
Desmond & Dempsey
Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set
The Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set from Desmond & Dempsey is a two-piece loungewear set comprised of a short-sleeve button-up shirt and matching shorts, intended for sleep and lounging. Made from lightweight 100% cotton, the set features an allover pepper print with contrast piping trim, a chest patch pocket, full-length front button placket, and shorts with a covered elastic waistband, drawcord, and slant pockets. This pyjama set is made in Portugal.
- Color
- Picante Pepper
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- loungewear, casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Pajamas
Color
Specifications
Lightweight cotton pyjama set with painterly pepper print, featuring button-down shirt and elastic waist shorts.
Full-length button front, chest patch pocket, drawcord elastic waist, slant pockets, breathable cotton.
- Color
- Picante Pepper · black
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Style
- loungewear, casual, classic
- Occasion
- loungewear, sleepwear, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Pajamas
Additional Attributes
- lightweight 100% cotton fabric
- painterly-style black pepper print
- full-length button closure on shirt
- patch pocket on chest
- short sleeves
- covered elastic waistband with drawcord on shorts
- slant pockets on shorts
- made in Portugal
- Desmond & Dempsey brand
- designed for lounging and relaxation
Product Insights
The Desmond & Dempsey Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set is a 100% Portuguese long-staple cotton sleepwear set that convincingly passes as a printed co-ord for outdoor wear due to its painterly brushstroke print, camp collar, and full-length button placket. The fabric is lightweight, breathable, and pill-resistant, with a smooth non-raised print that avoids skin irritation. Practical details like slant pockets for essentials and an interior drawcord with elastic waist enable discreet on-the-go use. However, the lightweight cotton may shrink slightly after washing, a manageable tradeoff when following recommended cold water wash and air drying to maintain fit and softness.
Verified claims
- Outdoor styling
- From a distance, the set reads as a printed co-ord rather than pyjamas, so it can pass for casual outdoor settings like a farmer's market or terrace.
- Fabric performance
- Lightweight, breathable cotton stays cool and dry against the skin on warm summer nights, and the long-staple yarn resists pilling.
- Sizing
- The set fits true to size with a roomy, relaxed shirt; Desmond & Dempsey recommend sizing up if you're between sizes or prefer extra room, and the shorts' covered elastic waistband and interior drawcord let you wear them on your waist or hips.
- Softness
- Portuguese long-staple cotton resists pilling and maintains a soft feel after repeated washes.
- Print feel
- Pepper print is applied smoothly, with no raised texture to cause skin irritation.
- Shrinkage
- Lightweight cotton may shrink slightly after first wash; cold washing and air drying minimize change.
- Print aesthetic
- The allover black-pepper motif is rendered in a painterly, brushstroke style, giving the set a playful botanical look that reads as a printed co-ord rather than novelty sleepwear.
- Print quality
- Smooth, non-raised print; Portuguese manufacturing provides sharp lines and color hold.
- Fabric quality
- 100% Portuguese long-staple cotton resists pilling and retains color and softness after repeated washes.
- Outdoor versatility
- The full-length button placket and painterly pepper print make the set suitable for outdoor wear as a casual co-ord.
- Craftsmanship
- Made in Portugal from long-staple cotton with careful textile finishing, which gives the set a clean drape, sharp print definition, and better color retention.
- Care
- Cold water wash and air drying minimize shrinkage and keep fabric soft.
- Pockets
- Slant pockets on the shorts provide stashing space for small essentials when worn outside.
- Waistband
- The shorts have a covered elastic waistband with an interior drawcord, so the fit adjusts discreetly and can be worn on the waist or hips.
- Print care
- Washing inside-out in cold water with a phosphate-free, color-safe detergent and skipping the dryer helps keep the pepper print from fading and preserves the crisp painterly design.
- Fabric weight and weave
- The Picante Pepper set uses a lightweight 75 gsm cotton with a fine, tightly woven construction, so it is softer and lighter than a crisp poplin while staying durable enough for regular washing.
- Opaque outdoor wear
- At 75 gsm the Picante set is a genuinely light cotton, but the dark ground behind the black pepper print masks show-through, so this colorway is not see-through when worn outdoors.
