Sleepwear Doesn't
Always have to be Worn Only in the Bedroom by Capry Rose
There was a time that pajamas were only worn in the bedroom.
The individual will have to change into something else when
a visitor will drop by the house or put it over a robe before
going downstairs.
Those days are gone now since sleepwear these days are now
considered to be a fashion statement. How? By mixing the top
or bottom of the pajamas with jeans or a jacket especially
if the individual has to drive out into the middle of the
night or early evening to buy some medicine at the drugstore.
An example is a camisole that is known as a sleeveless top.
Since the weather may too warm outside, some women wear this
with trousers or jeans then slip on a blazer and use this
to go to work.
Outside the office, women can take it off then show those
toned arms while partying the night away.
Some people think that every American has a nice set of breasts.
This is not true since there are those who are flat chested
and need to wear a chic bustier for better cleavage. THis
can be worn under a denim shirt and jeans when going out into
the mall to do a little shopping.
Not all the pajama tops are sleeveless. There is the novelty
versions that come in sets. This can also be patterned with
jeans or jogging pants that will look great when going out
for a morning stroll near the house or by the beach.
Men on the other hand may use this to play basketball with
friends or while working out in the gym. Some even this as
an undershirt to work or wear it just the way it is when doing
some chores in the house or going around the mall.
Most of the bottoms for sleepwear use garter to hold it at
the waist so it will not fall off. Since this isn’t that secure
anymore after some time, fashion designers have made drawstring
ones. Consumer reports have shown that women and men use this
quite often.
Following the original hosiery manufacturing techniques of
the 30s - 50s, flat knitting is used. After the fabric has
been produced, each stocking is individually seamed. The top
of the seam has a 'finishing loop', a small hole that every
seamed stocking has as a result of the machinist turning the
welt -- the stocking top -- inside out, in order to finish
off.
Once sewn, the stockings are 'boarded'. This is a process
where each stocking is stretched over a flat metal leg form
and 'set' with steam. The knit tightens, creases are eliminated
and the leg is correctly shaped.
Because the process is time consuming, seamed stockings are never cheap. Couple this with the fact that around a third of production -- especially during the production of sheer stockings -- is discarded during quality control and you'll understand why.
While the women's hosiery manufacturing process will undoubtedly continue to evolve, there will always be a demand for the sheer stockings of bygone days that are equally as loved by the women who wear them as the men who appreciate the sight of a 'bit of stocking top'.
Hosiery manufacturing has come a long way -- wear your stockings with pride!
About the Author
Capri Rose is a freelance fashion writer and
former fashion editor based in New York and London and now
designs chic, sophisticated pajamas and sleepwear in modern
and retro prints. Check them out at caprirose.com
