"I didn't have time to put on my makeup -- SHUT UP!"

To stoic 20th century Brits, surviving an otherworldly, steampunk bombardment was pointless if doing so killed their social standing. As such, they turned to the most fashionable nightwear of all: “Pyjamas.”

See, pyjamas (as they were once spelled), came with a number of benefits that made them just the perfect outfit for a late night barrage. They were warmer than a traditional night gown, they fit better, were easier to run in, and they looked hella good through the smoke of burning rubble. So good, in fact, that one fashion editor at the time admitted she looked forward to Zeppelin attacks, because it’d be the perfect opportunity to show off her hot, new black pajamas. She’s also quoted as saying, "Of course I don’t want anyone to be killed," so clearly she’s not crazy.

According to a Guardian article, British women were originally inspired by the fancy pajamas French women had been wearing when they were bombed. Those French, so stylish. That same article explained how these new pajamas could come in colors like dark blue or light pink but that “the former colour is most suited to its purpose.” That purpose being less visible to marauding German soldiers, of course. Then again, what’s the point of wearing stylish pajamas unless everybody can see you?