- Garment lengths
- On the brand's short pyjama set, the shirt body measures about 68 cm at Small and rises to 72 cm at XXL, while the shorts are about 26.5 cm at Small, so the top is hip-covering rather than cropped.
- Washing and drying care
- The set is machine washable on a cold, delicate cycle with similar colors, should not be bleached or tumble dried, and should be air dried by hanging with a low iron if needed.
Product record
- Title
- Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set
- Brand
- Desmond & Dempsey
- Price
- 280 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
A lightweight pyjama set for lounging and stepping out
This two-piece short-sleeve set—a loose button-up top with matching shorts—is made of lightweight 100% cotton printed with a painterly chili pepper design. Desmond & Dempsey presents it as a pyjama set you'll want to wear both indoors and outdoors, not just for sleeping.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set: Choose this if you want a lightweight 100% cotton short set for warm-weather lounging—brand positioning presents it for wear both indoors and outdoors. It pairs a relaxed, camp-collar button-up shirt with a chest pocket and loose shorts with an elastic drawcord waist and slant pockets, all in a light cream fabric printed with dark purple chili-pepper motifs and finished with narrow dark piping. It is made in Portugal and comes in sizes small to x-large in the Pepper colorway.[1,2,3,4] | Temple Del Sol Lilac Pyjama Set: Choose this if you want a lightweight, breathable 100% cotton pyjama set with an artistic touch: it pairs a lilac button-up shirt with a notched collar, long sleeves and a chest patch pocket, alongside wide-leg cropped pants with a drawcord-adjustable elastic waistband and slant pockets. The relaxed, boxy top and allover freehand-drawn temple-and-botanical print suit loungers who favor an airy, vacation-inspired look. Note that the pants are cropped above the ankle, so skip this pair if you prefer full-length coverage.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Short-sleeve button-up pajama top and matching shorts in a light cream woven fabric with an allover pepper and circular motif print and contrasting dark piped trim. Visible components include a camp collar, front patch pocket with piping, cream buttons, and short hemmed sleeves and shorts.
- Top shape and closureShort-sleeve, button-up shirt with a camp/collar neckline and a vertical front button placket with round cream buttons.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high) - Collar and pipingFolded camp collar edged with a contrasting dark narrow piped trim that continues along the collar and placket edges.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.13 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest pocketLeft chest patch pocket with the same contrasting dark piped trim along the pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve hem detailShort sleeves ending in a narrow hem with visible dark piped trim at the sleeve edge.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Shorts hem and fitMatching shorts visible at the lower torso and upper thighs with a straight hem edged by the same dark piping.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.58 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric and textureLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly matte surface appearance.
- Button detailRound cream-colored buttons sewn on the front placket; at least three visible.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Allover print motifsRepeated graphic motifs showing a long pepper shape in a dark purple/brown tone with a small greenish stem, and a separate small circular decorative motif interspersed across the fabric.
3 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a seated model against a plain light wall and a textured carpeted floor; soft directional lighting from the left creates gentle shadows and highlights.
- Model poseSeated model with one knee raised and one arm resting on the raised knee, head tilted slightly and hair loose over the shoulder.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Background and surfacePlain light-colored wall background and a textured shag carpet surface on which the model is seated.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting with subtle shadows on the right side of the model and gentle highlights on the left-facing surfaces.
- Image crop and qualityFull-body crop from upper thighs to head; image is clear with natural color rendering and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
cream· main fabricdark charcoal· piped trimdeep purple-brown· pepper motif#542202muted olive green· pepper stemivory· buttons- Top shape and closureShort-sleeve, button-up shirt with a camp/collar neckline and a vertical front button placket with round cream buttons.
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Product
A two-piece short-sleeve button-up top and matching shorts in a light cream woven fabric printed with vertical chili-pepper motifs and finished with narrow dark piping along collar, placket, sleeve cuffs, pocket edge, and short hems.
