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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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Coralinescat · 11/01/2026 14:01

I wouldn't look twice at someone in pyjamas in a supermarket on a Sunday morning.
However, I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it myself. It would somehow feel like my privacy was being invaded.
That's just my personal hangup though.
You clearly feel confident enough to do it so good for you.

ICouldHaveCheckedFirst · 11/01/2026 14:01

Have some self-respect. I worry about the mental health of people wearing PJs outside the house.

Globules · 11/01/2026 14:00

ruethewhirl · 11/01/2026 13:57

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This is a mountain I will die on.

Wearing knickers in bed is gross. Only acceptable when on your period and needing a sanitary towel overnight.

BackwaterBob · 11/01/2026 13:59

HangryBrickShark · 11/01/2026 12:24

Ew its gross. Since 1987 I've never set foot out of the door without foundation and eyeliner and I'd not dream of going anywhere without showering my lower half and getting changed out of nightwear.

I despair of what this country is becoming and the lack of standards and self respect that some folks have. Sorry not trying to be mean.

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Slapping on makeup isn’t a sign of cleanliness at all. And showering just your lower half only makes you seem dirtier in my book!

BirdsongMelody · 11/01/2026 13:57

I see you went to Asda but I can tell you that
your alter ego was in Sainsbury’s Morecambe at around the same time. She looked super comfortable wrapped up in fleecy dressing gown. And pj’s and totally out of place. I have been pondering what she had on her feet as could not see behind the self checkout.

Glad you got dressed!

ruethewhirl · 11/01/2026 13:57

Globules · 11/01/2026 13:55

Who sleeps in knickers? Grim!

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BackwaterBob · 11/01/2026 13:56

MrsMoastyToasty · 11/01/2026 11:37

Get dressed. Nobody will ever know that you haven't showered unless you had night sweats wearing said pj's.
I also think sports clothing should be banned from supermarkets. There's a large Sunday morning contingent who come into our local Tesco wearing muddy rugby kit or dirty jodhpurs and riding boots.

At least those people had done some sport.

When I become queen of the world, I’m going to ban all sportswear as casual wear. Sportswear is for the exercise/activity only.

Girasoli · 11/01/2026 13:56

I refuse to go any further than the bottom of the garden in pjamas. I tried going to the corner shop in pjamas once at university as it was fashionable and felt uncomfortable the whole time. I am also a bit fussy about where I would go in tracksuit bottoms!

shhblackbag · 11/01/2026 13:56

I'm not sure it's attention seeking. But I agree it's a bit off. I'd never seen any adult in a shop in pjs or onesies before moving to London in the 2000s. I always thought it was strange. Always in the 24-hour Tesco.

Globules · 11/01/2026 13:56

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 13:46

I love blustery weather!

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Me too.

But not when I'm wearing PJ's.

Globules · 11/01/2026 13:55

needmorebooks · 11/01/2026 13:46

When I see someone in obvious pyjamas I don’t think, oh they’ve had a shower and got into clean PJs to go shopping. They always look like they’ve slept in the PJs, along with I assume knickers also slept in. It’s smelly and rank.

There’s so much loungewear around now which looks acceptable to wear if that’s your thing. Just please shower first!

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Who sleeps in knickers? Grim!

Boolabus · 11/01/2026 13:54

Surely it's for situations like this that deliveroo was invented? No need to venture out at all.

As for me I've never even ventured as far as the bins in my pj's. I've been up gone for a run, cleaned the house and cooked dinner and yes, before people ask, I am feeling very smug 😂

Jady12 · 11/01/2026 13:53

It just screams benefits and council house so no. Absolute low class pov

Ohnobackagain · 11/01/2026 13:53

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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Yep @BoxingHare my first thought was my cosy indoor attire will be contaminated by the outside 🫣😬

HarpsAndViolins · 11/01/2026 13:48

BoredZelda · 11/01/2026 13:36

What is the distinction here? That it’s not “lazy” not to put “proper” clothes on when you are camping?

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I guess it just feels different, as you're also walking to and from shower blocks, not dressed for the day yet

PandorasSockBox · 11/01/2026 13:47

No, this is just not acceptable.
The country's standards are already on a slippery downward slop as it is, it takes 5 minutes to dress.

needmorebooks · 11/01/2026 13:46

When I see someone in obvious pyjamas I don’t think, oh they’ve had a shower and got into clean PJs to go shopping. They always look like they’ve slept in the PJs, along with I assume knickers also slept in. It’s smelly and rank.

There’s so much loungewear around now which looks acceptable to wear if that’s your thing. Just please shower first!

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 13:46

Globules · 11/01/2026 13:41

Tesco whoosh
Deliveroo
Uber eats
Just eat

All these are your friend to get groceries delivered to the house.

What on earth are you thinking even going out?!

I love blustery weather!

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Thehandinthecookiejar · 11/01/2026 13:45

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 13:44

I did! Another new achievement!

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Well done 😂

Bit to cold out for PJs anyway

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 13:45

Wingedharpy · 11/01/2026 13:42

I just send one of the below stairs staff.

Excellent idea. Then I could send them off at dawn to the nearest Waitrose and they'd be back in time for brekkie.

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Original poster
BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 13:44

Thehandinthecookiejar · 11/01/2026 13:42

Well i’m sure you could dress yourself if you tried Wink

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I did! Another new achievement!

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BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 13:43

Unpaidviewer · 11/01/2026 13:40

Gross. Invest in some lovely loungewear that is acceptable to wear outside. I have a wool trouser and jumper coord which is super comfy but still quite smart. Perfect for a cosy Sunday morning or an overnight flight.

Have a quick shower or a wash, get dressed into loungewear and do as you please.

What kind of wool? I love cosy wool items and this sounds quite a nice alternative to my Christmas jimjams.

I wear pyjamas like leisurewear, not for bed, and put on bra and knickers underneath, so maybe I just need something less obvious to fool.my fellow Sunday morning shoppers.

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Thehandinthecookiejar · 11/01/2026 13:42

BoxingHare · 11/01/2026 13:40

It's my lady's maid's day off! 😒

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Well i’m sure you could dress yourself if you tried Wink

Wingedharpy · 11/01/2026 13:42

I just send one of the below stairs staff.

Tadpolesinponds · 11/01/2026 13:41

If we can't even be bothered to get dressed, western society is doomed. There are other signs of us being doomed. You may have noticed some of them.

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