Matching Christmas Pajamas for Couples
Matching Christmas pajamas are not only for families with kids. Couples love them too: for a first Christmas living together, a cozy holiday movie marathon, or a playful photo for the Christmas card. Wearing the same print is a small, fun way to share the season. This guide covers our elf print sets for her and him, plus a coordinating Men's option.
See more matching looks in Family Matching, or start with the couple's pieces: Christmas Elf Print Women's Pajama Set, Christmas Elf Print Long-Sleeve Men's Pajama Set and Christmas Ho Ho Ho Cookies Print Long-Sleeve Men's Pajama Set.
Two ways to match
The exact match. Pair the Women's elf set with the Men's elf set. Both share the playful elf print, so you look like a true pair in photos.
The coordinated match. If he prefers something different, the Men's Ho Ho Ho cookies set has festive lettering and cookies that go well next to the Women's elf set. You look coordinated without being identical, which some couples prefer.
Sizes for her and him
- Women's elf set: Women's S, M, L, XL and XXL.
- Men's elf set: Men's M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.
- Men's Ho Ho Ho cookies set: Men's M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL.
Because Women's and Men's sets are cut separately, each of you gets a fit designed for your own shape rather than a unisex compromise. Compare each product page's size chart with pajamas you already like, and size up if you prefer a looser, lounge-style fit.
Fabric: what each set is made of
According to the product pages, the Women's elf set is a polyester and spandex blend, the Men's elf set is 95% polyester and 5% spandex, and the Men's Ho Ho Ho cookies set is 93% polyester and 7% spandex. The stretch keeps them comfortable for a long evening on the sofa. Only our pumpkin, King & Princess and navy all-over Christmas print family sets are bamboo viscose; these couple's sets are polyester.
Fit and care
All three sets have a relaxed fit made for lounging. The Women's elf set is described as easy care, and the Men's sets list machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low. Washing both sets together on cold is the easiest way to keep them fresh through the season.
Date-night ideas in matching pajamas
- Holiday movie marathon: pick three Christmas films, make popcorn and hot cocoa, and stay in matching pajamas all evening.
- Cookie bake-off: each of you bakes a batch of holiday cookies; the loser does the dishes.
- Tree-trimming night: decorate the tree together and take a photo when the last ornament goes up.
- Christmas morning breakfast: make pancakes or a slow breakfast before opening gifts.
- Video call with family: surprise long-distance relatives by showing up to the call in matching pajamas.
Photo ideas for couples
For the Christmas card, try a candid shot on the sofa under a blanket with mugs in hand, a back-to-back pose by the tree, or a close-up of your feet in front of the fireplace. Use a phone timer or a small tripod. Laughing at the camera timer usually produces the most natural photo of the session.
Gifting matching pajamas
Matching pajamas are a sweet Christmas Eve gift for your partner, or for a couple you know: newlyweds, new homeowners or friends spending their first Christmas together. Ask sizes discreetly or check a pair of pajamas they already own.
Matching beyond the two of you
If you have pets, a festive bandana or a small holiday sweater can bring them into the couple's photo. And if family members want to join in later, the elf print also comes as a baby one-piece, so the look can grow with your household.
Questions couples ask
Do we have to match exactly? Not at all. The elf and Ho Ho Ho cookies prints coordinate well, which gives a playful, matching-but-different look.
Are these two-piece sets? Yes, all three are long-sleeve two-piece pajama sets with a top and pants.
Can we wear them after Christmas? Many couples keep them for cozy winter nights through January, especially for movie evenings.
What if one of us runs warm? Size up for a looser fit, which lets more air move and feels more relaxed for lounging.
Starting a tradition together
Matching pajamas can become a small yearly ritual for a couple. Some couples choose a new print each Christmas and keep a photo from every year in a little album; others keep the same print and recreate the same photo each year. Either way, it is a playful marker of another holiday season spent together, and it is easy to extend if your family grows. Pick a date in early December to choose this year's pajamas together and make an evening of it.
If you are shopping for your partner as a surprise, look at a pair of pajamas they already wear and check the size label. Pajamas in the same size range as their everyday loungewear are usually a good starting point for fit; compare with the size chart on the product page before ordering.
Ordering for Christmas
Add both sets to your cart in one order so they arrive together, and check each product page for availability before you check out. We ship within the US.
Ready to match? Shop Family Matching and choose your couple's Christmas pajamas.