Sleepwear

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Kumi Kookoon Pajamas and Robes 

Kumi Kookoon are mostly about silk loungwear. But what is more classy than real silk pajamas?

kumi kookoon Silk Butterfly Kimono Robe

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kumi kookoon Reversible Silk Robe

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kumi kookoon Laurel Long Silk Gown

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kumi kookoon Ashley Silk Pajama Set

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TexereSilk Pajamas: Hand painted Silk 

Most of TexereSilk garments are designed, drawn, and painted by hand, a skill and labor intensive process. Dye saturation is methodically controlled during the process to ensure color integrity. Every piece is then pressure-steamed and put through a softening process for good colorfastness and comfort.

Armani Pajamas 

Armani is hot. Known for designing outfits for many famous Hollywood celebrities, in 2006, Forbes once again named Giorgio Armani the most successful Italian designer. Armani's net worth is over $4 billion. Like his other designs Armani Pajamas reflect elegance, luxury and style.

Ming Dynasty Hot Pink Cotton Voile Pajamas 

Ming Dynasty Hot Pink Cotton Voile Pajamas

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Oprah has a set of BedHead Ming Dynasty Pajamas in lime green and it made her "O" list.

BedHead Pajamas 

Oprah Says About BedHead
It's not every night you get to wear something that's equal parts style and comfort. - Oprah.com

Jennifer Aniston wore them on "Friends", Deborah Messing wore them on "Will & Grace".

Renee Claire started the sleepwear company in her Los Angeles apartment. Today, more than 1,000 stores nationwide carry her made-in-the-U.S.A. luxury pajamas.

Bedhead Basics Mum Pink Pajama

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Bedhead Pineapple Red Flannel Pajama

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Bedhead Red Snowflake Flannel Pajama

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Pastel Kaleidoscope Flannel Bedhead Pajamas

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Bedhead Basics Plus Size Asian Red Flannel Pajama

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Woolrich Pajamas 

Established in the 1830's Woolrich is an American tradition. John Rich started by traveling from logging camp to logging camp selling his wool clothing from the back of a mule cart. Woolrich pajamas are classic, traditional and generally less expensive than designer pajamas.

Woolrich Men's Flannel Plaid Pajama Set

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Woolrich Women's Flannel Printed Pajama Set

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Woolrich Women's Flannel Jacquard PJ Set

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Woolrich Women's Cozy Flannel Nightshirt

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Woolrich Women's Flannel Plaid Pajama Pant

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PJ Salvage Vintage Romance 

The name says it all. PJ Salvage Vintage Pajamas are retro design, taking advantage of the nostalgia of pajamas and the fact that pajamas are now enjoying a rebirth from a simpler time.

PJ Salvage Burnout Thermal Plaid PJ (WON-PJ)

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PJ Salvage Flannel Happy Hour PJ (HAP-PJ)

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PJ Salvage Flannel Catwalk PJ (CAT-PJ)

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PJ Salvage Flannel Sheep Dreams PJ (SHE-PJ)

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Frankie and Johnny Pajamas 

Memories of yesteryear transcend this new PJ brand

Frankie & Johnny Parisian Toile Lounger Pajama

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Frankie & Johnny Cowboy Flannel Lounger Pajama

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Frankie & Johnny Pansies Lounger Pajama

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Frankie & Johnny Blue Dottie Shortsleeve Capri Pajama

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Karen Neuburger Pajamas 

Oprah's Favorite Pajamas

From the Oprah Winfrey website:
Karen Neuburger Pajamas and Socks
"These are my favorite pajamas! Made with the finest brushed cotton, they come in a variety of colors." - Oprah

Karen Neuburger Gina Floral Sleeveless Crop Pajama

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Karen Neuburger Tickled Pink Boyfriend Pajama

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Adult Pajamas with Feet! 

Visit this site dedicated to Footed Pajamas.

More Footed Pajamas: By Jumpin Jammerz 

Visit this site dedicated to Footed Pajamas.

Silly Skulls

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Polka Dots

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Penguins

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Chocolate and Blue "Hoodie Jammerz"

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Carole Hochman 

Carole Hochman has been designing intimate apparel for more than 30 years. What began as a young girl's dream to become a New York City fashion designer has today evolved into a global powerhouse company. Carole is the President and Creative Director of the Carole Hochman Design Group which manufactures not only the unsurpassed Carole Hochman brand of homewear and sleepwear, but also owns OnGossamer and the licenses to several exceptional lingerie and sleepwear collections including Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Betsey Johnson and Lilly Pulitzer

Carole Hochman Kiss by a Rose Pajama Set (181818)

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Carole Hochman Silent Stars Pajama Set (181815)

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