Omg, bj. Kicking it into high gear by walking across the room. ROFL. That is, in fact, my entire theory of seduction right there. Can we have a cheer also for Garnet Hill? (Have to tell you I'm bummed that nightie is no longer for sale at Garnet Hill, haha.)

Krish, I don't know what to say about sexy sleepwear either. But definitely no bunnies and hello kitties is good advice...

I've not read all the replies, but I'd go for a wonderful silky robe or cotton spa robe even with simple lines and nothing else but a bit of perfume. Simple and elegant and sure to please. Make sure your skin is exfoliated and soft.

I love your story and have a couple of friends who had something similar happen in their lives so good luck and have fun.

As far as sleepwear goes, the brands I like are Natori, Donna Karan and Oscar De La Renta for elegant but comfortable styles. Bodas has the most beautiful cotton in non frumpy cuts but they are not available many places. Net a Porter has them.

I've found cute sleepwear at TJMaxx. There is one particular brand that I always find there, but I can't remember it at the moment. Whatever it is, there is usually a good mix of separates in the same pattern. Robe, long chemise, short chemise, long pajamas, shortie pajamas, etc.

As for brands, I also like Natori, and Mary Green.

I love vintage clothing, so I have to throw out a favorite to you, just in case you might like it. If you decide to go a bit glam, but still comfortable, there is nothing like a vintage Olga gown. Unless you go for the very rare items, they are reasonably priced compared to new sleepwear. And they are very flattering.

http://www.etsy.com/search/vin.....al_query=2

What a fantastic story...a new door opening and all of the anticipation that goes with it. So exciting!

Love this story.......and would love to know the ending......

What an amazing story -- so moved by your attempts with your ex, his support of you now, your excitement to reconnect ....

In church yesterday the minister talked about an African proverb: "It is not wrong to go back for what you have forgotten." Sorry to be so serious at such an exciting and fun moment, but I love this idea of revisiting the past in a good way, to reclaim something -- and often as a means to make yourself whole, to move forward. Maybe this is the beginning of something real and longterm, maybe it will just be a fabulous weekend, who knows? But there are happy and wonderful reasons to go back, and this sounds like one of them.

Wishing you an amazing and memorable time.

This thread is from a year ago.

Yes, it got resurrected ealier today by a spammer (whose comment has been deleted in the meantime).

Oh darn.

For something with the feel of a 1930s madcap romance film, you might check The Outnet online site; they have several sets of classic silk pajamas by Equipment that are sexy to the touch, without vamping. Have fun, be happy!

Oh no! I just saw the last couple of messages--so very sorry.

Thank you for your nice comments, Viva, I am very touched by your thoughts. You were right to bring it up.. Tulle, I'll certainly check it out, thank you!

I cringe when I read the beginning of this thread, because of how it ended.

Here is the update of what happened...

The guy turned out to be a religious extremist - adhering to a subcategory of Catholics that is very very strict and backwards - but mostly, his political views were at the antipodes of mine. He did not reveal this to me at first, of course, hiding it even. I discovered it during a subsequent trip to his city. He spent the last night we had together trying to convince me, waking me up in the middle of the night to show me his new "evidence" that I was wrong and sinful in my own not-so-extreme beliefs. I got really scared. I decided to cut all ties upon returning home and he harassed me for many months after that. Finally I wrote him a "nice" letter where I told him how happy I had been to reconnect with him and how courageous he had been through life's endeavors, bla bla bla, BUT that our views were irreconcilable, and so I asked him to not attempt to come in contact with me, and that I knew that the courageous, righteous guy he was would honor my request. And it worked! He just sent a small message - "Thank you" - and then never, ever contacted me again and I hope it stays that way.

I, on my part, was now in a situation where I was separating from my ex-husband. We decided I'd keep living in the house for another two years until my work situation would be more reliable (I am a teacher on a seniority list). Yes, you can bet he made fun of me for my mistake whenever he could, but never when I was at my weakest. He's a good man. Finally after one year I moved out, even if my work situation is not the best yet.

This episode shook me inside. I thought this whole business of love was dangerous, that I couldn't trust myself, that I was no better after 20+ yrs than when I was a teen, etc. It was a rough year, I'll say this, during which I reevaluated myself deeply. I even went through a total style change, decided to let my hair grow, tried new things. But got through it and recently have started dating a wonderful man, another teacher actually, also divorced and with children the age of mine, who has been raised with the same beliefs without being over the top, who is serious and calm and collected and romantic. So all ends well.