1950s sleepwear

We're not talking about slinky lingerie; we're looking at sleepwear: nightgowns, polyester chemises, and long t-shirts with cartoon animals on them.

1956 Nighties Sears Catalogue Late Vintage

1950 Sears Christmas Book, Page 90

Lightweight, silky, nightgown's had started to become prettier in the 1920s. Instead of white Victorian nightgowns, 1930s sleepwear resembled evening gowns, made in very light silk, satin, taffeta and rayon fabrics. Colors were anything but white- peach, pink, lilac, light blue. Prints were rare but a few existed in florals, similar to those found on

1960 Sears Christmas Book, Page 184