Snowman Pajamas for the Whole Family

Where to Find Snowman Pajamas

OK, they may not be sexy or even flattering, but they are cute -- and comfy. Most men and women's snowman pajamas come in fleece or flannel with styles including:

• Nightshirts
• Two-piece sets
• Lounge pants
• T-shirts (long or short sleeve)
• Tank tops or camisoles
• Robes

And while they may be hard to come by during the summer, snowman pajamas in matching styles are easier to find closer to the holidays. Locally, you may want to check your neighborhood Target or Wal-mart. But if you are shopping online, then here are some places to find coordinating snowman pajamas:

• The Pajama Company: Mom and her daughters will look adorable in these festive flannel snowman P.J.'s. You can choose a nightshirt for Mom with matching two-piece sets for the girls. For Dad, there's a coordinating set for just a few dollars more. Similar styles are also available in teen and kids sizes.
• Best Dressed Kids: Find matching green snowman pajamas in adult and children's sizes. Choose from a cozy cotton two-piece set or gown for Mom and Dad, and coordinating rompers, sleepers and sets for the kids.
• Nikki Knits: Go for comfy casual in these matching snowman lounge sets. The lounge pants are blue with red, black and white snowmen. Each set includes a long-sleeved white t-shirt. Available from infant sizes up through an adult extra large size. Nikki Knits also has red holiday plaid snowman sets available in sizes for the entire family.
• Snug as a Bug: Choose from navy blue lounge pants, nightshirts or two-piece sets for adults. For kids, there are two-piece cotton/Lycra sets or footless sleepers in the same pattern. And if you want to dress up your pooch, there is a coordinating snowman pet night shirt available in various sizes, as well as a snowman pet bandanna (which is also available in styles for your cat).
• Footsteps Clothing: Dubbed "Fun Holiday Clothes for Fun Families, buyers can choose from matching red plaid lounge pants and red long-sleeved t-shirts that read, "A Very Merry Me" under the picture of a snowman. Subsequent sayings include "A Very Merry Baby," "A Very Merry Mommy," etc. The shirts also come in short-sleeve styles, as well as onesies for infants.

Making Snowman Pajamas for the Whole Family

Don't see what you like? Then make your own snowman pajamas for the whole family. If you are seamstress, or know someone who is, it won't take much to make some fun and comfy P.J.'s for the holidays. After you find the pattern you want (choose from many at McCall's, Butterick or Simplicity), take your time and peruse the many snowmen from at these online retailers:

• Jo-Ann Fabrics
• eBay
• Hancock Fabrics
• J & O Fabric Center
• Fashion Fabrics Club

If you are sewing pajamas for several family members, please allow yourself additional time to finish them before the holidays.

When to Wear Matching Snowman Pajamas

Pajamas are not only for sleeping. Here are some times when coordinating pajamas are a "must":

• Holiday family portraits
• Holiday parties
• Christmas morning
• Fun family movie night during the winter
• A snow day
• Pajama day at school

Additional Accessories

If you really want to get into a festive holiday mood, you can always pair your snowman pajamas with some matching fluffy slippers and socks. From the Erie shores of Cleveland, Ohio, to the depths of Southern California's High Desert, you will find someone who needs -- and wants -- to wear these pajamas (and matching accessories) this winter.