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The Sleepy History of Pyjamas

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The Evolution of Pajamas: From Nightwear to Daytime Fashion

This chapter discusses the history and evolution of pajamas from the Ottoman Empire to the West. It explores how pajamas became popular among British men as a symbol of sophistication and how they underwent alterations over time. It also explains the role of World War One in expanding the use of pajamas to women's fashion, particularly due to the necessity of quickly covering their sleepwear during nighttime bombing raids in London. The chapter concludes with the mention of a film actress who popularized pajamas among women by wearing them in her films and the emergence of pajama parties.

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