Over at Boing Boing, my pal Xeni Jardin points to a Chengdu Business Daily item that reports a.) people in Shanghai sometimes walk around in public in their pajamas, and b.) the city government is cracking down on the practice because the World Expo is coming to town next year, and they don't want everyone wandering the streets in their jammies. According to the story, some of Shanghai's residents are crying foul, deeming the mandate a civil rights violation: "Aren't education and skill more important for people than the cosmetic beauty of acceptable garments?" Now, I know some of you out there have worn pajamas in public. I know this. Of course, others of you have not. Sometimes I see what appear to be sorority girls from the local university walking the supermarket aisles in their nightwear. Personally, I don't really care, but the more style-minded among us may take offense.

Topshop just sent us their new Kate Moss holiday collection preview pics, and while we love all the festive party frocks and glammed-up knits, everyone seems to be gravitating toward the pajamas and robes section of the lineup. I don’t know about you guys, but I can remember many a holiday season where I was gifted a pair of pajamas—soft bottoms and a matching top—that I’d wear all winter long. They were usually fleece and bore some kind of childish print (snowflakes, hearts, etc.), and maybe it’s the equivalent of getting new socks in your stocking, but I just loved them! Anyway, perhaps that’s why these Topshop ditties are even more appealing. They’re the much sexier, grown-up versions of your tween holiday loungewear, like this beyond gorgeous butterfly kimono, which is a real standout in the collection. After the jump, the pajama sets, sexy rompers and sleepy winter attire we have our hearts set on this season.

 

Summer is on its way now, so out with the flannels and in with pjs that have more sex appeal!

• These pink flamingo bottoms by C & C California are perhaps not sizzling hot, which is why I will leave it to you to decide what goes on top…if anything at all. [$32, C & C California, Bluefly.com]
• I will most certainly be happy in this cute nightdress from Scanty. The length and drawstring have a certain kittenish look, but the happy faces keeps the serious meter down. [$35, Scanty, Bluefly.com]
• Leopard print…my oh my, this is daring! Leopard print is high on rawr factor, but the jersey tops and bottoms make this look more of a wink-wink kind of sexy. [$35, Tart Intimates, Bluefly.com]
• Python. The world alone makes me think of a deadly sports car. This pink python number will certainly get hearts racing and I can still feel pretty in pink. [$66, Natori, Bluefly.com]

There’s a reason your mom put you in those itchy footsie pajamas when you were a child…warmth. Now that you’re an adult you can still have shoulder to toe warmth without having a major case of the itchies. In fact, you’ll be quite cozy in this union suit made from 100 percent soft cotton. And it has a rather convenient drop seat that can be monogrammed. We’ll wear ours while drinking warm apple cider and watching holiday movies. [from $59.95, Pajamagram]