The Best Men's Pajamas of 2024

Gap rules the mall brands with its cotton two-piece set. These pajamas are soft and have a worn-in, vintage feel to them, which will undoubtedly benefit over time from more washes. The set barely shrank during our wash and dry cycles and kept its fit, which is impressive for mall-brand quality cotton. These are classic lounging vibes I can get behind.

The fabric began to pill, however, so take note if that bothers you. The pants in size large are also pretty long for my 5-foot-11 frame, but nothing cuffing can’t fix. And as odd as it sounds, the pant’s drawstring is also extra stretchy making it have the best waistband comfort out of any set on this list.

Grab these cozy pajamas in sizes XS to XXL in blue stripes only.

The PJ set from J.Crew is similar to Gap’s, except it has a better overall fit—when wearing the size large, I can lift my arms up without my top’s hem lifting with me, and the sleeves don’t catch if I move quickly. The pants are also loose all the way down and the right length for my 5-foot-11-inch height without catching underneath my feet as I walk. And for what it’s worth, these pants feature the most pockets out of any other set on this list—one on the shirt’s chest and three on the pants, in case you’re venturing into the outside world and need a place to tuck your wallet.

The cotton poplin fabric is soft, though it has a slight starchy feeling even after washing. The look of these also leans classically handsome, . They’re far from a terrible set, and despite a ton of shrinkage after five wash cycles, they still manage to fit relaxed. I’m a fan of these easygoing, pocket-heavy PJs, but unfortunately, not at their price.

Grab a set of J.Crew’s poplin pajamas in sizes XS to XXL in light blue.

Lands’ End’s poplin pajama pant has an excellent fit and quality stitching and reminds me of the old Taekwondo uniform I used to wear in middle school—crisp, starchy cotton that offers a lot of room for movement. It has an awesome looseness to it, despite shrinking a ton after five wash cycles, and the construction is top-notch. Unfortunately, the cotton feels very hot and doesn’t offer much breathability. I kept sweating around my house while testing these pants and I’m also not a fan of its heavy weight. And, like a Taekwondo uniform, moving around in them sounds a lot like flapping open a cotton bedsheet. I got mine in a dark navy blue with an overall print of bumblebees that I really dig, and while I’m not a fan of that noise and heft, you can certainly do worse.

The pant comes in sizes S to XXL in eight colors.

The matching Lands’ End poplin top is consistent with its bottom—stiff, crinkly cotton that runs hot, but with an excellent baggy fit and awesome construction. The bumblebee print navy top has an attractive yellow contrast lining that runs along the shirt opening and collar, a design touch that I think looks great. This roomy top in size large hits right at my wrist, and because you’re able to order its coordinating pants separately, you’re able to control for a better fit. The amount of loose and drape this top offers is a comfort while lounging at home. I just wish it wasn’t so hot and crinkly-sounding.

This top comes in sizes S to XXL in eight colors.

Having not been a fan of the company’s boxer briefs, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Hanes actually made a well-fitting set of pajamas. They’re loose without being overly baggy, and the cotton and polyester blend is thin and airy. The fabric and construction, however, is where this set suffers. After five wash and dry cycles, stitching along the seams began to unravel. The cotton is super breezy, which could be a plus for those in warm climates, but not recommended for those looking for a cozy set. The fabric feels slightly rough as well, which makes using softener a must. With a lack of drawstring, the pant may also be too loose for some—my size large barely stayed up. The biggest buzzkill, though? No pockets!

You can grab this Hanes set in sizes S to 5XL and in 14 colors.

The Pajamagrams are an okay set of pajamas caught up by lackluster design. Though I got both in size large, the top was too short on my frame, while the bottoms were too long and made irksome with bulky hems at the cuffs that feel uncomfortable when stepped on. The set that I tried had stripes on it, and the cotton here is just okay, but those vertical stripes, for some reason, caused the fabric to bunch up and pucker all over. Placing my hands in the pockets, I could feel that odd bunching up throughout the weird fabric stripes. These also shrunk the most out of any set other on this list, so keep that in mind if you’re still eyeing this wonky-sized set. But, for what it’s worth, the set’s style is pretty attractive: The top is a classic nighttime shirt that brings to mind a camp collar, while the pants offer a loose, roomy leg that has a heavy sway with movement.

These are available from S to 4XL, as well as tall sizes, in 16 colors.