Pajama Gifts for Women: A Pima Cotton Gift Guide

Pajama sets, nightgowns and robes in Peruvian Pima cotton, matched to the person you are shopping for. Plus how to get the size right.

Pajamas get worn almost every night, which makes them one of the more practical gifts you can give. They also show you paid attention to how someone spends her quiet hours. This guide sorts our Pima cotton sleepwear by the kind of person you are shopping for, so you can choose quickly and with some confidence.

For the one who is always cold

A long pajama set covers arms and legs in soft cotton she can wear all winter. Add a robe for the walk to the kitchen on dark mornings. Together they make a complete gift, and both pieces get used every day.

For the warm sleeper

Short pajama sets and nightgowns leave more skin uncovered and let air move. Pima is a natural fiber that breathes, which makes these a good match for someone who kicks the covers off at 2 a.m.

For the host who never sits down

Holiday hosts spend the morning in the kitchen and the evening cleaning up. A robe is the piece she can throw on over anything, early or late. Pair it with a pajama set in a color she already wears and the gift is done.

For the person who says she needs nothing

When someone says she needs nothing, a better version of something she uses every day is a safe choice. Plenty of us sleep in an old T-shirt and leggings. A matching Pima set replaces both, and it gets worn from the first night. It also takes up no more space than the clothes it replaces.

For the friend who loves a slow morning

The Ritual Shop has smaller wellness pieces that pair well with sleepwear. Add one to a robe or a set and a single piece becomes a small gift box.

For yourself

The holidays are busy. A new set for your own evenings is a reasonable thing to buy while you are already shopping for everyone else. Pick the style you reach for most, short or long, and let the rest of the list wait an evening.

Choosing a color

If you do not know her favorite color, look at what she already wears around the house. Someone who lives in soft neutrals at home will probably reach for them in sleepwear too. A light set and a deeper-toned robe also pair well, if you are giving both.

Wrapping it

Fold the set along its seams, top over bottoms, and wrap it in tissue paper. It looks finished when she opens it and keeps the fabric from creasing in the box.

Getting the size right

Size is the part most people worry about with clothing gifts. A few things help:

• Think about the sizes she buys in other sleepwear and loungewear, and whether she likes a relaxed or a closer fit.
• Sleepwear is meant to be comfortable. If she sits between two sizes, the larger one is usually the safer gift.
• If the size is wrong, we accept returns within 30 days of delivery. For a different size, return the piece and place a new order.
• Items from The Ritual Shop cannot be returned, so choose those with a little more care.

The full policy is on our shipping and returns page.

Shipping

Standard shipping is free on orders over $100. Delivery times for each shipping option are listed on the shipping and returns page, so you can plan around the date you want to give the gift.

Still deciding?

Browse by person, or browse by piece. The Sensory Finder lets you see the whole collection at once and filter by category, color and size. Pick the piece you would want to wear yourself, and you are probably close.