A sleepwear that is designed for women can also be called as nightclothes, nightdress, or nightwear. These apparels are created mainly for sleeping purposes. Women who are oriented about sleep wear prefers to wear them for different reasons. However, some would rather prefer to sleep naked or only in a particular type of underwear. Using sleepwears sometimes depends on the type of season. One appropriate example is women who are wearing nightdresses on winter season. Today, women are even using sleepwears to be able to follow the latest trend in fashion.

Sleep wears for women are available within different varieties. Each design has specific features that will cater into their different preferences, styles, and needs of every woman. Take enough time to educate yourself with these various styles. Get inspiration from its different looks and appeal to help you create your own fashion statement.

- The most popular loosely designed night apparel for women is a nightgown or nightie. It is made of materials such as nylon, satin, silk, and cotton. It has also varying lengths. It can either be a floor length nightgown or a hip-length nightgown. But knee length is the usual nightgown length. Embroidery and lace appliqués are decorated on the hemlines and cups of a nightgown creating its unique appearance.

- A babydoll, popularly known as the negligee or short nightgown are created exclusively for women who wants to feel sexy when they go to bed. The garment is usually trimmed with ruffles, lace, appliqués, ribbons, bows, and Marabou fur. It can be designed optionally with spaghetti straps. The materials used are either translucent fabrics (silk, chiffon, or nylon) or sheer. A babydoll is considered a provocative dress resembling minidresses. It has six inches of hemline above the knees and hollow designs on the necks.