Quick answer

Choose the Lucia PJ Shorts if you want a relaxed, cropped sleep short with a high waisted elasticated waistband and drawstring you can adjust. Choose the Maya PJ Shorts if you prefer a high-cut leg and a streamlined satin short for lounging. Both are lightweight satin, so the real decision comes down to waistband style and leg shape.

Fabric and feel: what both shorts share

Both the Lucia and Maya shorts are made from lightweight satin, a smooth fabric that feels cool against the skin and works well for warm bedrooms. Satin also drapes rather than clings, which is why it is a common choice for summer sleepwear and lounging. The difference is not in the base fabric but in how each short is constructed, so read the waistband and leg details before you decide.

Waistband and adjustability

The Lucia PJ Shorts use a high waisted elasticated waistband with a drawstring, so you can tighten or loosen the fit at the waist. That adjustability helps if your weight fluctuates or if you prefer a defined waist while you sleep. The Maya PJ Shorts do not list a drawstring in the catalog details, so if you want a waist you can tune, Lucia is the clearer pick. If you prefer an uncomplicated pull-on waist, Maya keeps things simple.

Leg cut and silhouette

The Maya PJ Shorts have a high-cut leg and a relaxed fit, which gives a longer leg line and more airflow around the thigh. The Lucia PJ Shorts are cropped with a relaxed fit and contrast lilac binding, so they sit closer to a classic sleep short length. Neither is a compression or shaping short, so if you want coverage through the thigh, note that both are designed as relaxed sleepwear rather than modest loungewear.

How to choose between them

Think about how you sleep and how you lounge. If you tend to get warm and want maximum air movement, the high-cut leg on the Maya shorts is the practical choice. If you like a waist you can adjust and a cropped length that stays put, the Lucia shorts are the better match. Both are priced in the same range, with Lucia at USD 41.25 and Maya at USD 44.85, so the decision is about fit rather than budget.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Adjustable waist vs simple pull-on: Lucia has a drawstring you can tighten or loosen; Maya does not list one. Pick Lucia if you want a tunable waist.
  • Cropped length vs high-cut leg: Lucia is cropped; Maya has a high-cut leg that opens up the thigh. Pick Maya for airflow, Lucia for a classic short length.
  • Both are lightweight satin: Fabric feel is similar across both, so fit details decide the purchase. Choose based on waistband and leg shape, not fabric.

Product facts

  • Lucia PJ Shorts: Lucia Satin Drawstring Sleep Short with high waisted elasticated waistband and drawstring, contrast lilac binding, cropped length, and relaxed fit. The drawstring lets you adjust the waist, and the cropped length keeps the short from riding up as much during sleep.
  • Maya PJ Shorts: Maya Satin Sleep Shorts with high-cut leg and relaxed fit, made of soft satin fabric. The high-cut leg gives more airflow and a longer leg line, which suits hot sleepers and lounging.
  • Sasha Panty - Purple: Sasha Panty features delicate eyelash lace, picot trim, stretch mesh and lace, high thigh cut, and a cotton gusset. If you want a matching lace panty for under the shorts, this thong offers a breathable cotton gusset and a high thigh cut that layers smoothly.

Who each pair suits

Best for

  • Sleepers who want an adjustable drawstring waist
  • Anyone who prefers a cropped, relaxed sleep short
  • Buyers who want a contrast trim detail

Not for

  • Anyone who wants a high-cut leg for maximum airflow
  • Shoppers who prefer a simple pull-on waist with no drawstring