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How long is acceptable to wear a dressing gown

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Imustbemad00 · 05/01/2018 22:05

How long is acceptable to wear a dressing gown between washes. Currently resisting washing my new Xmas one because over washing will make it lose its softness faster. So not to drip feed I probably wear it for about 7-8 hours a day during the week (shock horror). I literally live in itnoutside ofnworking hours. Am I gross [lighthearted]

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Llangollen · 06/01/2018 14:29

Are people trying to police what others wear at home?
I think posters are answering the question asked by the OP....

The idea of wearing something for a full week without washing it seems grim to me. What I don't understand is why people buy clothes so uncomfortable that they need to remove them the second they walk home. I don't get it.

ChocolateDoll · 06/01/2018 14:47

I don’t get it either Llangollen.

Imagine spending all your time at home in some sort of get up that you were too embarrassed to open the front door in!

I don’t know why you’d do it to yourself. That would make me feel like shit.

Gwenhwyfar · 06/01/2018 14:49

"The idea of wearing something for a full week without washing it seems grim to me."

Do you wash your coats? Jackets? Jumpers after a couple of days' wear?
Why would someone be ashamed to open the door in it? People go to the shops in PJs, dressing gowns and even slippers where I live so I don't see a problem with opening the door as long as you're decent.

Chrisinthemorning · 06/01/2018 14:53

I sniff it and if it doesn’t smell nice I wash it. It tends to be weekly but I wear my dressing gown a lot.

ScreamingValenta · 06/01/2018 14:55

What I don't understand is why people buy clothes so uncomfortable that they need to remove them the second they walk home.

If you have to wear formal business dress or a uniform for work, it's unlikely to be very comfortable for lounging round in - plus there is a psychological element to taking off your work clothes in order to feel relaxed.

Gwenhwyfar · 06/01/2018 14:57

It's not just work clothes Screaming. I wear jeans outside the home, but PJ bottoms inside. Jeans are great for outside, but not for lounging around.

Nctothisfornow · 06/01/2018 14:59

I have about 7 dressing gowns. I alternate between them all.
I never noticed how much i did alternate until i realised i was wearing a different dressing gown each time i let the dogs out one day.
They get washed quite often due to mucky paws and i often chuck one off in the kitchen when im too hot and it gets thrown in the washer whether it needs it or not.
Dryer helps them to never lose their fluffiness

ScreamingValenta · 06/01/2018 15:00

I don't wear jeans (as they emphasise how short my legs are) but can imagine that, Gwen, as denim is quite stiff and unforgiving.

Gwenhwyfar · 06/01/2018 15:44

Yes, denim is still and unforgiving, not good for putting your feet up, crossing your legs, etc. but great for outdoors. Good for all weathers except very hot, hard wearing, casual but looks nice, etc.
I tend not to change after work if I'm wearing a dress and just change from boots to slippers, but I change from work trousers.

cushioncovers · 06/01/2018 16:50

How do people end up with more than one dressing gown?

Ollycat · 06/01/2018 16:53

Do you wash your coats? Jackets? Jumpers after a couple of days' wear?
Why would someone be ashamed to open the door in it? People go to the shops in PJs, dressing gowns and even slippers where I live so I don't see a problem with opening the door as long as you're decent.

Yes I wash jumpers after a couple of wears (or straight away if been next to skin) and wash / dry clean coats and jackets regularly. Kids blazers washed at least weekly.

Whilst I agree people should wear what they want wearing pj’s, dressing gown and slippers to shops is very odd and I have never seen anyone doing it.

I’m wondering if there is a link between the permanent dressing gown wearing and the MN policy of never opening the door to anyone ever SmileConfused

Ollycat · 06/01/2018 16:53

Sorry bold fail ^

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Imustbemad00 · 06/01/2018 17:14

But I wouldn’t wear leggings or yoga pants to work (or anywhere really) and even so, there would be no point coming in, changing into them just for a couple of hours before I get my pyjamas on. So I just get straight in pyjamas which mostly consist of legging type trousers, thin jogging bottoms and loose t shirts. Summer is the only time I wear clothes indoors because summer clothes are comfortable.

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Imustbemad00 · 06/01/2018 17:20

Some people are a little too judgemental. Why would I feel shit? That’s the whole point, I feel extremely comfortable.
Interested to know what people wear to work? I don’t buy clothes so uncomfortable that I can’t bear to wear them at home. I just prefer pyjamas, but also I’m unaware of any clothes that offer that kind of non restrictive comfort. I wouldnt go out in tracksuits everyday.
Like I said in the summer I love dresses and loose light clothes. The rest of the year I tend to be in jeans or trousers.

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RavingRoo · 06/01/2018 17:24

If you wear it immediately after a shower and only wear it for a couple hours per day, you shouldn’t need to wash it Blush

Llangollen · 06/01/2018 17:31

I’m unaware of any clothes that offer that kind of non restrictive comfort.

I'd say anything in the right size?

I wear suits for work, and anything at home: chinos or any kind of trousers, dresses + tights or leggings. I don't own any tracksuits, they are too hot to exercise anyway but my trousers are perfectly comfortable, and probably warmer than pjs would be. I avoid shirts because I hate ironing them.

If you are happy with your pyjamas, that's great, I wouldn't be comfortable doing everything in my nighty and I like to keep them clean and for my bed.
I don't find dressing gown comfortable at all, they are too long, the belt gets on my nerves, and they make me look huge.

MirriVan · 06/01/2018 17:36

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verystressedmum · 06/01/2018 17:40

I bought a black one so I can’t see the dirt. Well actually I bought the black one as the very light coloured one I had before made me look like the Mitchellin woman so I thought it would be more slimming..but it works well as a dirt hider too.

I work from home and am at home literally all day so I wear my dressing gown all day I love it. I don’t put the heating on when it’s just me at home so it keeps me warm.

I wash it way too infrequently. I need to get another one.

verystressedmum · 06/01/2018 17:44

Michelin woman ..not Mitchellin Confused

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Imustbemad00 · 06/01/2018 17:47

I tend to live in jeans when I’m out and anyone that says jeans are comfortable scares me 😳
I also don’t care what I look like indoors as it’s only the kids that see me. Apart from when I have to open the door to a courier or neighbour. I swear my postman thinks I don’t own day clothes.

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giddyupnow · 06/01/2018 17:49

Okay have skipped page 6 as desperate to ask - WHERE ARE YOU BUYING CHEAP NICE FLEECE (not towelling thanks) DRESSING GOWNS?!? We have moved to colder country and want the heating down...

MirriVan · 06/01/2018 17:52

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NancyDonahue · 06/01/2018 17:52

giddyupnow. Where have you moved to?
Primark is excellent for fleece dressing gowns.

Llangollen · 06/01/2018 18:56

anyone that says jeans are comfortable scares me
yy can be, there's so much choices, you just need to find the right ones if you can be bothered.

I know someone who refuses to wear anything else so ends up wearing maternity jeans for comfort. That's a bit extreme but why not!

Bluntness100 · 06/01/2018 22:13

I agree on jeans not being comfy for lounging in, I take mine off and put leggings on as soon as I get in. Husband wears his though.

I do agree with the poster on being consistently dressed in clothes you don't want to answer the door in, but then this is mumsnet and there's people on here who don't even answer their doors, even if they are dressed in day wear.

It's your home though so if you wish to dress in pyjamas and a dressing gown all the time go for it. I'm curious though, are you in a relationship? Does this mean your partner predominantly only sees you in your pyjamas and dressing gown? I'm not sure I'd find that attractive in a partner to be honest. Unless he /she does it too?