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Pajama parties can be the ultimate bonding experience among girlfriends. Wear something fun to lighten the mood. Be the life of party with your eccentric or outrageous clothes, or pre-arrange a theme night so you can all stand out in a fabulous way. There is a word for lovely ladies who work, garden, cook, and visit friends in their pajamas: pajamanista. So channel your inner pajamanista, and strut your stuff to your next slumber party in style.
PJ Chic
Pay homage to all those fun sleepovers you had in junior high and wear your favorite pair of PJs to a pajama party. If you really want to splurge, you could buy a new pajama ensemble for the occasion. For extra fun, give yourself a matching manicure and pedicure. If you're going to do pajamas, go all out with a fun, youthful look overall. Dare to wear your hair in two ponytails or in braids. Wear cute, fluffy slippers to the party, too.
Casual Comfort
If you and your girlfriends disdain dressing up and playing the whole retro game, don't worry. You'll find lots of other ways to have fun in style at a pajama party. Simply wear casual attire that lets you kick back, munch on popcorn, and share funny -- or scary -- stories and gossip well into the night. One thing that is definitely out of place at a pajama party is uncomfortable clothes. This is a time to bring out those pants with the elastic waistband and over-sized sweatshirts. Prepare to indulge in sweets, snacks, and a guilt-free good time.
Delightful Themes
Coordinate a carefree, themed pajama party to get everyone in the mood. You may theme it to region; after all, the new fashion in Shanghai is going out in pajamas to the store or to hang with friends. Or, theme the party after a specific time period. Who wouldn't have fun trying to emulate the ensemble the girls from "Grease" wore during the infamous slumber party scene? Pick a theme and then consult with all guests of the pajama party to make sure you're all game for the theme, then let your imagination soar. The funkier the costumes, the more fun and carefree the night will likely be. It's all in the attitude of fun!
Celebration of Sultriness
Consult with your girlfriends before the party to arrange a fun theme of wearing lingerie-type pajamas just for fun. Celebrating the beauty of all your friends in all their diversity is key to a truly great time. Encourage every guest to reveal as little or as much as they feel comfortable doing. Wear what makes you feel great about yourself and encourage others to do the same. Come on -- there's no reason why your significant other should be the only one to see your fun, flamboyant, lacy PJs!
