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Women's Knit Nightgowns for Everyday Sleep
Sometimes you just want a soft nightgown that doesn't need much thought. These DayBasics knit gowns and nightshirts come in different lengths, sleeves and necklines, from short tanks to longer styles with more coverage. They're made for everyday comfort rather than active cooling, so the best choice is the one that feels easy on your body.
DayBasics is breathable, but it isn't made for cooling. If you wake up warm or damp, our nightgowns for women include NightCool styles built for exactly that. Every style runs S to 3X. The DayBasics line is being retired, so these pieces are final sale.
Lengths and Necklines
From shortest to longest:
- Short tank nightgown: the shortest, short enough to double as a cover-up.
- Pleated front nightie: stops above the knee.
- Cami nightgown and most nightshirts: fall around the knee.
- Long scoop neck nightgown with 3/4 sleeves: sits below the knee.
- Long tank gown: reaches the shin.
Pick the sleeve the same way: a plain nightgown with wide straps for warm nights, a V-neck or scoop neck knit nightshirt with short sleeves, or a long sleeve nightshirt for cooler evenings. The snap front nightshirt opens all the way down. For support built in, the long racerback tank gown is one of our sleepwear with built in bra styles. Each product page lists its garment measurements, and the size chart collects them in one place.
A Knit Nightgown That Drapes, Not Clings
A soft knit can feel lovely and still sit too close once you lie down. Each style here is cut to avoid that in its own way, so pick the one that matches how you like a nightgown to feel:
- Gathered and pleated fronts: the gathered tank nightgown and the two pleated front gowns release fabric across the front, so the gown falls away from the stomach and hips. Best if you dislike anything close-fitting at night.
- Relaxed nightshirts: cut with room through the body and no extra fabric to twist around you. Best if you like a simple, straight shape.
- The long tank gown: a relaxed, non-cling shape down to the shin, with wide straps that stay put without adjusting. Best if you want full length without a fitted feel.
A knit nightgown should feel comfortable when you're lying on your side, not only when you're standing up. If you want more space around the middle, a gathered or pleated front can give you room without having to size up automatically. For less fabric to twist around you, try a straight-cut nightshirt. Think about the length you prefer when you get out of bed, too. These DayBasics styles are final sale, so check the measurements before ordering. If you also like soft clothes for slow mornings at home, our comfortable loungewear has easy tops and bottoms.
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