There is a certain kind of elegance that never goes out of style. It lives in a lace bodice, a keyhole neckline, the soft slip of nylon tricot against your skin at the end of a long day. It is the feeling of getting ready for bed the way women did decades ago, with a little more intention and a little more romance.
In 1926, Miss Elaine was founded in St. Louis, Missouri, with a simple vision: sleepwear that was beautiful, feminine, and built to last. By the 1950s, that vision led the brand to embrace nylon tricot early on, a fabric that became a house signature for its soft, floaty drape and easy care. In the decades that followed, lace trims, delicate embroidery, and keyhole necklines became details generations of women came to love and return to again and again.
Our Vintage Collection is where that history lives on. These are the fabrics and silhouettes that built the Miss Elaine name in the first place, still family-made with the same attention to comfort and craftsmanship a century later.
Here are six pieces from the collection worth making room for in your drawer.
Nylon Tricot Long Nightgown with V-Neckline
This is the tricot nightgown in its most classic form. Crafted from 100% nylon and offered in multiple colors, it is sleeveless and full length, with a flattering V-neckline that adds a touch of sophistication to the clean, streamlined silhouette. The ankle-length hem offers graceful coverage while the sleeveless cut keeps you cool and unrestricted all night long.
Nylon tricot is celebrated for its wrinkle resistance and lasting durability, so this is a nightgown that will look and feel beautiful season after season. It is the kind of quietly elegant piece that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
Nylon Tricot Long Nightgown with Cap Sleeves
For those who like a bit more coverage across the shoulders, this cap sleeve version brings the same silky nylon tricot fabric into a slightly more modest silhouette. The round neckline gives it a clean, polished look, and the full-length design offers beautiful drape without ever feeling heavy.
This nightgown travels as well as it sleeps. Nylon tricot resists wrinkles and packs down to almost nothing in a suitcase, so it is worth keeping on hand for trips as much as quiet nights at home.
Nylon Tricot Long Nightgown with Raglan Sleeves
The raglan sleeve construction sets this nightgown apart from the rest of the tricot lineup. The relaxed sleeve gives it a slightly more casual, easy-moving feel, while the round neckline and full-length hem keep it just as elegant as its counterparts. The featherlight nylon glides effortlessly over the skin, delivering the kind of cool, breathable comfort that is hard to give up once you have tried it.
This is the nightgown for anyone who wants vintage charm with a touch of everyday ease.
Some nightgowns are made for practicality. This one is made for feeling beautiful.
Vintage Long Nightgown
Feeling flirty? This vintage-inspired long nightgown is perfectly silky and sheer, with an elegant lace bodice, double straps, a side slit, and a beautiful lace back that adds unexpected drama when you turn around. It is the kind of piece that makes an ordinary evening feel like an occasion.
This nightgown is designed in the US with lasting quality in mind, so the same craftsmanship that makes it beautiful also makes it durable. Machine washable and effortless to care for, it is as easy to live with as it is lovely to wear.
A keyhole neckline has a way of feeling both delicate and daring at once. These two nightgowns, one long and one short, share the same silky nylon fabric and self-fabric tie detail, so you can choose the coverage that suits your mood.
Keyhole Fitted Nightgown
Ready for romance? This luxurious, silky fitted nylon gown features a deep keyhole V-neckline and an adjustable self-fabric tie at the bodice, with beautiful detailing throughout the fitted silhouette. The floor-length design gives it a timeless quality that feels equal parts sophisticated and sensual.
This is a nightgown built for the nights you want to feel a little extraordinary. Machine washable and made from 100% nylon, it holds up beautifully wear after wear.
Keyhole Fitted Short Nightgown
This is the shorter version of the keyhole silhouette, with all the same romance and none of the extra length. The deep keyhole V-neckline and adjustable self-fabric tie give it the same beautiful detailing, while the shorter hem makes it an easy, breezy choice for warmer nights or lazy mornings.
This nightgown is made from silky 100% nylon that feels as good as it looks. It is proof that vintage style does not have to mean floor-length only.
The Miss Elaine Difference
Nearly a century ago, Miss Elaine began in St. Louis with a commitment to comfort, craftsmanship, and classic femininity. Those same three principles still guide every piece in the Vintage Collection today: nylon tricot fabrics prized since the 1950s for their silky hand feel, keyhole necklines with old-world romance, and lace details that never feel dated.
Every piece is designed in the US, machine washable, and made to hold its shape and beauty through years of wear. Comfort and elegance have never been separate ideas at Miss Elaine. They are the same idea, expressed through fabric, and passed down through a century of family ownership.
If you have been searching for sleepwear that feels a little more special, a little more intentional, the Vintage Collection is where to start.