These Summer Pajamas Are so Stylish They Deserve to Be Taken Out for a Night on the Town

Since summer is here, officially or unofficially, you probably can't wait to bust out all of your newly-acquired staples. From the perfect little white dress to halter tops teamed with denim cutoffs. There's one thing we're betting you haven't shopped for yet: summer pajamas. Not the kind you slip on before getting into bed. We're talking sets designed to be worn out in public.

Now the concept may seem like a contradiction, but we have proof that they're an underrated seasonal must. Blake Lively recently rocked a pajama-style pantsuit to Chanel's Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner. Naturally, the actress and sartorial muse pulled off the look with great aplomb. Which got us wondering if anyone can replicate the vibe IRL. Short answer? Yes.

There are actually a surprising number of chic pajamas on the market right now. The summer-appropriate ones are usually crafted of silk, poplin or cotton. In fact, they're so stunning you won't want to sleep in them. Now you may automatically dismiss long-sleeve shirts, but don't be so hasty. As long as the material is breathable and breezy, they'll still keep you looking and feeling cool. That's not to say you should skip short-sleeve tops or even sleeveless varieties. Focus more on the print or hue when deciding which pair(s) to pick.

Here are the most fashionable and comfortable summer pajamas Lively would surely approve of.

Zara Flowy Printed Shirt ZW Collection in Ecru/Blue ($49.90) and ZW Collection Printed Pajama Pants in Ecru/Blue ($49.90) at Zara

Olivia von Halle Wolfe Ecliptic Blue Landscape Pajamas in Silk Crêpe de Chine, $790 at Olivia von Halle

Loewe Paula's Ibiza Striped Silk Satin Top ($1,700) and Printed Silk Satin Pajama Pants ($1,850) at Mytheresa

Zara Satin Effect Printed Pajama Shirt Style Top ($89.90) and Satin Effect Printed Pajama-Style Pants ($69.90) at Zara

TOTEME Monogram Silk Pajama Top ($750) and Monogram Silk Pajama Bottoms ($720) at Bergdorf Goodman

BERNADETTE Louis Floral-Print Stretch-Silk Pajama Shirt ($530) and Louis Floral-Print Stretch-Silk Pajama Pants ($470) at Net-a-Porter

COS Striped Pajama Shirt ($44.50) and Striped Poplin Pajama Pants ($35.60) at COS

Olivia von Halle Alabama Cadmus Ivory Postcard Pajamas, $695 at Olivia von Halle

Printfresh Tidal Tape Pajama Set, $99.95 at Anthropologie

Zara Printed Shirt ZW Collection ($59.90) and ZW Collection Printed Pajama Pants ($69.90) at Zara

FARM Rio Surreal Scarf Sand Printed Pajama Shirt ($190) and Surreal Scarf Sand Pajama Pants ($170) at Mytheresa

Zara ZW Collection Printed Poplin Shirt ($49.90) and ZW Collection Printed Pajama Pants ($69.90) at Zara

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