The Best Pajamas for Women of 2026

• Material: 90% Modal, 10% Elastene
• Sizes: XS-XXL in short, regular, and long
• Colors: 5 solid colors and 5 patterns This Victoria’s Secret pajama set is soft enough to wear all day and night. The modal fabric feels smooth and buttery-soft against the skin, and both pieces are roomy enough that they didn’t cause me to overheat while sleeping. They fared well in our warm-water wash tests and kept their color well.

My biggest pet peeve with these pajamas: The buttons come undone too easily and the fabric pills after a few washes. If fabric pilling doesn’t bother you, and you don’t mind re-buttoning your pajamas occasionally, they hit high marks in most of our other categories.

They also come in petite sizes for shorter women, though at 5-foot-3, I found the 29-inch petite length still too long.

• Material: 66% Acrylic, 29% Modal, 5% Spandex
• Sizes: XS-XL (0-18)
• Colors: 2

The Tommy John matching pajama set is most stylish and breezy, with short sleeves that are great for hot sleepers and warm climates. The tri-blend fabric feels luxurious. It’s a bit starchy to start, but softens with regular wear.

The overall fit is loose, but true to size on the waist and arms, hitting just above the belly button and halfway between your shoulder and elbow, respectively. The stitching and construction on these pajamas are impressive and likely to last a while, and we didn't experience any pilling on the high-quality tri-blend fabric.

The Tommy John PJs shrank and faded slightly after our warm-water lab washes. However, when washing them at home in cold water, they retained their size and comfort level, and barely faded.

They might not be warm enough if you live in a colder climate. Still, this Tommy John set hits high marks if you’re looking for a snazzy upgrade.

• Material: Portuguese cotton flannel
• Sizes: XS-XL in petite, regular, and tall. 2X and 3X also available
• Colors: 8 different plaids

L.L. Bean has a reputation for quality construction, and these pajamas did not disappoint. The stitching and construction are top-notch, and the cotton fabric should soften with age.

Another plus: These come in petite sizes for shorter women, which is great if you don’t want your pajamas to drag on the floor. However, after shrinking in our lab’s warm-water washing test, the petite size was too small for our 5-foot-3 tester, especially in the arms. They became uncomfortable across the shoulders.

However, they kept their color relatively well. Were it not for the shrinkage, the Scotch flannel pajamas would have ranked much higher on the list for their soft, warm fabric and classic good looks.

• Material: Combed cotton ribbed knit
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colors: Horizontal stripe pattern in four colorways (other patterns available on the site)

The Hanna Andersson long pajama tops sell out year after year, and I now know why—these PJs are super comfortable. The combed cotton stays cool when you sleep and feels soft against your skin. It's best to wash these in cold water, per our tests: The top especially shrunk in our warm wash and the fabric in general faded.

These PJs have a few other downsides. For one, the brand is so popular that available color options were limited. We had to order the pajama bottoms, reviewed below, in a different color. (On the plus side, some may prefer to buy the pieces separately for sizing and to mix and match.)

The fabric also stretches out as you wear them, so it’s best to size down. Even so, they may feel too big after a few hours of wear.

• Material: Combed cotton ribbed knit
• Sizes: XS-XXL
• Colors: Numerous patterns available across the site

The Hanna Andersson long john pajama bottom is cute and comfortable, but suffers from some of the same issues as the top, like lack of stock and shrinkage from washing. It shrank more than the top, though it easily stretched back out as I wore it. The top rise is lower than other brands, making it less forgiving on the waistline.

While I like my jogger bottoms to be comfortable, these stretched so much and sat so low on my waist that they were less comfortable than other joggers we tested. Your mileage may vary, depending on how tight you like your jogger bottoms to be. Size down if you like them nice and snug, as the fabric loses its shape easily.

• Material: Cotton
• Sizes: XXS-3XL
• Colors: 3 solids

The J. Crew End-on-End Long Sleeve Pajama Set is made of lightweight cotton that feels airy against your skin and will keep you cool. Accordingly, they’re best for the spring and summer seasons. They offer a classic collared top style in light blue that evokes ‘90s movies with Meg Ryan.

Similar to the Eberjeys, they’re prone to wrinkles and you should take them out of the dryer promptly. The arms were very short on our tester’s 5’3” frame and became even shorter after washing—even in cold water. They shrunk during our lab washes and lost some color, but less so than other blue pajamas we tested.

All in all, these are average pajamas for warmer weather wear.

• Material: Organic jersey-knit cotton
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colors: 6 patterns available

The design of these roomy Garnet Hill pajamas is unique, with an overlapping wrap top and elastic-waisted baggy bottoms. The fabric is breathable, and you will sleep cool and comfortable in these pajamas.

Unfortunately, they shrank a lot and lost their color, even when washed in cold water. During our warm-water tests, the pajamas shrunk even more and came out very faded. The deep blue color bled onto the white edges after several washes. While these pajamas are comfortable and attractive from the get-go, we don’t expect them to look good for long.

• Material: Brushed-back jersey
• Sizes: XXS-L
• Colors: 2 solid colors and a striped pattern

The Lands' End Women’s Lounge Pajama Set is cozy and comfortable, but the sizing is off, and the top began to pill even before I washed it in cold water.

The pajama bottoms had an odd fit—tighter at the ankles and large around the waist. Odder still, though both pieces are made of brushed back raglan jersey, the top feels soft, but the bottoms are scratchy and rough.

They fared decently in our wash and shrinkage tests, only fading slightly, but the fit really threw me off. They aren’t the worst pajamas, but you can certainly do better. If you do purchase them, size down.

• Material: 95% polyester, 5% spandex
• Sizes: S-3XL
• Colors: 6 options - solid tops with either solid or patterned pants

The Hanes Short Sleeve Lounge Jogger Set is comfortable, and the designs are cute, but the upsides stop there. The polyester fabric and stitching look and feel cheap, and began to look dingy and pilled after just one wash in cold water.

While they didn’t have any problems with shrinkage or fading, the stitching is so flimsy that I'd worry these pajamas could easily rip. For the lower-than-most price, you get what you pay for—don’t expect them to last long.

• Material: 100% cotton flannel
• Sizes: S-XXL
• Colors: 4 plaids

If you want a basic pair of flannel pajamas for cheap, the Everdream Women’s Flannel Pajamas are just fine. The cotton is a bit more coarse than the L.L. Bean flannels, but not uncomfortably so.

Unfortunately, the fabric began to pill almost immediately from the first wear. These pajamas shrank and shortened in the arms and legs, even after washing them in cold water, so consider sizing up. The stitching and construction feel cheap, so we wouldn't expect them to last a long time.

• Material: 100% cotton flannel
• Sizes: XS-XXL (00-22)
• Colors: 3 plaids

Old Navy flannel pajama sets are a holiday favorite. Made of 100% cotton flannel, they’ll warm you on cold winter days and keep the holiday cheer going all year long.

Sizing issues are their downfall. This flannel pajama set runs small, and was too tight in the arms and hips, creating a serious lack of comfort, even before they shrank in our wash tests.

When our tester moved her arms, it tugged at the shoulders, even though the sleeves themselves felt hugely roomy. If you do opt for these pajamas, size up, wash them in cold water, and dry on low heat.

• Material: 100% cotton
• Sizes: XXS-6XL
• Colors: 2 solid colors and a striped pattern

These Amazon Essentials were our least favorite pair of pajamas. The fabric is extremely stiff and scratchy, and didn’t soften after washing. The fit is awkward, tight on the calves and loose on the butt and hips.

They also shrank during our warm-water wash tests and didn’t retain their color as well as other brands we tested. All in all, we’d avoid these.