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Make pyjamas acceptable in supermarkets on Sunday mornings

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:31

It's Sunday morning. I'm jimjammed up. Warm and cosy.

But on the spur of the moment I want eggs and bacon for brekkie so need to go to the nearby supermarket.

AIBU to think that, whilst nightwear in supermarkets is an abomination at all other times, on a Sunday morning, cut off time 12pm (so only a 2-3hr window) it could be socially acceptable for people who also wake up on a Sunday morning and randomly decide they want something a bit more exciting than their usual fare to go to the shops* without having to get fully dressed? Or is it a slippery slope?

*food only, I'm not suggesting full scale wandering about town!

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Alltheyellowbirds · 11/01/2026 11:49

No. It’s gross. You’ve been sleeping and sweating in them, and presumably without undies underneath so the PJs are up against your bits. Why can’t you put some cosy trackies on instead for the trip to the supermarket and then put the PJs on again when you get home?

I was behind someone in PJs in the supermarket once and they smelled kind of fusty and not clean. Made me realise we probably all do when we get up but it’s not noticeable to us.

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:48

Overtheatlantic · 11/01/2026 11:45

“Back in my day” we never valued comfort over being properly dressed.

You sound like my mum (and she was absolutely right!).

If she were here she'd be horrified that it was even a thought, let alone a thread on the internet.

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Moulook31 · 11/01/2026 11:47

growinguptobreakingdown · 11/01/2026 11:38

It looks grubby.You haven't showered.I'd assume you hadn't brushed your teeth and either had yesterday's knickers on, or none.

Exactly! Yuk

BillieWiper · 11/01/2026 11:47

It doesn't bother me as long as the person isn't naked. I presume you'd have a coat on over whatever it was, SpongeBob onesie or something. I certainly don't pay attention to what other supermarket users are wearing.

TwattyMcFuckFace · 11/01/2026 11:47

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:33

Yes but you're comfort is completely lost, and the whole cosy feel of Sunday has changed to day wear mode.

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And leaving the house to go to a large public building wouldn't lose your comfort?

You're clearly bored this morning, aren't you? 🤣

Teenagerantruns · 11/01/2026 11:46

I wear leggings and vest top in bed, l just popped out with a coat over tbe top, no l haven't showered but l did brush my teeth and hair, how dirty can l be after one night in a bed?

LiffLuffLaff · 11/01/2026 11:46

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:34

Note: I'm now fully dressed (90 seconds), and am off to get breakfast.

That’s the spirit.

I actually find it amusing to see people in Asda in pyjamas and slippers (and dressing gowns). They obviously don’t give a flying fuck what anyone thinks of them, and I kind of admire that.

I just couldn’t do it, myself. The tears of my ancestors would drench me in a lake of disappointment and judgement.

evtheria · 11/01/2026 11:46

Nooo… the moment I’ve gone out (and to a fluorescent-overhead-lighting-metal-baskets-jangling-cramped-carpark supermarket of all places) the cosy feeling is over and staying in pjs won’t change that - if anything I’d feel grotty and slightly stressed being in my ‘bed clothes’ outside, I’d have to come home and begin the cosy vibe from scratch: shower, clean loungewear, etc.

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DeposedPresident · 11/01/2026 11:46

I never really understand this. I personally could not cope with the idea of going outside in the clothes I wear for bed and as pps said, getting public germs on them!

But I'm also one of those apparent wierdos who think it's important to shower more than twice a week.

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:45

WhatNoRaisins · 11/01/2026 11:37

I think realistically a cosy day needs planning and preparation so you don't have to get dressed or go out. It's worth it though.

I think you're right.

I wasn't intending on having a cosy day, but Storm Goretti hit and it's turned out to be one of those ideal cosy, rainy days.

Never mind!

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Overtheatlantic · 11/01/2026 11:45

“Back in my day” we never valued comfort over being properly dressed.

DecafSoyaLatteExtraShotPlease · 11/01/2026 11:45

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:40

No, my day clothes aren't uncomfortable.

But if your nightwear isn't of the uber extra cosy comfy sort, you are missing out in life!

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This is your problem. You need to invest in some comfy loungewear of the publicly acceptable variety

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:43

Okayfenokay · 11/01/2026 11:40

It's never acceptable. Have some dignity.

To be fair, I've only ever worn jimjams to the supermarket once, and that was not long after coming out of hospital after an operation. But the jammie trousers didn't scream pyjamas and I wore a big coat to disguise the top half.

I still felt self conscious, and worried that security would apprehend me.

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Isobel201 · 11/01/2026 11:42

I wear jogging bottoms as daily trousers if I'm going out to the supermarket. Easy to pull on in two minutes. T-shirt and jumper are usually there ready to hand.

DollopOfFun · 11/01/2026 11:42

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:38

b) who wants outdoor public germs on their indoor nightwear?

That is a very good point!! 😩

Well done, you've totally put me off the idea! 😂

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Well hopefully it's not put you off your fry up, enjoy.

I want bacon and eggs now.

namestevalian · 11/01/2026 11:42

Not acceptable sorry : slovenly

Okayfenokay · 11/01/2026 11:40

It's never acceptable. Have some dignity.

SpotTheGreatPony · 11/01/2026 11:40

I don't get it...
a) who wants people who haven't got washed and dressed in close proximity to them in public
and
b) who wants outdoor public germs on their indoor nightwear

This

It takes seconds to pull on some leggings / joggers and still very comfortable

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:40

LVhandbagsatdawn · 11/01/2026 11:36

Sorry but this is ridiculous. If your clothes are that uncomfortable you need new clothes.

I have never understood why people think jeans, shirts etc are uncomfortable. If they are then you're wearing the wrong bloody size.

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No, my day clothes aren't uncomfortable.

But if your nightwear isn't of the uber extra cosy comfy sort, you are missing out in life!

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oocooloo · 11/01/2026 11:40

I've no problem with others doing it, in fact I wouldn't notice or care TBH, it's not the worst thing a person could do!

But I'm in the contingent that would not leave the house in PJs even to put the flippin bin out lol!

In an emergency where I needed something immediately, I'd throw on some jogging pants over the pjs and feet into a pair of slip ons, jacket on. Not judging anyone, that's just me.

whymadam · 11/01/2026 11:39

I went to the supermarket early this Sunday morning and, trust me, there were way worse than pajamas in there!

Mistletoeiggi · 11/01/2026 11:38

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:33

Yes but you're comfort is completely lost, and the whole cosy feel of Sunday has changed to day wear mode.

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The answer to that is to keep the pjs on under your clothes. So when you what home you can be back to comfort in a superman style second.

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 11:38

DollopOfFun · 11/01/2026 11:36

I don't get it...

a) who wants people who haven't got washed and dressed in close proximity to them in public

and

b) who wants outdoor public germs on their indoor nightwear?

Begone to thy wardrobe ye slattern! 😆

b) who wants outdoor public germs on their indoor nightwear?

That is a very good point!! 😩

Well done, you've totally put me off the idea! 😂

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growinguptobreakingdown · 11/01/2026 11:38

It looks grubby.You haven't showered.I'd assume you hadn't brushed your teeth and either had yesterday's knickers on, or none.

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 11/01/2026 11:38

Just change in to joggers and hoody.

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