Sheer nightwear is for more than just sleeping. Don't let the word "nightwear" fool you. Chemises and nighties can be just as sexy as any other piece of lingerie. Cuddling up in a pair of plaid flannel pyjamas is fine on a cold winter's night. But special occasions call for special nightwear.

Sheer nightwear can also serve a more functional purpose. It's very breathable, and it will keep you cool on hot, humid nights. The sheer fabric is even more breathable than cotton.

Silk lingerie is another staple in any nightwear collection. Silk slips and slides along with your body when you roll over in bed. You won't wake up in the morning to find your nightgown twisted up around your armpits.

We all love the look and feel of silk lingerie. It's hard to believe that a fabric so lovely and luxurious comes from worms! We have Chinese princess Xi Liu Shi to thank for silk lingerie. Legend says that way back in 2600 BC she was enjoying a cup of tea under a mulberry tree when out of nowhere a silk cocoon fell into her cup. Her tea was ruined, but it was worth it when she made a discovery that would one day sweep the world of intimate apparel. Xiu Liu Shi saw that the cocoon was actually made of a single strand of delicate thread.

Maybe a fly in your soup isn't so bad after all. You might just discover the next fabulous fabric for ladies nightwear!

Beautiful ladies nightwear isn't just for impressing your husband or boyfriend. It's something you should do for yourself. Next time you want to treat yourself, do your thighs a favour and opt for a luxurious nightie instead of triple chocolate fudge ice cream.

Sleeping in a pair of boxers and an over-sized t-shirt has the affordable factor going for it. It costs nothing to steal a shirt from your hubby's closet. You might think that luxurious ladies nightwear is an indulgence you can't afford. Perhaps that was once the case, but not anymore. With advent of the Internet came the advent of online discount retailers. With a quick search of the web, you'll find discount lingerie in every shape, size, style, and colour.

Discount lingerie doesn't necessarily mean sacrificing quality for price. Nightwear from some of your favourite designers is available in outlet stores both on the web and in shopping centres. In fact, even high-end department stores regularly have lingerie sales. Keep an eye out for bargains. Then you can treat yourself to some fancy ladies nightwear guilt-free!

For all the style mavens out there, your nightwear has the potential to make quite a fashion statement. Consumer studies have shown that comfort and price are becomingly increasingly less important to those purchasing lingerie. Fashion and style are becoming top priorities, and designers are responding to this trend. They're looking to clothing trends to inspire their nightwear collections.

So retire that pilled terry cloth robe and cast aside the stained, size XXL t-shirt. It's time to make room for some fabulous nightwear!

Author: Amanda Cotterill