As many of us both relax on the sofa and snuggle up in bed wearing pyjamas, a survey has revealed that choice of nightwear style could suggest something revealing about an individual’s personality.
UK-based clinical psychologists working with retailer Mattress Online have revealed what your sleepwear really says about you. The findings suggest naked sleepers are more likely to be at a stage of ‘contentment’ with their life, while ‘ambitious’ personalities tend to opt for silky or satin styles.
Elsewhere, the experts claim ‘organised’ people opt for buttoned pyjamas while wearing a dressing gown to bed can indicate that you ‘lack confidence in your personal life.’
Here’s more detail regarding what your preferred style says about you…
Flannel/button pyjamas
According to the survey, a flannel, buttoned set of pyjamas can indicate that you value your health and hygiene. Many of those who wear buttoned pyjamas display strong organisation skills, but can also fear that they possess only small levels of control of situations.
They went on to observe that flannel and buttoned sets are subconsciously in our psyche as nightwear choices that are worn within hospitals. This association can give comfort to those who value health and hygiene most.
Satin/silk shirt + shorts
The psychologists comment that satin or Silk pyjamas can indicate that you are both aspirational and a traditionalist. Those who opt for satin or silky sleepwear are often ambitious to achieve more in life and outperform the status quo. You place stronger emphasis on your career than happiness.
They comment: ‘Satin and Silk are aspirational items. Through history they have reflected grandeur and success, whether this is in bed sheets, curtains, clothing or pjs.
Fleece pyjamas/oversized jumper/cosy pyjamas
Wearing cosy pyjamas, or an oversized jumper, especially those that are branded with cartoons or characters from our youth can indicate that you are a ‘person of nostalgia,’ according to the experts.
For many of these people, family comes first with loyalty and integrity both key personality traits.
‘It is often found that people who wear oversized clothing are subconsciously wanting to go back in time; often to a time when they were happier in life or happier in their body.’
Negligee/baby doll
Those who prefer a babydoll set are often focused on ‘self-love and self-confidence’ and are ‘striving’ to get recognition for their achievements in life’.
You are most likely to find solace in being the centre of attention. ‘People often make their buying and clothing choices in response to subconscious biases that have been built over time’.
The psychologists went on to explain how sexy lingerie such as baby doll pyjamas have been popularised as glamorous and for those who yearn to be admired and adorned.
Big t-shirt and pants
An oversized t-shirt can indicate that you are a free-spirited individual who doesn’t lack confidence. You’re comfortable in your own skin, your goals are to live life on your own terms. Big t-shirts are a reflection of your lack of care for the opinions of others.
The experts went on to say that those who prefer to sleep in big t-shirts and pants are confident that they are who they are and look the way they do, without the need to prove it to others.
Dressing gown
According to the experts, a dressing gown can indicate that you ‘lack confidence in your personal life.’ Those who wear dressing gowns are ‘seeking an envelope of protection away from issues that are worrying them.’
‘These are amazing things to have when you are cold, but if we delve deeper into the subconscious, we see that those looking to wrap up are looking for protection from the world. This can be particularly true if you wrap and tie the dressing gown tightly around your waist.
Nothing – sleep nude
The experts say sleeping completely starkers could indicate that you are at a stage of ‘contentment’ with your life and comfortable with your body
‘Many of those who sleep naked are unafraid of judgement, and value their own opinions at a higher regard than others.’ Those who regularly sleep naked may describe themselves as “go-getters” and “glass-half-full’ types.’
Just like the mindset of naturists and nudists, those who sleep in the nude are unashamedly proud of their flaws, as equally as they are proud of their strongest features.
