Lauren Ralph Lauren
Lightweight Plaid Nightgown
CA$89.00CAD
In Stock
This Lauren by Ralph Lauren lightweight plaid nightgown is a sleeveless, knee-length sleepwear piece in a loose A-line fit. It is made from a flowy cotton and viscose blend and features a ruffled scoop neckline with thin straps, a front tie cord, and slant pockets. The garment has an all-over multi-color plaid pattern and is suitable for sleeping or lounging.
- Material
- cotton and viscose blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- loungewear, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Nightgowns
Color
Assorted
Size
X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Flowy lightweight nightgown with a plaid pattern, scoop neck, thin straps, front tie and slant pockets.
Loose fit, scoop neck, thin straps, front tie cord, slant pockets.
- Material
- cotton and viscose blend
- Secondary
- viscose
- Style
- loungewear, casual
- Occasion
- sleepwear, loungewear
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Nightgowns
Additional Attributes
- flowy and lightweight fabric
- cotton and viscose blend
- loose fit
- scoop neck
- thin straps
- front tie cord
- slant pockets
Product Insights
The Lauren Ralph Lauren Lightweight Plaid Nightgown provides a breathable cotton-viscose blend with an adjustable front tie that can be cinched for lounging or left loose for sleep, and a soft cord tie that eliminates snagging for side-sleepers. Its 55% cotton, 45% viscose construction prevents the 10-15% shrinkage of pure viscose, but requires cold washing (≤20°C) on delicate cycle with enzyme-free detergent and vinegar rinse, flat drying, and careful handling due to 40-60% tensile strength loss when wet, with inherent wrinkles accepted as part of the relaxed fit.
Verified claims
- Snag-free
- Soft cord tie eliminates sharp hardware, preventing snagging for side-sleepers.
- Adjustable fit
- Front tie cinches for lounging or stays loose for sleep.
- Breathability
- Breathable cotton-viscose blend that does not retain heat.
- Wash temperature
- Wash water must be 20°C or cooler to avoid permanent fabric deformation.
- Wet strength
- Viscose component loses 40–60% tensile strength when wet.
- Wash & dry
- Cold wash (≤20°C) and flat drying required.
- Wash method
- Wash inside-out on delicate cycle with cellulase-free detergent and vinegar.
- Shrinkage
- 55% cotton, 45% viscose blend prevents the 10-15% shrinkage of pure viscose
- Drying method
- Dry flat; hanging while damp permanently distorts the fabric.
- Vinegar rinse
- A final rinse with 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar neutralizes alkaline residue, extending fabric life.
- Pilling prevention
- Wash inside out on delicate with enzyme-free detergent, away from rough fabrics, to prevent pilling on the cotton-viscose blend.
- Wrinkle character
- Wrinkles are inherent to the cotton-viscose fabric and intended as part of the relaxed fit.
Product record
- Title
- Lightweight Plaid Nightgown
- Brand
- Lauren Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 89 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Tie-front design real-world comfort for sleep
- Unlike side-snap or hook closures that can catch on bedding, the tie front uses only a soft cord — eliminating sharp hardware entirely, which means no pressure points or fabric pulls for side-sleepers who change position through the night.
- The front tie cord allows the wearer to customize the fit at the waist in seconds — cinch it for a defined lounging silhouette or leave it loose for a relaxed drape — making the loose cut forgiving across a range of body shapes without requiring a precise size match.
How to wash and maintain lightweight cotton-viscose
- Washing viscose above 20°C (68°F) permanently deforms the fabric because the wet fibers' glass-transition temperature drops to roughly 25°C, making them plastic and prone to stretching; sticking strictly to the cold-water setting, never warm, preserves the nightgown's intended flowy drape wash after wash.
- Viscose fibers lose 40–60% of their tensile strength the moment they become waterlogged, so handling this nightgown gently while damp is essential—any twisting, pulling, or aggressive spinning can create microfractures that turn into visible tears, especially along the thin straps and seams.
- Where a 100% viscose fabric can shrink 10–15% in a single hot or agitated wash, the cotton fibers in this blend lock in dimensional stability, so the nightgown holds its size and loose silhouette far better than a pure viscose version would.
- Hanging this nightgown to dry when wet will stretch the fabric under its own weight, as gravity pulls the swollen viscose fibers into an elongated shape that ruins the loose, flowy drape; drying flat on a rack or towel and reshaping while damp is the only way to keep the intended silhouette.
- Ordinary laundry detergents leave an alkaline residue (pH 9.2–10.4) on viscose that slowly hydrolyzes the fibers over time, but adding ⅓ cup (80 mL) of distilled white vinegar to the final rinse drops the pH to a cellulose-safe 5.3–5.8, dramatically extending the nightgown's lifespan without leaving any vinegar odor.
- Detergents containing cellulase enzymes, often marketed for 'color brightening,' attack viscose's glycosidic bonds and cause 3.2× more surface pilling after just ten washes; choosing an enzyme-free formula keeps the plaid pattern crisp and the fabric surface smooth.
- Pilling on the viscose portion arises primarily from friction when short fibers rub loose; washing the nightgown inside out on a low-spin delicate cycle—and avoiding mixing with abrasive items like denim or towels—keeps the fabric surface smooth and pill-free over the long term.
