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    I'm a Luxury Buyer Who Lives in Pajama Pants for Summer—5 Ways I Style Them

    These pairs are too gorgeous to stay home in.

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    By Marci Hirshleifer-Penn
    Published 29 May 2026 In Buying Guides

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    Apparently we're in for an extremely hot and humid summer. No complaints from me because I love the heat, but it does become a struggle to get dressed. The pajama pant fixed that for me—it's been my go-to for years now. Here are five ways I'm wearing it (and none of them involve staying home).

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    Look One: The Baseball Game

    I'm a baseball mom and I absolutely love it. The moms at my son's school are super on trend so I like to look my best at his games. The pajama pant is a savior. I feel chic and put together but also really off-duty, which I find so important on my days away from the store.

    These Studio Nicholson pants are perfect for dressing up and down. It's still a bit cold, so I've been pairing them with a cashmere knit by The Row—a light V-neck so I don't feel overheated. Still in sneakers, because it's too chilly for my toes to be out when I'm sitting outdoors for a long period, and I'm loving these Maison Margiela Sprinters. I'm really into tonal looks right now, so finishing with this Bottega Veneta Pinacoteca bag.

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    Look Two: Office to Dinner

    Spring/Summer is so busy for me; I'm going straight from work to dinner at least once a week. This look is my failsafe. A matching pajama set, a sleek leather flip flop, a great bag. I'm really into navy and brown and this Loewe set (top and trousers) is so elevated. Flip flops are always going to be The Row for me. And this dream bag, I need it in every size (Loewe Amazona).

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    Look Three: Appointments in the City

    Lately I've been in the city a lot for work events. I spend so much of my time in the car, so I find a pajama pant is an easy way to stay comfortable on a busy day. I love these Toteme satin drawstring trousers, and because they're black you can't really see the creasing after sitting in the car. I've been pairing them with a black t-shirt—this LA Apparel one is a new favorite—and a striped button-down. I feel like it needs to be striped to give the look a finishing touch, and I love this one by Comme Si. These Row Ponti slippers add to the whole vibe perfectly. And this Row backpack is the answer to my prayers. Sleek, chic, functional, and fits so much more than you'd expect.

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    Look Four: Sunday Strolling

    Sundays are my favorite days. I run errands, take drives, hang out with my family, cook, and we usually end up having friends over or heading to one of our favorite local spots for dinner.

    These Leset Kyoto pants in khaki have become a new go-to. I love this color especially. I pair them with a simple long-sleeve t-shirt by The Row and strip back my jewelry to just this Jemma Wynne pendant necklace. These Row Piper slides are such a great transitional shoe. Tonal and sleek. I feel like I can really go anywhere in this look and feel great.

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    Look Five: The Beach

    I started throwing a pajama pant over my swimsuit instead of a coverup and honestly, I'm never going back. It's so much chicer and it takes zero effort. A lightweight pant, flat sandals, a simple tote. I have this Eres swimsuit in so many colors and this deep green is my new favorite. It's unexpected and really flattering on. I'm pairing it with these Donni taffeta pants in black and this Saint Laurent tote.

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    The pajama pant works because it asks so little of you. You're comfortable, you look good, and you're not overthinking it. That combination is harder to find than it sounds.

    These are the pieces I'm reaching for all summer. I hope you love them as much as I do.

    See you next time xx

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