Six of the best: Men's pyjamas

For sleepwear experimenters: kimono-style top with wide drawstring bottoms

Navy cotton pyjamas, £29
By Muji 020-7323 2208 Photograph: Full Stop Photography

Signature Paul Smith stripes: a pricy treat

By Paul Smith £109
paulsmith.co.uk Photograph: Full Stop Photography

Classic mix of fine cotton with a bit of a Cary Grant aura

Navy dot pyjamas, £110
By Derek Rose, from Liberty, 020-7573 9469 Photograph: Full Stop Photography

Mixing and matching offers a more relaxed approach

Black T-shirt, £9, and checked bottoms, £19
Both by Zara.
020-7534 9500 Photograph: Full Stop Photography

A vest is a good sleep option and bold stripes are very next spring

Vest, £25, and bottoms, £33
Both by Björn Borg
01604 654277 Photograph: Full Stop Photography

Cosy cotton in this autumn’s hit plaid

By Matalan, £9
0845 330 3330 Photograph: Full Stop Photography