Komar started in 1909 with traditional sleepwear, and it still does one thing better than anyone: the cotton nightgown. We picked four from Eileen West, the group's flagship, and compared its gown with Lands' End and The Vermont Country Store.
Live offer: 25% off selected sleepwear and 50% off selected dresses at eileenwest.com, limited time, no code needed on marked styles. Free ground shipping on US orders of $100 or more.
The Nightgown, Not the Pajama
Komar's traditional sleepwear group is the part of the company that started it in 1909, and it still sells one thing better than anyone: the cotton nightgown. Not a sleep tee. Not a jersey set. A woven or fine-knit gown with a yoke, a bit of lace, and a hem near the ankle.
The four picks below all come from Eileen West, the group's flagship, because that's where the live prices, the sale, and the widest size run are today. Lanz of Salzburg is the flannel sibling for winter, and it gets its own line further down.
The Top 4 Komar Traditional Sleepwear Products
1. Eileen West The Elodie Nightgown, $96
Best for the person who wants the gown that looks like the catalog photo. New for fall, cotton with lace detail, in a Blooming Arbor floral or Soft White, and the piece the brand is leading with right now.
Best For: The person who wants the gown that looks like the catalog photo.
Benefits:
- New for fall and the piece the brand is leading with right now.
- Cotton with lace detail, in a Blooming Arbor floral or Soft White.
- The dressier weight, suited to spring and fall
Considerations
- It is the priciest of the four gowns.
2. Eileen West Faye Soft White 100% Cotton Woven Lawn 3/4 Sleeve Ballet Nightgown, $80
Best for warm nights and anyone who wants the classic white cotton gown, full stop. The lawn is thin and crisp, the ballet length hits mid-calf, and the 3/4 sleeve covers without heat.
Best For: Warm nights and anyone who wants the classic white cotton gown.
Benefits:
- The lawn is thin and crisp, and it breathes.
- Ballet length hits mid-calf.
- The 3/4 sleeve covers without adding heat.
Considerations
- Lawn wrinkles and does not stretch.
3. Eileen West Lace Daydream White Cotton Waltz Nightgown, $72
Best for a first Eileen West order or a gift when you're not sure of the size. Waltz length, lace at the neckline, cotton knit that washes easily, and it sits on the best-seller list at the lowest gown price.
Best For: A first Eileen West order, or a gift when you are not sure of the size.
Benefits:
- Waltz length with lace at the neckline.
- Cotton knit that washes easily and can be worn year round.
- Sits on the best-seller list at the lowest gown price.
Considerations
- It is a knit, so it lacks the crisp feel of the lawn gowns, and the Elodie is the dressier pick.
4. Eileen West Coastal Willow Cotton Lawn Short Button Front Robe, $70
Best for over any of the above, in the morning, when the house is cold and the kettle isn't on yet. Short, button-front, cotton lawn, and it matches the floral gowns.
Best For: Wearing over any of the gowns on cold mornings.
Benefits:
- Short, button-front cotton lawn.
- Matches the floral gowns.
- Lets you extend one gown into a full set for $70.
Considerations
- It is a short robe, so it suits cool mornings, not deep winter.
The Elodie is the one to buy while the sale is on. The Faye is the one you'll rebuild in ten years.
How the Eileen West Gown Compares With Lands' End and The Vermont Country Store
Cotton nightgowns are a small market with a few loyal names. Lands' End sells a plain cotton gown at a lower price, and The Vermont Country Store built its whole reputation on nostalgic sleepwear.
| Product | Eileen West Faye Cotton Lawn Ballet Nightgown | Lands' End Cotton Knit Nightgown | Vermont Country Store Cotton Lawn Nightgown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $80, 25% off selected styles live | About $50 to $70 | About $60 to $90 |
| Fabric | 100% cotton woven lawn | Cotton knit | Cotton lawn or batiste |
| Detail | Lace yoke, 3/4 sleeve, ballet length | Plain, some pintuck | Lace, embroidery, long |
| Sizes | XXS to 28W | XS to 3X | S to 3X |
| Fit tool | Dress-size range selector | Standard chart | Standard chart |
| Free shipping | $100 | Varies, often promo | Varies |
| Extended sizes | To 28W | Plus | Plus |
Lands' End is the cheapest and the plainest. Vermont Country Store matches the look and sometimes the fabric but runs a narrower size range. Eileen West is the only one of the three with a live percentage sale and the widest sizing.
Live Offers in Komar Traditional Sleepwear
| Offer | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sleepwear sale | 25% off selected sleepwear, limited time, no code needed on marked styles |
| Dress sale | 50% off selected dresses, limited time |
| Free ground shipping | US orders of $100 or more |
| Loyalty program | Available on the site |
| Essential worker discount | Available on the site |
| Email sign-up | Sale alerts for subscribers |
| Lanz of Salzburg | Flannel gowns and pajamas with a seasonal sale section, linked from the Eileen West menu |
| Carole Hochman | Everyday cotton knit sets with a sale section and a sign-up offer |
The sleepwear markdown is on the Eileen West banner and applies to marked styles only, so check each gown's page. The Elodie and the Faye together clear $100, and shipping drops off.
Komar Fabrics, Because They Decide the Season
- Cotton lawn (Faye, Coastal Willow robe): thin, crisp, breathes. Wrinkles. Best for summer and warm bedrooms.
- Cotton knit (Lace Daydream): soft, stretches a little, easiest to wash and wear. Year round.
- Cotton with lace detail (Elodie): the dressier weight. Spring and fall.
- Cotton modal pointelle (the waltz gowns): knit with tiny holes, cool and drapey. Warm months.
- Brushed flannel (Lanz of Salzburg): thick, warm, tartan. Winter only, and the reason Lanz exists.
Buy lawn or pointelle now for the last warm weeks, then Lanz flannel when the clocks change.
Sizing With the Komar Dress-Size Tool
Eileen West sizes from XXS to 28W, and the site's fit selector asks for a dress-size range rather than a letter: 2 to 4, 6 to 8, up to 26 to 28W. Use it. It's more reliable than guessing a letter for a gown that has no waist.
Lawn gowns are cut generously and don't stretch. Knit gowns have give. If you're buying for someone else, the knit Lace Daydream is the safer size gamble.
Which Gown for Which Season, in One Line Each
- Late summer and early fall: Faye lawn ballet gown, with the Coastal Willow robe over it
- The in-between months: Elodie, and it's on sale
- Every night, any month: Lace Daydream knit waltz gown
- Deep winter: a Lanz of Salzburg flannel gown, bought now before the tartans sell out
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Komar brand makes the classic cotton nightgown?
Eileen West, with Queen Anne's Lace as its lace-and-batiste tier and Lanz of Salzburg for flannel.
What's the best-selling Eileen West nightgown?
The Lace Daydream White Cotton Waltz Nightgown at $72 sits in the best sellers, and the new Elodie at $96 leads the fall collection.
Is there a sale on?
Yes. 25% off selected sleepwear at eileenwest.com, limited time, plus free shipping over $100.
How does Eileen West compare with Lands' End?
Lands' End is cheaper and plainer. Eileen West has lace detail, lawn and batiste fabrics, and sizes to 28W.
Can I buy from komarbrands.com?
No. It lists the brands. Buy from eileenwest.com, lanzofsalzburg.com, or a department store.
Final Verdict
Four Eileen West pieces cover what Komar's traditional sleepwear does best: a fall gown on sale, a white lawn classic, a knit gown that's an easy first buy, and a robe to go over all of them. Buy two to clear $100, use the fit tool, and add a Lanz flannel before winter.