Light Cotton Nightgowns

Why Light Cotton Nightgowns Are Classics

Single gals, new moms and even little girls can enjoy them, thanks to their versatility. Their styles range from skimpy (for those balmy summer nights), to more modest versions presentable in the presence of others. One of the best things about light cotton nightgowns is their availability. You can find them in Wal-Mart, but you can also find them in fine lingerie stores.

There's really nothing negative to be said about these airy little cotton numbers; just don't expect them to keep you warm on cold winter nights. They'll whisper in the summer breeze, make you feel like young again when springtime sets in, and let you down slowly when fall is around the corner, though.

Bonus tip: If you find yourself experiencing night sweats or hot flashes, these gowns can make a world of difference when it comes to keeping you comfortable while you're trying to sleep.

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Serene Comfort has a wide selection of cotton nightgowns. The most common color that comes to mind in this category may be pure and innocent white, but they offer pink, floral and light blue styles. There are also styles with spaghetti straps and wider ballet style sleeves. Need more coverage than that on your arms? You're in luck. There are also short and long-sleeve styles.

On an even flirtier note, there's the Long Sleeve Pima Cotton Nightgown at Alpaca Direct. It's cut from $70 down to $39.95 right now and comes in sizes small, medium, large, extra large and 1X. If coral's your color, indulge yourself.

As mentioned above, even little girls can appreciate the beauty of a cotton nightgown. For example, there's the Pink Kitty Cats Cotton Nightgown from Best Dressed Child. It's a little on the pricey side, though, at $42.

For those new or expecting moms, Mimi Maternity has a few cotton blend nightgowns, like the gown/robe set available for $78.00 (color: peachy-pink) and the sleep gown available in blue or pink for $48.

As you can see, light cotton nightgowns are available for every walk of life, almost every temperature, and for all types of personalities and personal styles. If you're a girly-girl, you can opt for floral prints with delicate ballet sleeves. A little more on the classic side? You'll love the crisp simplicity of a white sleeveless gown.

So Cotton Makes You Itch

If cotton's still not your ideal type of sleepwear because you like to feel like a sex kitten in the boudoir, you can try a satin style. They're still cool in the summer, versatile and overall, a bit—OK, in most cases, a lot--sexier. Shimmy into an apple red spaghetti strap nightgown and your lover's eyes won't be able to leave you all night. While cotton gowns have the allure of all the innocence of a Victorian era wedding night, satin styles offer a certain contrasting eroticism.

Caring for Your Nightgowns

Above all, when you're caring for your cotton lingerie—or any lingerie at all—you should read the tag first. It will tell you the best way to preserve your nightgown's beauty for as long as possible. Nothing's worse than opening up the washer or dryer to find a piece nothing like the one you tossed into the water an hour or so before. In general, though, here are a couple of tips from CottonInc.com:

• Handwashing is always recommended. It's the most no-brainer way to make sure your lingerie is treated delicately. Use mild detergent.
• Use a lingerie bag and don't use a dryer. Air-drying is best. Lay your gown flat; don't hang it up or it could lose its shape.