9 Perfect Sleep Shorts for Lounging or Catching Some Z’s

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. Here’s how we test products and why you should trust us.J CrewYou might as well stock up on these striped shorts from Uniqlo, because not only are they damn comfortable but they're also damn affordable. For under ten bucks, these 100-percent-cotton shorts are breathable, get softer with each wash, and come with a stretchy elastic waistband that's perfect for sleep. Don't overthink it—no frills, no fuss.Material: 100% cottonIf you want a proper short to sleep in, not just a pair of boxers, go to J. Crew. It makes these oxford-cloth lounge shorts, which I much prefer to cheap sweat shorts.Material: 100% organic cottonAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowSunspel's cotton is really starchy when you first buy it, but it softens over time really nicely. There are two back seams, so they sit on your butt, not in your ass crack. Sorry to be so crude, but it's an important distinction that makes them more comfortable and more durable, huge benefits for me on sleep boxers.Material: 100% cottonYou could also get a full old-man pajama set. Fair warning, once you become a pajama guy, sleeping in just a pair of boxers will make you feel like an animal. You'll want to buy pajamas for every day of the week and will always want to pack them on trips away.Material: 100% brushed cottonAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowSleep shorts are one of the best products you can get from Quince, because they fit the brand's business model to a tee: simple, decent construction, and affordable. The Quince caviar, however, should be avoided entirely.Material: 68% lenzing modal, 27% recycled polyester, 5% spandexIf you want something up-market that isn't cotton, I recommend merino wool. Merino sheep create some of the best temperature-regulating fabrics on Earth. When you're hot it wicks moisture away from the body, and when you're cold it traps heat next to it. This boxer cut is more comfortable than briefs for sleeping, in my opinion.Material: 88% merino wool, 12% nylonAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowFor this year’s Esquire Sleep Awards I wore this linen sleep set from Brooks Brothers—life changing. The 100-percent linen makes them perfect for warm weather wear, keeping you perfectly cool while you lounge on the couch. The butter soft fabric ages like a fine wine, getting better with time. In fact, why stop at just the shorts? The whole set makes the look.Material: 100% linenAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowThis is one of the best pair of boxers I've ever worn, perfect for sleep. The linen is divine, and the cut of the boxers is timeless. The back has an American cut—two seams that sit on the cheeks instead of one in the crack—that flatters the wearer and keeps him comfortable. There's an elastic waistband for comfort, but also a classic two-button waist closure that makes them feel a bit more elegant than what you can get at Uniqlo.Material: 100% linen