Kendra’s Fashion Fridays: Menswear Inspired PJs

Menswear has had an enormous impact on mainstream fashion in the last decade, and this is especially true for fall 2010. Inspired by women’s growing presence in the office, oversized boyfriend watches have been overwhelming feminine wrists, structured blazers have been paired with pants and dresses alike, slouchy

boyfriend jeans have recently been a celeb favorite, and women have been strutting in men’s-inspired high heels and loafers. Now the menswear look has made its way into women’s sleepwear, with the new and sexy Claridge + King Collection.

Dynamic duo and sisters Lauranne and Lizbeth have always been inspired by how sexy menswear can be on a lady. After graduating from prep school (this background is evident in their pieces), they decided to launch a line solely inspired by your dad’s button down shirts. Their his-meets-hers view on pajamas caught on quickly and they have been featured in the likes of O Magazine and WWD. The pajamas, described cleverly as “the His is Hers,” consist of oversized tailored men’s shirts complete with mother of pearl buttons, cotton gowns stemming from century men’s rowing clubs, waffle weave pique robes appearing strikingly similar to those that men would wear while sharing a cigar, and

many other wonderfully comfortable articles. Some of their more basic items include boxers with adorable ribbon-lined pockets, and a ribbed tank made of a blend of bamboo and cotton. With names like “The Henley,” “The Mandarin Shirt,” and “The Smoking Jacket Robe,” you will feel absolutely dapper when slipping into Claridge + King.

An added bonus: you can even order cuff links in just about any color to complement your sleep shirt! You can even get away with wearing their oversized shirts with a cute belt over leggings during the day. Visit Claridgeandking.com to peruse all of their sensual skivvies!