Luxury Nightwear and Lingerie for Her
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Luxury Nightwear and Lingerie for Her
By Fleur Christacos, Founder and Creative Director of Fleur of England
One of my favourite moments of Christmas is the first quiet cup of Earl Grey tea, before anyone has opened a present. The tree lights are on, everyone is still in their pyjamas, and for once there is no reason to get dressed in a hurry. That is exactly when I want to wear silk.
After 25 years of designing lingerie, I still get excited by how much a fabric can change the way you feel. Silk satin catches the light every time you move. A fine lace edge can make the simplest neckline feel special. Those are the details I look for when I’m designing, and they’re the details I think about when choosing luxury nightwear and lingerie for someone I love.
Our new Signature silk pyjama short
This Christmas, I’m particularly excited to introduce our new Signature Silk Pyjama Short. We designed it to sit beautifully with our Signature Silk Camisole, and the two make a lovely gift set in classic black or white. I love the simplicity of the pairing. There’s enough detail to make it feel special when she opens the box, and it’s the sort of set she can reach for on an ordinary Tuesday in January.
I’d wear the two pieces together to sleep in or for a long Christmas breakfast. I’d also tuck the camisole into tailored trousers under a velvet jacket for drinks, or wear the shorts with an oversized linen shirt and flat sandals on holiday. I always enjoy seeing how someone takes a piece we’ve designed for the bedroom and makes it part of her wardrobe.
Why I love sleeping in silk
The first thing you notice about silk satin is how smooth and cool it feels against your skin. Silk is a naturally breathable fibre, and I love how lightly it sits on the body. If you tend to feel warm at night, a camisole and shorts leave your shoulders and legs free. If you prefer a little more coverage, a silk shirt and trousers give you that same fluid feel in a longer shape.
As a designer, I look at how silk falls when you sit down or turn over in bed. The drape is part of its beauty, and it’s also what makes it so lovely to live in. I like to put my silk on early in the evening and give myself a little longer to enjoy it.
My evening ritual in silk and cashmere
December evenings can be so busy that I love having a few small things that help me slow down when I get home. I’ll change into silk, pull on our oatmeal brown TBCo socks and light a little incense or a candle while I read. The socks blend soft cashmere with breathable merino wool, and they have a cosy folded cuff and just enough stretch. I’d tuck a pair into a gift with silk pyjamas. They’re just as lovely for padding around the house on Christmas morning.
Our WXY Bed Scented Candle is one I’d choose for this time of year. The warm musk and delicate white florals soften into a hint of black vanilla. It’s a quietly comforting scent, lovely for the stretch of evening when the house starts to settle. Once I’ve blown out the candle and turned out the lights, I reach for my silk eye mask.
I’m completely in love with that eye mask. I use mine every night, and I especially appreciate it when the room starts to get light before I’m ready to wake up. The silk feels so soft against my skin. I always take it when I travel, too. It comes in a little silk drawstring bag that slips straight into my hand luggage. It’s a lovely gift on its own or a little treat for yourself.
Rich plum silk and petrol blue lace for Autumn Winter 2026
Iona, Bea and Viola are the three sisters of our anniversary collection, and each has a very different character. If you’re choosing a gift for someone who loves colour, I’d start by thinking about the shades she already wears.
Viola is our deep plum story. I was drawn to the leopard orchid for the embroidery, and I love the way the silk comes alive in low light. The Viola Silk Babydoll is my pick for someone who loves a more romantic silhouette.
If she’s usually drawn to greens, the Iona Green Silk Babydoll has a lovely olive tone.
For someone who loves lace, I’d choose the Bea Blue Lace Babydoll. The petrol blue and fine eyelash edge give the piece such a distinctive look. Bea also makes a beautiful lingerie gift if you know her size. I’d pair the blue lace balcony bra with the matching silk and lace thong, or choose the soft boudoir bra with the Brazilian brief.
A gift that feels personal
When you give lingerie or nightwear, a few words about why you chose it can make the gift feel even more personal. You can add your message at checkout and we’ll handwrite it for you. We wrap your order in our signature tissue, and UK orders over £350 include a complimentary Fleur of England gift box and lingerie care bag. The outer packaging is discreet, which is especially handy if you’re sending it straight to her or sharing a front door.
My favourite note for a Christmas pair of silk pyjamas would be a simple one. “For slow mornings and a little time to yourself.” And if you’re choosing a pair for your own Christmas morning, I hope you get to have that first cup of Earl Grey in them while it’s still hot.