Best women's nightgowns

Top pick: Lanz of Salzburg's Classic Blue Tyrolean Stripe flannel nightgown. Brushed 100% cotton flannel, long sleeves and a 50-inch length make it the warmest, most substantial option here, and it's the best-reviewed of the lot — a proper winter nightgown rather than a thin sleep shirt.

Who the others suit:

• Petite Plume Pima Clara — if you want something polished and breathable; soft Pima jersey in an A-line midi, lovely for warmer rooms or gifting.
• Kyte Baby nightgown — a stretchy, second-skin feel in a modern midi cut; good if you dislike bulky fabric.
• Cool-jams DayBasics (tank, scoop-neck 3/4 sleeve, pleated sleeveless) — the practical everyday set, with the widest size range up to XXXL.
• Little Sleepies Secret Garden tank — bamboo-soft and cool for summer, with a snap front that works for nursing.
• Fishers Finery jersey sleep shirt — a relaxed, above-the-knee sleep shirt if you prefer short and simple.
• BloomChic lace tie nightgown — the flirty, above-the-knee choice for a special occasion.

If you sleep hot, skip the flannel and start with the Pima or bamboo picks.