The long white Victorian nightgown brings up memories of old-fashioned Christmases, A Christmas Carol, and simpler times. Embellished in lace and modest yet warm, the Victorian nightdress or nightgown is still being made today.
You can choose a light cotton nightgown for summer evenings or a heavy cotton flannel for crisp winter nights. If you prefer pajamas, you can find many with the lace trim and details that nightdresses have. As a cover-up, look for a rich velvet or satin night robe for lounging at home.
The Victorian-style gown isn’t just for the pre-1900s, either — the style remained a vintage nightgown classic up to the 1980s.
Browse our favorite Victorian nightgowns, pajamas, robes and bed jackets (scroll down for men’s too) we found online:
Victorian Nightgowns
Men’s Victorian Nightgowns
Men’s Victorian nightgowns are harder to find but I have included some here. Many times women’s and men’s Victorian nightwear is nearly identical so feel free to buy a woman’s gown.
Victorian Nightgown History
Written history coming soon. Here are some catalog images to browse.
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- 1879 nightrobes
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- 1882 lace nightgowns
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- 1886 robes
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- 1890 Nightgowns
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- 1890 Nightgowns and Chemises
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- 1890 Night Robes
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- 1894 puff sleeve nightgown
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- 1899 Pajamas
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