Which pyjamas should I give a woman for Christmas?

For someone who loves softness, a cable knit or faux fur onesie she'll wear all winter. For someone who loves a laugh, hooded Monster Pyjamas in her favourite colour. Start from what she already wears at home in the evening rather than from a stock idea.

Which pyjamas should I give a man for Christmas?

A roomy onesie that's easy to slip on: Monster Pyjamas in red, green or a more understated colour, or one of the animals from the Family Fleece Onesie, whose men's sizes run from L to 3XL.

How can I find out their pyjama size without spoiling the surprise?

For a onesie, height in centimetres matters more than clothing size. Ask someone close to them, find it on a document you've already shared, or discreetly measure pyjamas they wear often and compare them with the size guide on the product page. If they're between two sizes, go for the larger one.

Are pyjamas a good present for a teenager?

Yes, as long as you choose a style that makes them laugh rather than classic pyjamas. A hooded kigurumi gets worn to watch a film, at a pyjama party with friends or for photos, and the Star Monster Kigurumi comes in both kids' and adult sizes.

Can pyjamas given at Christmas be returned?

The 14-day right of withdrawal after delivery belongs to the person who placed the order, so they're the one who has to make the request. The conditions are set out on the Shipping & returns page. The Monster Bunny Faux Fur Pyjamas are made to order: read their product page before ordering.

October 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Christmas pyjamas gift ideas: for her, for him and for teenagers

Christmas pyjamas as a gift: which onesie to give a woman, a man or a teenager, how to guess the size without spoiling the surprise, and how to wrap it.

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Christmas pyjamas are one of those presents you wear the very same evening: unwrapped on Christmas Eve, the 24th, pulled on after dessert, still on the next morning to open the rest of the presents. For them to hit the mark, two questions matter: which style suits the person, and what size to get them without asking. Here are ideas for her, for him and for teenagers, a method for guessing the size and a few wrapping tips.

Why give pyjamas for Christmas?

Pyjamas make a great Christmas present, for three reasons.

They're useful straight away. Unwrap them and they can be worn that very evening.
They last longer than a gadget. A fleece onesie gets worn all winter, from January evenings to February Sundays.
They say something about the person. Monster Pyjamas for the one who keeps the whole table laughing, a soft knit for the one who never leaves her throw: your choice shows you know them.

If you're after a present that gets a laugh on the day, our selection of funny gift ideas for adults has ten of them. Here, we're talking about pyjamas that stay.

Christmas pyjamas gift for her

Start from her evening habits, not from a cliché.

If she never leaves her throw

The Cable Knit Teddy Bear Onesie is knitted in chunky ribbed fleece, like a winter jumper. A teddy bear is embroidered on the back and two little round ears are stitched onto the hood. It comes in four colours: red, pink, charcoal grey and off-white. Red is the most "Christmassy"; grey and off-white can be worn all winter without any nod to the festive season.

If she likes to surprise

The Monster Bunny Faux Fur Pyjamas are a onesie in cream faux fur, as thick as a soft toy. The hood has long floppy ears, a single big round eye and a wide-open pink mouth. They're made to order, in sizes S to XL: check the size and read the product page before ordering.

Christmas pyjamas gift for him

Pick a roomy cut that's easy to slip on.

For the one who loves a laugh: the Monster Pyjamas, in flannel, with a horned hood and big embroidered eyes. They come in eight colours, including red and green for that Christmas spirit, and in sizes M to XXL depending on height.
For the one who prefers animals: the Family Fleece Onesie, available as a panda, ginger tiger, brown bear, dinosaur and capybara. Men's sizes run from L to 3XL, women's from S to XL, and there are kids' sizes too.
For a couple: the same style in two colours, or the same animal in a women's and a men's size. Our article on the adult Christmas onesie goes through the ways to match.

Present wrapped in black paper and tied with a long white satin ribbon

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Christmas pyjamas gift for a teenager

A teenager won't wear pyjamas they think are "for little kids". Go for the style they can have a laugh about with their friends.

The Star Monster Kigurumi is made of black fleece with a crackle print. Its hood, shaped like a red star with white polka dots, is edged with felt teeth. It comes in kids' sizes (100 to 140, for a height of 85 to 145 cm) and adult sizes (S to XL, from 148 to 185 cm). So a teenager who has stopped growing takes an adult size, and a younger brother or sister can wear the same style.

To round off the present with a throw, socks or a film night, our article on the cosy gift for a teen or young adult suggests a few combinations.

How to guess the size without spoiling the surprise

With a roomy onesie, height in centimetres matters more than clothing size.

Find out their height. Ask someone close to them. Failing that, compare them with someone whose height you know.
Measure something they wear often. Pyjamas or a loose sweatshirt laid flat: the sleeve length and total length are enough to compare with the guide on the product page (the Cable Knit Teddy Bear Onesie gives its measurements laid flat).
Between two sizes, take the larger one. The cuts are roomy, and a slightly loose onesie can be worn with a long-sleeved T-shirt underneath. Too short, and it pulls at the shoulders when you sit down.
Check the leg length. A leg that drags on the floor will trip them up on the stairs.

Our guide to choosing the right adult onesie size explains the method in detail, and each product page has its own size chart.

If the size isn't right, the right of withdrawal (14 days after delivery) belongs to the person who placed the order: they're the one who has to make the request. The conditions are on the Shipping & returns page.

Three presents wrapped in patterned Christmas paper and topped with green bows, on a wooden table

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Wrapping pyjamas so they make an impression

A folded onesie quickly turns into a soft, shapeless parcel. A few tricks:

Fold the hood on top. Ears, horns or star visible as soon as it's opened: they'll get the present at first glance.
Use a box. A shoebox or a reused box gives the parcel a neat shape and stops the fur or knit getting squashed.
Add a little note. One line about when you picture them wearing it ("for January Sundays") is enough.
Slip in an extra. A pair of thick socks or a mug, if you want to bulk up the present.

A practical tip to put in the note: wash the onesie once before wearing it, at 30 °C on a delicate cycle, then let it air dry, as the product pages say. All our advice is in how to wash and care for fleece pyjamas.

On Christmas Eve: keep flames at a distance

The pyjamas you give will probably be put on that very evening, among table candles and tea lights. Wide sleeves, the hood and faux fur easily get too close to a flame. The London Fire Brigade recommends keeping candles away from anything that can catch fire, clothing included, and presents LED candles as a safer alternative (London Fire Brigade, Candles). If children are around, keep matches and lighters out of their reach.

In short

For a successful Christmas pyjamas gift, choose according to the person's habits: the Cable Knit Teddy Bear Onesie or the Monster Bunny Faux Fur Pyjamas for her, the Monster Pyjamas or an animal from the Family Fleece Onesie for him, the Star Monster Kigurumi for a teenager. Start from their height, size up if in doubt, and take care over the wrapping. To dress the whole family, see also our guide to matching family Christmas pyjamas, and find every style in the shop.

Cover photo: Øyvind Holmstad / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)