I wanted to dedicate today’s post to Lake Pajamas because 1) I have some cute photos to share that I love; 2) I have a code that you can use for 10% off; and 3) they’ve made some updates to their pajamas that I think are worth discussing in more detail!
First, the code! You can use CARLYxLAKE for 10% off now through August!
Now let’s talk about the updates. I noticed a change in the way the pajamas feel last fall when they sent me a pair for their Brooks Brothers collab. I actually assumed it was on purpose, specifically for the collaboration and didn’t think much about it. Then I saw some posts on TikTok talking about how the quality of the pajamas had changed and I realized that, yes, the pajamas did feel different. They sent me another pair this spring and, again, they felt different.
I love Lake. I have loved my pima cotton pajamas from them for a decade and have amassed quite the collection over the years. I actually reached out to the brand to say I noticed a a change in the quality of pima cotton and that I couldn’t in good faith share the pajamas anymore because they didn’t feel “as soft.” I was so impressed that Lake immediately set up a call with the head of marketing to discuss. During the call, I got the low down that there had been some changes… but that it was intentional and to create a better, more premium product. Basically, the cotton feels different because they treat the cotton differently so it’ll hold it’s shape better after washing. She encouraged me to wear and wash the pajamas a few times and give feedback again.
I have to say, they do wash a lot better and feel more flattering after wearing. They feel slightly less soft, but the trade off has been worth it. I have found that they shrink less, hold their shape more, and maintain the “fresh out of the box” brightness of color. I wanted to share (and Lake encouraged me to!) with you guys in case you open your new pajamas and notice the difference too– you have to trust the process of washing (which is a commitment to keeping the pajamas) so I know it’s kind of hard to trust on blind faith and wanted to share my personal opinion! As far as sizing goes, I think they fit a bit more true to size and they don’t shrink as much in the wash. (I get a size small.)
With that said… if you’re a Lake fan and want to try a style other than the pima cotton, the seersucker shocked me by becoming my favorite. The seersucker fabric is crisp but cozy and washes beautifully. I am a huge fan! The sizing on the seersucker is similar, maybe a slightly bigger fit. They do shrink a tiny bit in the wash but nothing crazy from my experience. (I also wear a size small in the seersucker.)
Alice Short Sets + Kids Pajamas (I size the boys up!)
You look so cute in that set! Thanks for sharing and for doing some research for us too!
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I finally got my first pair of Lake Pajamas last year, based on your recommendation. I love mine and really appreciate your transparency!
Thank you for this review!! I am in the top end of their sizing and have not purchased because I worry about the shrinkage that the “old” versions had. I might try them now!
Okay not gonna lie, I noticed when we didn’t hear anything from you about that Brooks Brothers collab because I couldn’t imagine you’d seen it and not ordered it immediately like I did! I also noticed a difference, but my experience was totally the opposite – they actually seem *softer* to me than my older ones. I didn’t think anything of it beyond maybe just thinking that it was a higher quality fabric since it was Brooks Brothers, but this must explain it. But honestly now that I know that it’s a change that applies across all their pima cotton products, I might order more since I know they’ll all be that soft! Strange that we had totally different experiences but glad it worked out – and thanks so much for the transparency 🙂