As the resident Sleep Editor at Homes & Gardens, I'm often asked: 'do you really need a top sheet?' I can understand your hesitation. A top sheet, also known as a flat sheet, is one more layer to wash and dry and, in the absence of elasticated corners, it often ends up tangled at the bottom of the bed.
Top sheet vs no top sheet is one of the great debates in the bedding industry. Personally, I'm coming out in favor of the flat sheet: I find it keeps my comforter cleaner for longer and it makes me feel like I'm sleeping in a luxury hotel. The best bed sheets are practical, as well as pretty, so you should be able to find a top sheet that works for your set-up.
