Daytime-worthy nightgowns: worth investing in, these sleepdresses double up as sundresses

Spotted everywhere: nightwear-as-daywear-cum-holiday dresses. These semi-billowing, midi-length cotton nightdresses are fit for both bedtime and the beach. Striking the perfect balance between casual and pretty, they’re the in-the-know uniform of ladies of leisure (Marks & Spencer have a good lookalike white cotton nightdress, €28). Wear with a knit cardi or XL sweater around the house now, or with Birkenstock Arizonas (black on black) and a wide-brimmed woven raffia hat in the heat. If you want to give the dress more shape by day, add a chic belt.

Juliette flamingo-print cotton-muslin nightdress, La Costa Del Al Algodon, €203; www.matchesfashion.com

White embroidered cotton nightdress, €45.99, at Zara Home.

Oversized slubbed-linen poplin nightdress, Rossell England, €214; www.rossellengland.com

Grey open-collar linen nightdress, $335; www.pourlesfemmes.com

Pink cotton voile nightdress, Cotton Real, €50, at Arnotts

Meadow-print Emma cotton voile dress, £520stg, at Three Graces London

If you prefer silk, try Susan Hunter (susanhunter.ie) or there are well-priced silk nightshirts on The Outnet

Pink-print silk nightshirt, Yolke, €188; www.theoutnet.com

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