After upgrading my bed frame, mattress, and sheets, I figured it was time to upgrade my pajamas too. I’ve tried a few styles of pajamas from Quince, so here’s a roundup of silk pajama pieces. (I’ll also review some linen pajamas in another post.)
Fabric & Manufacturing
All of Quince’s silk pajama pieces are 100% mulberry silk with a 19mm fabric weight, which feels medium-ish. This is the same weight as their washable silk skirt, tanks, and other items. Compared to those items, these pajama pieces have a more matte, velvety finish. (If you’re curious about the other items, I reviewed some of their silk clothing here).
Silk Pajama Button Up Top, courtesy of / Silk Pajama Shorts c/o / Silk Pajama Tank c/o / Silk Pajama Pants
These pieces were made in Shenzen, China. Quince has several certifications for them, including:
- Standard 100 OEKO-TEX® (Certificate Number: SH050127759) — This means no hazardous substances are present.
- Bluesign — Dyed without hazardous chemicals in a mill that meets standards to operate more efficiently and help protect workers from exposure to chemicals.
- BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) — Factories with this certification aim to improve working conditions.
Quince gifted some of the pajamas in this post to me. Others I bought myself. As always, I share my honest opinion. If you shop through my links, I may earn a commission. This helps support my ability to run this blog. Thank you!
A Side Note About the Packaging
Recent Quince orders have mostly come in compostable bags.
I’ve noticed that Quince has been changing over from regular poly bags to compostable bags, which is great! However, I find their hang tags overly elaborate, especially for clothes that are shipped directly to the consumer. The strings have a small circular piece of plastic. Whyyyy? And some of the tags have metal grommets. These little touches convey “nice quality,” I suppose, but to me, they just feel like a waste of materials. They’re single use trash.
A closer look at the silk pajama tank, courtesy of Quince, in crimson, which is a deeper red than pictured on their site (see below). Note the tag and its use of plastic and a grommet.
A Review of Quince’s Washable Silk Pajamas
OK, now on to the reviews. We’ll look at five different pieces. Here’s a 5′ 9 model wearing size small in the silk pajama tee and pajama pants.
Silk Pajama Tee – $69.90 / Silk Pajama Pants – $79.90
And here’s 5′ 4″ me wearing size medium.
Silk Pajama Tee – $69.90 / Silk Pajama Pants – $79.90
100% Washable Silk Pajama Pants
Fit: I wear a small in most brands. But because I like my pajamas on the looser side, I sized up to a medium. I’m petite (almost 5′ 4″), so these pants are long on me — the inseam is 27″ — and drag on the floor slightly.
Design Details: Happily there are two side pockets. The pant legs are wide-ish. There’s a slit at the outer side of each pant leg — I’m holding open the slit in the photo above so you get an idea of how long it is. Quince says these are “great for hot sleepers who want a bit of leg ventilation.” However, when I sleep all that material from the lower section of the pant leg bunches up around the knee, which I find annoying. I didn’t see anyone else complain about this in the reviews, so maybe it’s just me. But it bothers me enough that I’m motivated to alter them somehow.
Being real here with my unbrushed bedhead. Silk Pajama Button Up Top c/o / Silk Pajama Pants // Brooklinen Sheets [review] // Quince Blanket // Thuma Bed [review]
100% Washable Silk Pajama Tee
The crewneck of the Quince silk pajama tee is a different material than the body of the tee.
Fit: Again, I sized up to a medium. Even though it’s 21″ across from pit to pit, curiously, it sometimes feels constricting across my back, for example when I cross my arms. Maybe it has something to do with how the armholes are cut? I’d prefer a more oversized fit.
Design Details: This shirt has a curved front hem and a back that’s longer. In the medium, the front is about 23″ and the back is 4″ longer. If this were a shirt I was wearing out, I’d say it was too long for a short person like me. But since it’s just for sleeping, it’s fine. The crewneck seems to be made out of another material, though the description says that the shirt is 100% silk. In any case, the neckline has a different feel.
Interestingly, this tee has a slightly different texture than the other pieces. It has a bit more sheen and feels smoother than the other pieces I’m reviewing. Quality wise, there’s also a slight puckering where the sleeves attach to the body. This was the only quality issue I found among the pieces.
Next up: the silk pajama tank and shorts.
Silk Pajama Tank – $49.90 / Silk Pajama Shorts – $49.90
The above is a 5’7″ model wearing size small. And here’s 5’4″ me in medium.
Silk Pajama Tank – $49.90 / Silk Pajama Shorts – $49.90 (both courtesy of Quince)
100% Washable Silk Pajama Shorts
Fit: Again, I sized up to a medium and am glad I did. In this size, the elastic fits comfortably and not too tight.
Design Details: These shorts bear a striking resemblance to the shorts in this Lunya set, though the Quince ones lack the venting on the side. I like how the elastic goes around the back while the front portion is un-elasticized, similar to the Lunya design. The pajama pants have this same design. I think it’s an aesthetically pleasing detail. There’s one shallow back pocket on these shorts, but I don’t see myself using it, so I’ve left it sewn shut.
Right after I unpacked them: Silk Pajama Tank – $49.90 / Silk Pajama Shorts – $49.90 (both courtesy of Quince)
100% Washable Silk Pajama Tank
Fit: The medium measures 19″ across pit to pit and skims the body nicely. The arm holes are slightly big in this size on me, but I don’t mind. It’s a comfortable fit.
Design Details: It’s a classic scoop neck tank as expected. In my review of Quince’s stretch silk tank, I wondered if this pajama tank would be appropriate to wear out. The answer is yes.
Alright, one more item to go. Here’s a 5’9″ model wearing size small in the silk pajama button up top with the pajama pants, which looks like a dupe for this Lunya set.
Silk Pajama Button Up Top – $59.90 / Silk Pajama Pants – $79.90
And here I am wearing medium. On my short limbs, the sleeves fall at my elbow instead of above it.
Silk Pajama Button Up Top c/o – $59.90 / Silk Pajama Pants – $79.90
100% Washable Silk Pajama Button Up Top
Fit: Wide, loose, and cropped. The medium measures 22″ across and 20″ in length. The back of the top falls away from the body a bit. It’s nicely roomy.
Design Details: There’s one chest pocket and hidden buttons. I love the boxy shape, which feels more comfortable to me than the silk pajama tee. I like it so much that I also ordered a size small to wear out with high-waisted bottoms.
Silk Pajama Button Up Top // Mott & Bow Jeans c/o [review] // AGL Flats
Mix & Match
Overall, I like these pieces and find them comfortable. As someone who sleeps hot, silk helps me stay cooler with its thermoregulating qualities. So far, I’ve had good experiences with Quince’s silk offerings. They’re of decent quality and priced less than other brands (though those other brands may offer a more luxe product).
These pieces also wash easily. I hand wash and then hang them up to dry. I’m pleased to report that they dry quickly. They do get wrinkled with hang drying, but whatever. I’m not going to iron my pajamas. They’re just going to wrinkle again as I sleep.
I love having all these different pieces to mix and match according to the weather and my mood. My favorite pieces are the button up top and the shorts. For the summer now, I’m pairing the tank with the shorts.
Initially, I thought that silk pajamas were too bougie, too much of a luxury. After all, there’s nothing wrong with cotton pajamas. But now that I’ve tried them, I’m here to say that I deserve nice silk pajamas — and you do too!
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