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Wearing pyjamas around the house?

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TheGhostsOfMeAndYou · 10/12/2025 18:23

Just a lighthearted one!

At weekends I always come downstairs in my PJs, have a slow morning and a cuppa before getting ready for the day. And in the evenings, once I’ve put my daughter to bed, I normally get straight back into my PJs (as long as I’m not expecting company!) and then go downstairs to watch TV/relax until it’s actually time to go up to bed.

My friend seems to think this is weird and that pyjamas should only ever be worn in the bedroom. For clarity, we’re not talking anything revealing — just long bottoms and a T-shirt, the comfy kind you could answer the door in if the postman knocked!

Surely I’m not the only one who does this? Is wearing PJs around the house really that unusual?

Would love to know what everyone else does!

OP posts:
SeaAndStars · 10/12/2025 19:32

I'm at the stage now where I resent having to do anything in the evenings which means I can't be in my PJs by 6pm.

PaisleyGilmourStreet · 10/12/2025 19:19

My 'about the house' clothes are all PJ bottoms and t shirts 🙂
There's a want about people who lounge at home in jeans 😂

NancyJoan · 10/12/2025 19:14

I can’t bear the idea of cooking or eating a meal in pyjamas, so would never put them on before bedtime, but weekend mornings are made for a slow start in pyjamas with a cup of tea and a read of a book.

NuffSaidSam · 10/12/2025 19:14

I get dressed when I get up normally, but it's PJ's on as soon as I get home from work (even if someone is coming over normally!).

JLou08 · 10/12/2025 19:12

I do the same as you. I love lounging in the evenings, I wouldn't be as comfortable sat in my clothes.

Purpleturtle45 · 10/12/2025 19:09

When I met my husband he used to think it was weird getting changed into jammies when you got home form work, now he is a full convert 🤣

Lou16777 · 10/12/2025 18:56

Ladamesansmerci · 10/12/2025 18:26

As soon as I get in from work, I put PJs on 😂 I don't have comfy/lounging clothes. I don't want to sit around in jeans or a dress!

Same haha! Can't be cosy in jeans!

ChristmasIsAMindset · 10/12/2025 18:55

Same as you, but I raise you WFH pjs.

WFH PJs consist of garish and fleecy bottoms, a vest without a bra, and a work-appropriate top to throw on for meetings and calls. It's the modern day mullet: business on top, party on the bottom.

Tryingatleast · 10/12/2025 18:54

I wish! Work Saturdays and Sundays and have to drop my son into evening shift so can’t even after work on weekdays. Sounds lovely to me!!

Twoshoesnewshoes · 10/12/2025 18:54

Ooohhh I might go and put my PJs on right now

TheTaupeScroller · 10/12/2025 18:53

I can't understand the appeal in being in nightwear and slob around all day, but it's not uncommon. For me it's weird, and not even comfortable 😂

I don't know people who stay home doing nothing and can wear pjs all morning or evening, unless they're very ill, so that might have something to do with it.

muddyford · 10/12/2025 18:51

I've never done it but you like doing it so it's your choice.

truffleruffle · 10/12/2025 18:48

Everyone does these days it’s comfortable

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 10/12/2025 18:48

I kind of understand it in the summer months, although I'd never do it. But not in the winter months. PJs are loungewear and are more suited to bed.

snoopythebeagle · 10/12/2025 18:48

I personally feel really grotty if I wear pajamas during the day - I'll get up, get showered and change into leggings and a top/hoody instead. So, comfortable but for me, it's important for my mental health to get up and get "ready" even if I'm not going anywhere.

Blankscreen · 10/12/2025 18:45

I have comfy lounge wear that I change into asap and then at bed time I get changed into thin cotton pyjamas as otherwise I'd be too hot in bed.

But I don't think there anything wrong with being in pjs/lounge wear when at home. It would feel weird to me to wear jeans etc in the evening.

ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 10/12/2025 18:43

The joys of an elasticated waist. It’s what weekends are all about.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 10/12/2025 18:42

Hell yeah. 😃

NoSoupForU · 10/12/2025 18:41

In my own home I'll dress however I'm comfy, which generally means pjs if I'm not working. Why to fuck do I need to dress up and what for??

I don't wear pjs to bed anyway.

Crispynoodle · 10/12/2025 18:41

I have day time PJs (loungewear) and night time PJs neither requires the wearing of a bra….

LeftBoobGoneRogue · 10/12/2025 18:40

I don’t think it’s wrong to wear PJs around the house. Everyone has their own way of living and I wouldn’t be criticising anyone for doing it.
However I never would personally. I didn’t have a single pair of PJs until 3 months ago when I bought some because I was having day surgery and I was concerned what I would wear if I had to stay in overnight. The PJs have not been worn and are languishing in a drawer with tags still on. Once I’m up and had a coffee, I have a shower and get dressed and stay in my day clothes until bedtime.
I wouldn’t be someone who left the house in PJs and dressing gown that’s for certain.

Hankunamatata · 10/12/2025 18:40

I clean in my pj's at the weekend too

Mariammaom · 10/12/2025 18:39

Why do you care?

rainbow231 · 10/12/2025 18:37

If I’m in, I’m generally in pjs. Might be clean ones and clean pants by day, but always in comfies. V rude of your friend to be so judgmental tbh!

JoshLymanSwagger · 10/12/2025 18:32

I'm in PJ bottoms and a big grey t shirt now.

Your house. Your rules.
Wear what you like, just remember the postie has probably seen more/less iyswim. 😳

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