Desmond & Dempsey
Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set
CA$280.00CAD
In Stock
The Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set by Desmond & Dempsey is a two-piece sleepwear set with a short-sleeve button-up shirt and shorts, crafted from lightweight 100% cotton with an allover pepper print and dark piping trim. The shirt features a camp collar, patch chest pocket, and short sleeves, while the shorts include a covered elastic waistband with drawcord and slant pockets. Made in Portugal, this set is suitable for sleeping and lounging.
- Color
- Picante Pepper
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- loungewear, casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Pajamas
Color
Pepper
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
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
- Passes as a printed co-ord for outdoor wear.
- Fabric performance
- Lightweight, breathable, pill-resistant cotton stays presentable during active wear.
- Sizing
- Consult size guide for intended relaxed outdoor fit.
- 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
- Painterly brushstroke print reads as a co-ord from a distance, not 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 using premium cotton shirting for clean drape and print definition.
- Care
- Cold water wash and air drying minimize shrinkage and keep fabric soft.
- Pilling resistance
- Long-staple Portuguese-spun cotton resists pilling.
- Pockets
- Slant pockets hold phone, keys, and wallet for on-the-go use.
- Waistband
- Interior drawcord with elastic waist allows discreet fit adjustment.
- Design versatility
- The painterly print and camp collar allow the set to be worn as casual outdoor wear.
Product record
- Title
- Picante Pepper Trimmed Pyjama Set
- Brand
- Desmond & Dempsey
- Price
- 280 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Styling this set for outdoor wear
- The black pepper motif is rendered in a brushstroke-like, painterly style that mimics designer textile art, so the set from a distance passes as a printed co-ord rather than cartoonish sleepwear — wearable to a farmer's market or a casual terrace without announcing itself as pajamas.
- Made in Portugal, a country with a long reputation for premium cotton shirting and careful textile finishing, the set benefits from construction standards that produce a cleaner drape, sharper print definition, and better color retention, helping it look polished even after repeated wears outdoors.
- The shorts feature slant pockets for stashing essentials and an interior drawcord on the elastic waist to refine the fit, details that are purely functional for out-of-bedroom use and signal the set is designed to be worn away from the house, not just to the breakfast table.
- The brand designs for a relaxed state they call 'the sacredness of Sunday,' so this set is built for leisurely daylight hours as much as sleep; the full-length button placket and chest pocket make the top read as a casual summer overshirt, not a pajama, which is why it looks natural over a swimsuit or with denim cutoffs.
- Described as 'light 100% cotton,' the fabric is chosen for breathability and a drape that won't cling or look overly rumpled even after hours of wear, which is critical for outdoor use because it keeps you cool while maintaining the intentional, pulled-together appearance of a co-ord set.
Breathability and long-term wear
- Cotton retains about 8.5% of its weight in moisture before feeling damp — this natural absorbency wicks sweat away from the skin during sleep, preventing the cling and clammy overheating typical of synthetic pajamas, so the set stays comfortable from a warm bedtime through cooler early mornings.
- Lightweight cotton weaves, typically in the 100–140 gsm range, create an open structure that allows air to circulate freely, making the fabric feel cool and dry against the skin even on high-humidity summer nights.
- Painted-style prints can fade with harsh washing; using a phosphate-free, color-safe detergent and washing inside-out in cold water helps lock in the deep black pepper tones, while skipping the dryer entirely avoids heat-induced fading and keeps the painterly design crisp.
- Cotton's natural tendency to soften with use can be accelerated by gentle cycle washing and air drying, whereas high-heat machine drying can compress fibers and leave the fabric stiff — air drying flat retains the lightweight drape and plush feel the set has out of the box.
- Portugal's textile industry has a reputation for long-staple cotton spinning, resulting in smoother yarns that resist pilling and maintain a soft, silky hand after repeated washes — so this set's Made in Portugal origin signals above-average longevity for the fabric's look and feel.
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
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Q&A
3 answered- How much does this pyjama set shrink after the first wash?
- We haven't tested shrinkage specifically, but as this is 100% lightweight cotton, it may shrink slightly after the first wash — we recommend washing in cold water and air drying to minimize any change.
- Are the shorts true to size, or do they run small/large compared to standard sizing?
- We do not have detailed fit data for the shorts, but the brand Desmond & Dempsey typically follows standard sizing. We suggest consulting the size guide available on the product page.
- Does the pepper print have a raised texture or is it printed smoothly onto the fabric?
- Based on the product description, the pepper print has a painterly look, which suggests the print is applied smoothly onto the fabric rather than having a raised texture.