The revival of loungewear....

[anna_wing]

A popular theme of the fashion pages these days. I found this very appropriate article, which refers back to the beginning of the 20th century, which was about the earliest period of glamorous homewear that a normal woman might actually still be able to wear without either a corset or a ladies' maid in attendance.

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/aug/04/what-frenchwomen-wear-in-the-intimacy-of-the-home-1913

Tea-gowns of the first couple of decades of the 20th century are gorgeous beyond words. However, the glories of a Poiret or Lucille teagown might be a bit much for your average video-conference, and I find the 1920-30s lounging-pyjamas and beach pyjamas elegant, comfortable, and suitable for most occasions.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/60/2b/27/602b27f64fc3bdc72cc256827c9127c9.jpg

Second-hand patterns for lounging/beach pyjamas are readily available, and there are historical-pattern firms that have published reproduction sewing patterns for them.

https://charmpatterns.bygertie.com/shop/harlow-pajamas-free/

https://reconstructinghistory.com/product/rh1383-1930s-beach-pyjama-play-suit/

Comments

[anna_wing]

Quite straightforward to make, I think, even with the embroidery.