- Top silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt with a notched camp collar and a front placket with visible round buttons; shirt is worn partially open at the midsection.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.64 · h 0.54 (high) - Collar detailNotched camp collar with narrow contrasting piped trim along its outer edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.09 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest pocketSingle chest patch pocket on the left side with matching printed fabric and piped trim along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.19 · w 0.20 · h 0.13 (high) - Button detailsSmall round buttons down the front placket, spaced vertically; one button visible at mid-torso.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.29 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeve finishShort sleeves with narrow piped trim along the hem.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Shorts silhouetteLoose-fit shorts with an elastic waistband and a fabric draw-tie at the center front, matching print and piped trim at the leg hems.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.55 · w 0.48 · h 0.38 (high) - Waist detailElasticized waistband with a visible tied bow drawcord at the front center.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.64 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high) - All-over printRepeated vertical chili-pepper motifs in a darker color with small decorative key-like elements interspersed across the fabric on both top and shorts.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.58 · h 0.72 (high) - Trim piping patternNarrow dark piped trim with a subtle zigzag or dotted visual texture visible along the collar, placket, sleeve hems, pocket edge, and short hems.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly draping surface and no visible heavy texture.
Other
Modelled lifestyle shot against a neutral light beige wall with soft even lighting; image shows model from upper thighs to above the head, right hand resting at the shorts hem.
- Shot compositionPortrait-oriented lifestyle image showing a model wearing the garment leaning slightly against a plain wall; framing includes head to upper thighs.
- BackgroundUniform light beige wall with no visible props or background pattern.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model poseModel stands with left arm relaxed down and right hand lightly holding the shorts hem; torso slightly turned to the left from camera view.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows along the model's left side and under the arms; no harsh highlights.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with clear detail on garment print and trim.
Colors
light cream· main fabricdark purple· pepper printyellow-green· pepper stem#D6C5B5black· piped trim- Top silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt with a notched camp collar and a front placket with visible round buttons; shirt is worn partially open at the midsection.
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Product
Back view of a two-piece short-sleeve pajama set consisting of a loose button-up top and matching shorts in a light cream fabric printed with scattered dark purple chili pepper motifs and small circular decorative emblems; contrast narrow black piped trim at collar, sleeve hems and shorts hem is visible.
- Garment silhouetteLoose-fitting short-sleeve button-up top seen from the back with a straight hem that falls to the top of matching shorts; shorts are short length with a curved hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high) - Fabric ground colorLight cream / off-white base fabric across both top and shorts.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - Printed motif - chiliesRepeated chili pepper motifs in a dark purple color with a short yellow-green stem, scattered across the top and shorts in varying orientations.
3 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.32 · w 0.09 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed motif - small circular emblemSmall circular decorative emblem appears intermittently among the chili motifs, rendered in dark ink.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (medium) - Contrast piping trimNarrow black piped trim along the back collar edge, sleeve hems and shorts hem with a fine stitched appearance.
3 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.72 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Seams and construction detailVisible center-back seam running vertically down the top and visible side seam near the model's right hip; sleeve set-in seams are visible at the shoulder line.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.70 (medium) - Material appearanceLightweight woven appearance with a smooth, matte finish and slight natural drape over the model's back and hips.
- Visible openingsBack of the top shows the collar and upper back; front opening is not visible from this rear view.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a model wearing the pajama set against a plain light background; three-quarter back pose with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model poseFemale model shown from a three-quarter back angle, head turned slightly to her left, one hand resting near the left hip and the other hanging by the side.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Background and stagingPlain light beige/cream studio background with no visible props.
- LightingSoft, even studio lighting with mild shadows along the model's left side and under the shorts hem.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution clear image with sharp garment details and visible texture.
Colors
light cream· base fabricdark purple· chili pepper bodyyellow-green· chili stem#B3A394black· piping trim#1C0C0A- Garment silhouetteLoose-fitting short-sleeve button-up top seen from the back with a straight hem that falls to the top of matching shorts; shorts are short length with a curved hem.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4586645 | Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set - Pepper - Small | CA$280.00 | Yes |
| 4586646 | Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set - Pepper - Medium | CA$280.00 | Yes |
| 4586647 | Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set - Pepper - Large | CA$280.00 | Yes |
| 4586648 | Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set - Pepper - X-Large | CA$280.00 | Yes |