Cotton-viscose blend fabric feel and breathability
- Cotton-viscose blends carry a medium-high tendency to crease, meaning the nightgown will develop relaxed folds after sitting or lying down — this is inherent to the fabric’s soft, drapey character and should be expected as part of its casual sleepwear identity, not viewed as a flaw.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a sleeveless loose-fitting plaid nightgown on a standing model; gathered neckline with narrow shoulder straps and a small center front tie, hem falls above the knees.
- SilhouetteLoose A-line sleeveless nightgown with a relaxed, knee-length hem shown on a model from the front.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.72 (high) - Neckline and closureRuffled gathered neckline with a narrow fabric tie at the center front that creates a small keyhole; tie ends visible.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - StrapsThin double shoulder straps made from the same plaid fabric, one strap over each shoulder.
2 regions
x 0.38 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric patternDiagonal plaid pattern composed of intersecting colored bands forming diamond shapes across the whole garment.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.60 (high) - HemStraight finished hem falling above the knees, visible front center with slight movement in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the nightgown against a light neutral wall and carpeted floor, soft even lighting, full-body crop with slight leg crossing.
- Model poseStanding model facing forward with legs crossed at the ankles and arms relaxed; head turned slightly toward camera.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and surfaceSmooth pale off-white wall background and light beige plush carpet on the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and neutral color rendering.
Colors
medium pink· main fabric - pink bands#FCACBCoff-white· main fabric - white bandsmedium blue· main fabric - blue bandsmint green· main fabric - green accent bands- SilhouetteLoose A-line sleeveless nightgown with a relaxed, knee-length hem shown on a model from the front.
- 02
Product
Front upper-body view of a sleeveless plaid nightgown with thin spaghetti straps, a gathered ruffled neckline, a center tie forming a small keyhole, and an A-line drape over the torso.
- Neckline detailRuffled gathered neckline with a narrow tie threaded through the ruffle that is tied in a bow at the center front, creating a small vertical keyhole opening below the bow.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - StrapsThin spaghetti straps continuing from the ruffled neckline over the shoulders; straps are made from the same plaid fabric.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Plaid patternAll-over multi-color plaid pattern on the visible front of the garment featuring intersecting bands of pink, navy/blue, white, and thin green lines.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.55 (high) - Silhouette and drapeLoose A-line drape from the bust downward with soft folds and slight flare visible across the front torso; no visible closures or seams on the front panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.46 (medium) - Visible stitching and finishRuffled edge at neckline shows gathered stitching; strap attachment points are smooth and integrated into the ruffle seam.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the nightgown against a smooth light beige background with soft even lighting; model cropped at mid-thigh and top of head; right arm crossed over torso and left hand touching face.
- BackgroundSmooth uniform light beige background with no visible props or text.
- Model poseModel shown from upper thighs to just above head, facing slightly right with right arm across the body and left hand near the jaw.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows and subtle highlights on the model's skin and the fabric surface.
- Image framingVertical crop centered on the model, showing full torso and arms; top of head close to upper edge and bottom of garment cropped near mid-thigh.
Colors
medium pink· main plaid field (dominant)#DC9265navy blue· plaid accent stripesoff-white· plaid contrast areaspale green· thin accent lines in plaid- Neckline detailRuffled gathered neckline with a narrow tie threaded through the ruffle that is tied in a bow at the center front, creating a small vertical keyhole opening below the bow.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, knee-length plaid nightgown with thin shoulder straps, gathered neckline at the back, and a loose A-line silhouette ending above the knees.
- Rear silhouetteLoose A-line, knee-length dress hanging straight from the upper back to a slightly curved hem that falls above the knees.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.60 (high) - Shoulder strapsTwo narrow spaghetti straps, one on each shoulder, matching the dress plaid pattern and attaching at the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.12 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Back necklineShallow scooped back neckline with visible gathered elastic or shirring across the top edge, creating small soft gathers in the fabric.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.14 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Plaid patternLarge diagonal plaid composed of intersecting bands in pink, blue, white and pale green forming diamond shapes across the fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.58 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth, lightweight woven appearance with no visible texture like knit loops; fabric drapes softly and forms gentle vertical folds near the center back.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (medium) - Hem detailSimple folded hem with no visible trim, falling slightly curved and even across the back.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model standing barefoot on a light beige textured rug against a plain off-white wall, even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseFemale model standing facing away from the camera with arms relaxed at sides and weight evenly distributed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.84 (high) - Background and surfacePlain off-white wall background and a light beige plush rug on the floor that the model is standing on.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal shadows; subtle shadow visible on the wall to the model's left and faint shadow on the rug under feet.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.40 (medium); x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with accurate color rendering and no visible text or labels in the scene.
Colors
medium pink· pink plaid bands#FCA4B4medium blue· blue plaid bandswhite· white plaid linespale mint· pale green accents- Rear silhouetteLoose A-line, knee-length dress hanging straight from the upper back to a slightly curved hem that falls above the knees.
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Q&A
1 answered- How does the cotton/viscose blend fabric feel for sleeping—does it breathe well or retain heat?
- The cotton and viscose blend is lightweight and flowy, making it breathable and comfortable for sleeping without retaining excessive heat.