Lunya Silk Pant Set ($238) vs Quince Silk Pajama Set ($119.90)
I’ve owned one Lunya pajama set for years now, so when I saw Quince come out with a dupe, I snagged it immediately (thanks to you guys with points!) Lunya seems to be the brand that everyone wants but reconsiders (for good reason!) because it’s so pricey…so let’s see how the Quince sets compare. This is my second sponsored post, but as always, I will be 100% honest about my thoughts.
Specs (Q v L):
100% Mulberry Silk, 19 momme vs “100% silk”, ??? Momme
Colors: 3 vs 4
Currently sizing comes in a set and are not being sold separately (Although I hear they are going to change that!)
Performance:
To be honest, I didn’t often use silk PJs even though I really do enjoy them. I bust them out more often during summer since it’s a more cooling textile, but I find that though they’re PJs, I shy away from wearing them too often so as not to dirty such an expensive item. Currently trying to break out of that mindset and just make good use of it instead.
Hand feel: Both feel very soft to the touch. But as you can see from the pictures above, the Quince pieces have a smoother, silkier hand feel including a higher sheen to the fabric. The Lunya one from their washable silk line, on the other hand, is still soft, but not as smooth and shiny. I couldn’t find information on what kind of thickness/quality that Lunya uses for their silk pieces, but I’m guessing this might have something to do with it. I mean, if the quality was premium, I’m pretty sure they would have marketed it so.
Cut:
PANT: The cut of both of these silk pants are pretty much identical. Both have pockets, are wide flared, and have that side slit that almost makes it feel like you’re wearing a skirt. It’s not something I’m personally used to, but it’s designed to increase breathabilty, so for that thoughtful touch, I won’t complain.
TANK: This is where things are different. The Quince tank is a standard, straight cut tank with a scoop neck neckline, one that I’d actually feel comfortable styling outside of the house as well. Lunya, on the other hand, though with the same scoop neck neckline, has a tulip-like open panel back that also allow for ventilation. This cut is a unique one, and adds a nice, feminine touch. This style is available in a different Lunya set (the washable silk set with shorts) .
Sheerness:
If you’re wearing these PJs inside the house, sheerness level might not really matter, but it might when you go outside briefly to check the mail or grab something from the car. Will the neighbors see your underwear? When both brands of silk were held up against the window, I found that both had equal sheer-ness level, but I’d say yes. If you’re not wearing nude underwear, it won’t be super obvious, but still noticeable if you’re wearing these silk PJs out in broad daylight. Keep that in mind!
Silk in general creases very easily, so be prepared for that when you wash/fold/use your silk pieces. It doesn’t always look as perfect as it does in pictures, but silk really does provide the slip, comfort, and breathability that one would want in a PJ set.
Verdict:
I don’t know about you guys, but though I do like the detailed cut of the Lunya tank in the back just a bit more, it’s not worth it to be the $100+ difference. Additionally, I do feel like the Quince tank might be more versatile, easier to wear inside and outside of the home. I love the Quince set and I think it’s such a great deal and gift idea for a friend or family member, especially as all of us are staying home in comfy clothing more often in this pandemic.
Save Some $:
From what I’ve seen, Quince doesn’t offer additional discounts since their pricing is so competitive. As with all silk fabrics, make sure you care for them properly to ensure they actually last for a lifetime.
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