dayjamas
noun/deɪ̯ˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ · Mid-Atlantic, New-England, Southern-US /deɪ̯ˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/
Etymology Blend of day + pajamas.
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Pajama-like clothing worn as daytime-appropriate apparel.
- DAYJAMAS FOR CASUAL AND LEISURE CLOTHING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, NAMELY, SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, SOCKS, SWEATERS AND JACKETS (U.S. CLS. 22 AND 39).1996 December 17, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Official Gazette of the United States Patent and Trademark Office: Trademarks, U.S. Department of Commerce, Patent and Trademark Office, page 257:
- In its 2012 resort collection, Louis Vuitton gave model Arizona Muse a Coco Chanel look, but traded the immortal mademoiselle’s tweed and ivory silk for “dayjamas” with blue leopard spots and a fuddy-duddy cardigan. The old menswear classic was accessorised with a matchy-matchy helmet and Prince Albert slippers.2012 May 27, “Pajamas wake up to the party scene”, in The New Indian Express, archived from the original on 26 Oct 2020:
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- What are DayJamas? DayJama /dā•jämə/ noun: Comfortable enough to sleep in, but chic enough to wear all day. Mix and match effortless designs with and easy fit in a super soft material.2021, “Mer Sea Fall 2021”, in Harper Group, Fall/Winter edition, archived from the original on 30 Jul 2023, page 23:
- The “inclusive and nonbinary” collection consists of slipdresses, dayjamas, tops and bottoms, and robes in luxurious silk.2022 July 28, Christian Chensvold, “Roy G. Takes Tie-Dye to the Next Level”, in California Apparel News, archived from the original on 11 Jun 2023:
- There are three different categories that feature silk material in slip dresses (mini too), dayjamas, and robes. The color schemes are very loud and peaceful with a combination of excitement.2022 August 15, Luke Drew, “SILKY SMOOTH COMFORT FROM ROY G.”, in The Garnette Report, archived from the original on 30 Jul 2023: