The right nightgown depends on how warm you sleep and how much coverage you want. A chemise is the barest style, a sleepshirt has a shirt-style top and more coverage, and a sleep dress sits in between. At Eberjey, our nightgown styles include the Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Chemise ($148), the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt ($128) and the Inez Washable Silk Sleepshirt ($198).
Below, each style compared side by side and our options in detail.
What are the main nightgown styles?
Here is how we use each term in this guide.
| Style | What it is | Coverage | Eberjey option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemise | A slip-style nightgown with straps | Least: shoulders and arms bare | Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Chemise |
| Sleepshirt | A nightshirt cut like a classic pajama top | More: covers the shoulders | Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt; Inez Washable Silk Sleepshirt |
| Sleep dress | A pull-on knit dress, often with short or long sleeves | In between | Eberjey doesn't currently make a sleep dress |
| Long nightgown | A full-length gown, often in cotton | Most | Eberjey doesn't currently make a long nightgown |
Which nightgown style is best for hot sleepers?
If you sleep hot, choose the style with the least fabric, a chemise. If you run cold, a sleepshirt covers your shoulders, and you can add a robe in the evening. For more on choosing between a gown and a set, read Nightgown vs. Pajamas: Which Is Better for Sleep?
What are Eberjey's nightgown options?
| Style | Fabric | Sizes | Price | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Chemise | Body 95% TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane; lace 72% nylon, 18% rayon, 10% elastane | XS–XL | $148 | Hand wash cold, line dry |
| Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt | 95% LENZING™ TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane | XS–XL | $128 | Machine wash cold, gentle cycle; tumble dry low |
| Inez Washable Silk Sleepshirt | 100% Washable Silk | XS–XL | $198 | Hand wash or machine wash cold on delicate, separately; lay flat to dry |
- Mariana Chemise: lined cups, a fluid silhouette and lace paneling. It has a matching Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Robe ($168).
- Gisele Sleepshirt: a feminine take on our classic Gisele PJ set, with the same relaxed fit, in the same TENCEL™ Modal. See every color in our Gisele Sleepshirts collection.
- Inez Washable Silk Sleepshirt: 100% Washable Silk with a supple drape, designed to go in the washing machine.
Shop the edit
- Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Chemise in Ice Blue, $148. Sizes XS–XL.
- Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Chemise in White, $148. Sizes XS–XL.
- Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt in Navy/Ivory, $128. Sizes XS–XL.
- Inez Washable Silk Sleepshirt in Black/Champagne, $198. Sizes XS–XL.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best nightgown for women?
It depends on how warm you sleep. A chemise, with the least fabric, is usually the cooler choice for hot sleepers, and a sleepshirt gives more coverage. Eberjey's Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Chemise ($148, XS–XL) and Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt ($128, XS–XL) are two of our TENCEL™ Modal options.
What is the difference between a chemise and a nightgown?
A chemise is a slip-style nightgown with straps, so it leaves the shoulders and arms bare. "Nightgown" is the broader term that also covers sleepshirts, sleep dresses and long gowns.
Which nightgown style is best for hot sleepers?
The style with the least fabric, a chemise. Eberjey's Mariana Chemise has a TENCEL™ Modal body (95% TENCEL™ Modal, 5% elastane) with lace paneling and lined cups.
Does Eberjey make long nightgowns or sleep dresses?
Not currently. Eberjey's nightgown styles include the Mariana TENCEL™ Modal Chemise, the Gisele TENCEL™ Modal Sleepshirt and the Inez Washable Silk Sleepshirt.
How do I wash a TENCEL™ Modal chemise?
Eberjey's Mariana Chemise should be hand washed cold and line dried. The Gisele Sleepshirt can be machine washed cold on a gentle cycle, inside out, and tumble dried low.
