Why I Sleep Better With Pajamas | A Personal Sleep Story

For a long time, my days were full—but my nights never felt restful.

Between work, school, and everything in between, I was always moving toward the next thing. Even when I went to bed on time, my mind stayed busy. I would lie there tired, but not fully at rest.

Sleep felt like something I squeezed in, not something I protected.

When It Started

During one particularly demanding stretch of work and school, I noticed how little separation there was between my days and nights.

I would finish assignments, answer emails, scroll, and then climb into bed without ever slowing down. I was exhausted—but still wired.

One night, I decided to change into actual pajamas before bed.

It felt intentional.
It felt calm.
It felt like a pause I hadn’t been giving myself.

Why It Stuck

That small act forced me to stop.

Changing clothes became a signal: the day is over. There’s nothing else you need to do right now.

Over time, my body started to recognize it. Wearing pajamas helped my mind catch up to the fact that I was done working—even if my thoughts hadn’t fully slowed yet.

How It Changed My Sleep

Once pajamas became part of my routine, I noticed subtle but real shifts.

I fell asleep faster.
I slept more deeply.
I woke up feeling less tense.

It wasn’t magic—it was consistency. Pajamas removed friction, both physically and mentally, and allowed my body to relax without distraction.

Why Sleepwear Started to Matter to Me

That’s when sleepwear stopped feeling like an afterthought.

I realized how much better I felt when my nighttime routine was intentional—when what I wore actually supported rest instead of working against it.

I started paying attention to fabrics, fit, softness, and how clothes feel against skin at the end of a long day. I cared less about trends and more about comfort that lasts through the night.

Why This Became a Brand

Moon & Mare grew from that realization.

Sleepwear shouldn’t be something you throw on when the day is over. It should help you transition into rest—especially when life is busy, demanding, and full.

For me, pajamas weren’t just about sleeping better.
They were about learning to slow down.

That’s why this matters to me—and why it will always be at the heart of what I create.