Long Cotton Nightgown Merriment Red
Pickup available at High Street (Downtown Edmonton)
Usually ready in 2-4 days
The most ornate of the April Cornell nightgowns — and somehow the most affordable. The Merriment Nightgown is a full-length red cotton nightgown with hand-guided embroidered florets across the bodice and mother-of-pearl buttons down the front. The embroidery is on the bodice rather than the lapels, which means it's visible from the front and reads as the centrepiece of the whole piece rather than a quiet detail at the collar. The mother-of-pearl buttons catch the light in a way chalk buttons don't — they're the kind of detail that makes the nightgown feel like something that was made for you specifically.
Signature soft cotton, side seam pockets, 52" long on a 5'9" model in a Small. This is April Cornell doing something a little unexpected — cheerful and festive, with the kind of embroidered detail that earns a second look. Limited stock. Hang to dry.
The Details
- Brand: April Cornell | Heirloom-inspired cotton clothing since 1972
- Style: Full-length cotton nightgown
- Colour: Merriment Red — red cotton with hand-guided embroidered florets
- Fabric: 100% Cotton — soft cotton
- Features: Hand-guided embroidered florets on bodice · Mother-of-pearl buttons · Side seam pockets · Full length
- Length: 52" on a 5'9" model wearing size Small
- Sizing: SM · MD · LG · XL · 2XL
- Care: Machine wash cold separately on gentle cycle · Hang to dry — do not tumble dry
- Available at: Cloud Nine Pajamas — three Edmonton locations and worldwide shipping online
Size Guide
| Size | CA Size | Bust | Waist | Hips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM | 4–6 | 35–36" | 27–28" | 37–38" |
| MD | 8–10 | 37–38" | 29–30" | 39–40" |
| LG | 12–14 | 39–40" | 31–32" | 41–42" |
| XL | 16 | 41–42" | 33–34" | 43–44" |
| 2XL | 18–20 | 43–44" | 35–36" | 45–46" |
Good to Know
How is this different from the Fireside or Saratoga nightgowns?
Both the Fireside ($145) and Saratoga ($149) are brushed or yarn-dyed plaid cotton with chalk buttons and more structured silhouettes. The Merriment is softer plain cotton in a solid red, with embroidered florets directly on the bodice and mother-of-pearl buttons — it's less tailored and more romantic, with the embroidery as the visual centrepiece rather than the plaid. It also comes in SM–2XL rather than XS–2XL.
What makes mother-of-pearl buttons different?
They have a natural iridescence that catches light differently depending on the angle — warmer and more alive than chalk or plastic buttons. On a red cotton nightgown they're exactly the right finishing detail. They're also the kind of thing people notice without necessarily knowing why the piece looks more special.
Good gift?
At $130 it's the most accessible of the April Cornell nightgowns and the most visually striking — the embroidered bodice and mother-of-pearl buttons make it look considerably more expensive than it is. Strong for holiday gifting, birthdays, and anyone who appreciates something genuinely beautiful to sleep in.
Care?
Machine wash cold separately on a gentle cycle, hang to dry. The embroidery and the mother-of-pearl buttons both hold up better without tumble drying — the gentle cycle protects the thread and the buttons' surface finish over time.
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