Nightclothes
Nightclothes are sleepwear for the Historical Characters.
Prior to the BeForever launch, they were generally seen in illustrations of the Central Series, Short Stories, and Best Friend books.[1] When most matching outfits for children were discontinued, these remained and children's sleepwear was released for all characters until the release of Claudie Wells. Select characters also have Robes and Slippers that were worn over the night clothes.
Many nightclothes for characters were long white nightgowns, occasionally with a trim; historically, most nightgowns were simply chemises or shifts worn at night, and of white fabric because like most underclothes, the color could be easily washed. World War I led to the adoption of pajama styles that could be more publicly seen if residents had to leave homes in the middle of the night due to raids.[2]
Kaya does not have a specific nightwear outfit; when BeForever nightwear sets were released, she received the Pow-Wow Dress of Today III to model matching nightclothes on.
Several of these sets are now retired.
List of Nightclothes
Items in italics are retired.
- Felicity Merriman: Night Shift, Cap and Mules
- Caroline Abbott: Caroline's Nightgown
- Josefina Montoya: Josefina's Night Shift, Josefina's Nightgown
- Cécile Rey: Cécile's Nightwear
- Marie-Grace Gardner: Marie-Grace's Nightgown
- Kirsten Larson: Kirsten's Nightgown
- Addy Walker: Addy's Nightgown, Addy's Nightgown (BeForever)
- Samantha Parkington: Samantha's Nightgown, Samantha's Nightgown (BeForever)
- Rebecca Rubin: Rebecca's Pajamas, Rebecca's Satin Pajamas, Rebecca's Nightgown
- Claudie Wells: Claudie's Yellow Bloom Pajamas
- Kit Kittredge: Beach Pajamas and Slippers, Kit's Striped Nightie, Kit's One-Piece Pajamas
- Nanea Mitchell: Nanea's Tropical PJs, Nanea's Floral Pajamas
- Molly McIntire: Molly's Pajamas, Molly's Floral Pajamas, Molly's Write to Sleep Pajamas
- Maryellen Larkin: Maryellen's Pajamas, Maryellen's Dachshund Pajamas
- Melody Ellison: Melody's Pajamas, Melody's Plaid Pajamas
- Julie Albright: Julie's Pajamas, Julie's Zigzag Pajamas, Julie's Pajamas and Robe
- Courtney Moore: Courtney's Care Bear Pajamas, Courtney's Strawberry Shortcake Pajamas
- Nicki Hoffman: Nicki's Skater Dreams Sleep Shirt
- Isabel Hoffman: Isabel's Floral Dreams Pajamas
Prior to retirement, the Best Friend Characters had nightclothes which were generally associated with the movies. Ivy Ling is the exception.
- Elizabeth Cole: Elizabeth's Night Shift
- Nellie O'Malley: Nellie's Pajamas
- Ruthie Smithens: Ruthie's Satin Pajamas
- Emily Bennett: Emily's Pajamas
References
- ↑ Kit and Molly were the exceptions as Kit's Striped Nightie was associated with her movie and Molly's Floral Pajamas do not have any canonical basis to either her books or movie.
- ↑ 'World War Onesie' — how night-time air raids started a revolution in the type of clothing women wore to bed; 29 May 2018 (accessed 5/23/26).