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Going out shopping in your pyjamas

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NicolaDeLaHaye · 09/04/2025 11:40

AIBU to think it's lazy and slovenly?

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BarneyRonson · 09/04/2025 12:20

Do you want to see men in their pyjamas in your supermarket?

do you want your children around men in their pyjamas in you local park?

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NicolaDeLaHaye · 09/04/2025 12:20

I'll have a pyjamas day at home sometimes but it's always clean PJs after a shower.

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takealettermsjones · 09/04/2025 12:19

Ihateboris · 09/04/2025 12:12

I prefer pj's than those disgusting skin coloured leggings and cropped tops that leave nothing to the imagination.

This is exactly what I was thinking, are you me? 🤣

Wexone · 09/04/2025 12:18

LillyPJ · 09/04/2025 11:46

I even hate walking round the house or eating breakfast in my pyjamas! I don't know why, but it feels really slovenly to me. I think it's fine for other people to do that, but not to go out in them. I always get up, washed and dressed before anything else.

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Me too - i work from home 4 days a week too, straight up and dressed, doesn't have to be fancy clothes and full make up etc, but its clothes not pyjamas. They are for bed, they are not designed to be worn all the time, are not warm
When you get dressed you are giving your brain the kick start that your day is beginning,

kellygoeswest · 09/04/2025 12:16

I personally wouldn't feel comfortable doing it but I don't really look twice if I see a mum on the school run doing it or something, it seems fairly common where I live.

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NicolaDeLaHaye · 09/04/2025 12:15

Coffeeishot · 09/04/2025 11:52

I don't think I've seen anybody shopping in their pyjamas since "Covid times" most people are dressed in outdoor clothes now.

I saw it this morning hence my post. A woman in the local Morrisons buying bread milk and bacon in Victoria's Secret pyjamas.

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Ihateboris · 09/04/2025 12:12

I prefer pj's than those disgusting skin coloured leggings and cropped tops that leave nothing to the imagination.

abracadabra1980 · 09/04/2025 12:07

I find the pyjama debate highly amusing. As a teenager doing a hairdressing/barbering apprenticeship, I worked in a few barber shops when younger. I can categorically tell you that there is a 'just got out of bed body odour' that I also associate with grey joggers and a (sometimes) resident bum crack-no underwear. Gross.
I find it's very much a demographic thing. Poorer areas and it was quite common - ABC1 demographic, only had one who had serious mental health issues.
Personally, my dream is to treat myself to a pair of silk pyjamas-I'm short so can't find any short enough, - been looking for years, but I'll skip wearing to Tesco when I do find them 😁

ThejoyofNC · 09/04/2025 12:07

To be honest my pyjamas are fat more decent than half the stuff I see people walking around in these days. And as for being unclean, plenty of stinkers about too. They've been worn to bed, probably cleaner than some people at the end of a work day.

These days men can wear skirts, people can dress as furry animals and god knows what to even call some of the outfits I've seen. It's funny how clothes are just clothes blah blah until it's nightwear, then they're suddenly shocking.

BarneyRonson · 09/04/2025 12:05

Needmorelego · 09/04/2025 11:53

@BarneyRonson Is it "scummy" if they are a clean and freshly ironed pair?

Yes.

mondaytosunday · 09/04/2025 12:05

Yes.

lovemyfreedom · 09/04/2025 12:03

I live in pjs if im indoors i have nipped to the shop in pjs and i really dont care what others think.

GroovyChick87 · 09/04/2025 11:56

I haven't seen anyone do it for a while though there's a woman near to me who walks her dog in pyjamas, dressing gown and slippers around 1pm. I hate the idea of it. I don't mind wearing pyjamas around the house if I'm home and not going back out again. I will often put on pj bottoms. But I would never get up and hang around in last night's pjs for ages without a bath. I don't think badly of anyone who does that, it's just my personal preference.

TomatoSandwiches · 09/04/2025 11:56

It doesn't offend me in the slightest, I'd be concerned they were physically/mentally ok or not.

Needmorelego · 09/04/2025 11:56

I love a good anti-pyjamas thread 😂😂😂😂
These things always get so fun.
It's pieces of fabric people...... that's all.

lunaswand · 09/04/2025 11:55

I love wearing pyjamas & will happily wear them all day but I would never ever leave the house in them

Needmorelego · 09/04/2025 11:54

Corinthiana · 09/04/2025 11:53

Properly means clothes appropriate for daytime.
Pyjamas are not a "top and trousers".
They are nightwear.

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Says who?
I generally don't sleep in Pjs.
I do however wear them in the daytime.

Lindolander · 09/04/2025 11:54

It looks slovenly and shows a lack of self-respect

Needmorelego · 09/04/2025 11:53

@BarneyRonson Is it "scummy" if they are a clean and freshly ironed pair?

Corinthiana · 09/04/2025 11:53

Needmorelego · 09/04/2025 11:51

Define "properly" ?
Pjs are usually a top and trousers.
They are clothes.

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Properly means clothes appropriate for daytime.
Pyjamas are not a "top and trousers".
They are nightwear.

BarneyRonson · 09/04/2025 11:52

Definitely scummy. Not behaviour I would condone. Such low standards indicate very poor mental wellness.

Coffeeishot · 09/04/2025 11:52

I don't think I've seen anybody shopping in their pyjamas since "Covid times" most people are dressed in outdoor clothes now.

Corinthiana · 09/04/2025 11:52

Differentstarts · 09/04/2025 11:45

I think it depends nipping to the corner shop for milk not to bad, doing a full weekly supermarket shop absolutely not

I wouldn't even do that. The only time I'm in pyjamas/dressing gown is ready for bed, just up, or ill.

Needmorelego · 09/04/2025 11:51

Corinthiana · 09/04/2025 11:50

I beg to differ. Life is not too short to get dressed properly.

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Define "properly" ?
Pjs are usually a top and trousers.
They are clothes.

Corinthiana · 09/04/2025 11:50

MaggieBsBoat · 09/04/2025 11:42

I don’t care how anyone dresses when they go shopping as long as they are clean (so not smelly) and not showing too many body parts or privates. Sometimes life is too short to get dressed. I use to go the cinema in my jimjams all the time. Fun.

I beg to differ. Life is not too short to get dressed properly.

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