# What do you wear to sleep in? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 7, 2001, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970 "2001-11-07T06:29:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/21 "2001-11-07T14:47:23Z")
Remind me never to sleep over at your house, **think**. Me? Well, since you asked, I typically wear a T-shirt and a pair of boxer briefs. I’m cold-natured, and even in the middle of summer, I’ll be bundled up under a think comforter. ---
**Author:** ![Kiki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dc4da7/32.png) [@Kiki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiki)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/22 "2001-11-07T14:48:57Z")
I sleep in the nude too but I always have a big t-shirt and pair of panties on my nightstand just in case I have to get up with one of my kids. There’s nothing worse than fumbling around for clothes when you’re half asleep and going to your kids room naked won’t help them get over the bad dream they just had… it will only make them go into therapy later in life. ---
**Author:** ![Gala\_Matrix\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4da419/32.png) [@Gala\_Matrix\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gala_Matrix_Fire)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/23 "2001-11-07T14:55:31Z")
I sleep naked unless it’s real cold, when I wear flannel pajamas. My husband had always slept in his undies, but I got him to start sleeping without them a few months ago. Get some air to those private parts. ---
**Author:** ![blur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dbc845/32.png) [@blur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blur)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/24 "2001-11-07T14:57:09Z")
Whatever the hell I fall asleep in. I work odd hours, and often just pass out while watching TV on the couch or bed. I don’t even take my shoes off half the time. If I actually get ready for bed, sweat pants or boxers and a t-shirt, no socks. ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/25 "2001-11-07T15:06:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Superdude \* > \*\* even in the middle of summer, I’ll be bundled up under a think comforter. \*\* Typo, or freudian slip? I mean, I know you guys are living in the same town and all… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Great\_Gazoo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/67e7ee/32.png) [@The\_Great\_Gazoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Great_Gazoo)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/26 "2001-11-07T15:06:44Z")
Summer: nothing Winter: Sweat pants, sweat shirt, warm socks, jump into sleeping bag, pull down comforters over me. I refuse to pay for heat during the winter nights! ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/27 "2001-11-07T15:29:37Z")
> [@](#): > > Spotted by \*\*CrankyAsAnOldMan \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by \*\*Superdude \*\* > > …even in the middle of summer, I’ll be bundled up under a think comforter. > > Typo, or freudian slip? > > I mean, I know you guys are living in the same town and all… :eek: Hey, **SD** , don’t you _ever_ think of sleeping over with that kinda of attitude! \ [Rodney] I tell ya, I get no respect! [RD] ---
**Author:** ![bobkitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c67d28/32.png) [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/28 "2001-11-07T15:40:41Z")
I sleep in think’s boxers. No, really. It’s true! Don’t look at me like that… ask HIM! 😃 -BK ---
**Author:** ![DaToad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@DaToad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaToad)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/29 "2001-11-07T16:08:02Z")
Another nudie here. Somnudalist? ---
**Author:** ![OK9372](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/958977/32.png) [@OK9372](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OK9372)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/30 "2001-11-07T17:37:27Z")
I guess I’m going to be the weird one here. I used to sleep only in briefs, but then I got a job where I worked like 12 to 14 hours a day and got into the habit of sleeping in T-shirt and uniform pants. I’m single, so when a girl friend isn’t around, I still usually fall asleep in T-shirt and jeans, even though I no longer have that lousy job. With a girlfriend, it’s briefs or nothing. ---
**Author:** ![pezpunk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@pezpunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pezpunk)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/31 "2001-11-07T17:47:51Z")
I sleep in some sleep pants that look flannel but they arent and usually an old t shirt. Exciting isn’t it? ---
**Author:** ![MrVisible](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/46a35a/32.png) [@MrVisible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrVisible)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/32 "2001-11-07T17:55:47Z")
Nothin’. But I’ve got my big black bathrobe handy, just so I won’t scare the neighbors. ---
**Author:** ![fierra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/58956e/32.png) [@fierra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fierra)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/33 "2001-11-07T18:04:49Z")
When I’m with Una, nothing. On my own - nothing if it’s hot, a nightdress if it’s cold. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/34 "2001-11-07T18:09:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CrankyAsAnOldMan \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Superdude \* > > \*\* even in the middle of summer, I’ll be bundled up under a think comforter. \*\* > > Typo, or freudian slip? > > I mean, I know you guys are living in the same town and all… \*\* Gut reaction is the yell “Freudian Slip!” over and over again, but I’m feeling like that’s an excuse. So let’s just say that I sleep under a **thick** comforter, and blame the misspelling on my right ring finger, which was severed many years ago, reattached, and doesn’t have quite the flexibility of its bretheren ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/35 "2001-11-07T18:11:28Z")
I sleep Italian style. . .boxers and that’s it. If I’m feeling adventurous I’ll throw on a T-shirt. Zap! ---
**Author:** ![Cap\_n\_Crude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Cap\_n\_Crude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cap_n_Crude)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/36 "2001-11-07T18:24:49Z")
Nuthin’ on this sleeping body, unless you count my CPAP mask. Many times I don’t even bother with a blanket. Once in a very long while, generally when I’m sick, I’ll wear sweats and a T-shirt, or my robe. But the instances of that are statistically insignificant. ---
**Author:** ![Nymaz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d9b06d/32.png) [@Nymaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nymaz)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/37 "2001-11-07T18:28:39Z")
Umm, occasionally in the deep winter I’ll wear socks… Of course I’m the one who has been accused by gf’s as being a “frikin radiator” and have gotten strange looks from people bundled up in coats while I’m walking around in 40’s temp wearing shorts and a t-shirt. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![plnnr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/38 "2001-11-07T18:33:31Z")
Another nudist here, summer and winter. I, too, keep a bathrobe handy at the foot of the bed just in case of emergencies. ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/39 "2001-11-07T18:35:25Z")
Nekkid. More comfortable when alone, more convenient when not. I toss and turn a lot, and find myself getting “tangled up” if I’m wearing anything. If it’s really cold, I may start off with socks, but they always get pulled off sometime before morning. ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2001, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970/40 "2001-11-07T18:38:01Z")
I forgot that exceptions are made if I am staying at someone’s home or sharing a hotel with someone and _not_ having lots of sex. Then I’ll wear a long t-shirt type thing. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wear-to-sleep-in/91970.md?page=3)