For those who have already accumulated a wardrobe of luxurious loungewear, perhaps it’s time to focus on what to wear when you truly unwind.
The Best Sleepwear Brands, According To marie claire:
- Best Overall: Papinelle
- Best For Luxury: Olivia von Halle
- Best For Comfort: Hommey & LOUNGE
- Best For Silk: Lilysilk
- Best For Prints: Desmond & Dempsey
Whether you’re looking to rediscover the excitement of a chic pyjama moment, or redefine your work-from-home wardrobe, now is the perfect time to cultivate your bedroom style without compromising comfort.
From silky pyjamas to cosy matching sets, keep scrolling for the best sleepwear brands that you can buy in Australia.
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Best For: Gifting
If any brand has mastered the art of unwinding in style, it’s Papinelle. Born from a creative, free-spirited vision and refined over two decades, the Australian label has become synonymous with elevated sleepwear that feels as luxurious as it looks. Think hand-painted florals, sumptuous silks, and irresistibly soft cottons. Whether you’re slipping into something cosy at the end of a long day or enjoying a slow Saturday morning, Papinelle is what you’ll reach for.
Sizes: XS through to 3XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Modal, Mulberry Silk, Cashmere, Cotton, Lace, Satin, Soft Winter Waffle.
If Only
Best For: Nighties
If Only If is a British sleepwear brand rooted in family and thoughtful design. Founded by Issy Falkner in 2011 and re-branded by her daughter Emily Campbell in 2020, the brand blends nostalgia with elegance, creating nightwear that feels both classic and contemporary. With a strong focus on inclusivity, If Only If offers an extended size range from 6–24, ensuring women of all ages can wear their beautifully made pieces. Taking a slower, more mindful approach to fashion, the brand produces small, carefully crafted batches using natural, breathable, and biodegradable fabrics. By avoiding mass production and focusing on fair pricing and seasonless designs, If Only If has earned its reputation as one of the best sleepwear brands for those who value quality, sustainability, and enduring style.
Sizes: 6 to 24. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Cotton Voile, Cotton Cambric, Cotton Twill, Brushed Cotton Twill.
Best for: Chic co-ords
Coining itself as ‘the guy and the girl making pyjamas’, the London-based brand is exactly that. Founded by couple Joel and Molly, the pair struggled on sharing Joel’s favourite pyjama shirt, and thus their niché was born. Elevating a masculine shirt with feminine touches, Desmond & Dempsey really is the best of both worlds.
Sizes: XS through to XXL.| Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Modal lyocell jersey, cotton voile, organic cotton towelling, organic cotton poplin, linen, washable silk, cotton stretch, cotton pointelle
Best For: Cool-girl linen
For the linen devotee, Australian brand Deiji Studios delivers high comfort and high quality apparel to blur the lines between sleepwear and ready-to-wear. A favourite among Instagram influencers alike, the Bryon Bay brand pursues the innate sense of style that defies both age and time. Meaning that you’ll get to love their pieces for years to come.
Sizes: XXS through to XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: GOTS certified organic, OEKO-TEX 100 certified and EU certified stone washed french linen, GOTS certified organic cotton poplin, linen jersey, ecovero viscose and OEKO-TEX 100 certified recycled polyester
Best For: Affordable silk sets
For luxurious sleepwear you can’t surpass silk, which means you can’t do better than Lilysilk. With a focus on sustainability and zero waste, the brand sources it’s silk from Mulberry trees which require less water than cotton to grow and decomposes faster than synthetic materials. Outside of the environmental benefits, these PJs will prove your softest, silkiest sleep yet. Use code MARIECLAIRE20 to get 20% off your order.
Sizes: XS through to XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Silk charmeuse, silk suede, LILYÁUREA®
Best For: Elevated basics
Given its name, LOUNGE is loved for its elevated basics and super-comfortable cuts and fabrics. Founded in 2016, the British brand has been designing sleepwear, lounge wear, and lingerie for nearly a decade, always staying true to its philosophy of “comfort made sexy.” Our personal favourite is the brand’s Crinkle Pyjama Shirt and Crinkle Pyjama Bottoms, which both wash and wear like a dream.
Sizes: XS through to 3XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Pointelle, Satin, Towelling, Modal, Waffle, Lace
Best for: Classic sleepwear
Jasmine and Will reimagines classic sleepwear with a modern edge — including unisex items and matching sets for the whole family. Appreciating the art of quiet luxury, the brand blends crisp silhouettes with relaxed cuts, all crafted from premium natural fabrics. The result? Sleepwear you’ll happily wear all day long.
Sizes: XS through to XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Cotton and linen.
Best for: Quality garments
Papinelle is all about sleepwear that feels as beautiful as it looks. Born in Sydney and inspired by dreamy prints and natural fabrics, the brand creates pieces designed to soothe — from airy silk sets to soft organic cotton robes. It’s sleepwear that invites you to slow down and savour the simple moments.
Sizes: XS through to 3XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Cotton, rayon, tencel lyocell and linen.
Best for: Minimalist comfort
You’ll be hard pressed to find a millennial who doesn’t already love Skims undergarments — and the pyjama range is no different. Known for ultra-soft fabrics and neutral tones, it’s designed to move effortlessly from sofa to street, and you can guarantee that each piece feels as good as it looks.
Sizes: XXS through to 4XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Cotton, silk and modal.
Best For: Investment sleepwear
With a strong focus on cocktail-ready sleepwear, Olivia von Halle creates an equilibrium between both style and comfort. Establishing a repertoire of ‘hero’ styles, their renowned ‘Lila’ pyjama fuses the comfort of loungewear and the style of their eccentric prints with a resolute attention to detail. Worn by the likes of Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid, it’s easy to understand why the world can’t stop wearing this brand.
Sizes: XS through to XL. | Colours: Various colourways and prints. | Materials: Silk satin, silk twill, silk velvet, silk crêpe de chine, sandwashed silk, cotton-silk, cashmere, silk-cashmere







































