To not understand some mnetters obsession with wearing pyjamas

[Beswitched]

Sure, it's nice on a dark winter's evening to relax in pj's in front of the telly. But I see threads on here where posters can't wait to get in the door after work to put them on, or don't want visitors on Christmas day because they can't stay in their pyjamas etc etc.
What's the big deal about wearing pyjamas? Yes they're comfy but it's not like most modern clothes are tortuous to wear.

I work from home and have to force myself to dress...my version of dressing is joggers or harem pants, a vest top and a sweatshirt or t shirt.

If I have to wear actual clothing I find it hard. I see some people...women mainly, wearing such uncomfortable clothing as part of their jobs that I feel bad for them! Tights and suits and blouses and bras.

NO!

I wear pyjamas in the house all the time, I only really get dressed to leave the house, otherwise I would have no clean clothes left with a toddler who uses me as a personal tissue to wipe himself on.

Not torturous but they can be restrictive if you have to wear formal attire for work, I also don’t find jeans very comfortable.

I don’t wear pjs though but do have ‘lounge wear’ I guess.

'PJs' as a phrase makes me twitch, so I am off to a bad start.

I am not sure about pyjamas being cosy - they are one thin layer of material. If I wear mine about the house I have to wear a hoodie and sheepskin slippers as well.

I do feel a psychological switch off when I put my slippers on (sheepskin Ugg wannabes) . And go under a blanket for TV watching. But we keep our heating modest for cost and environmental reasons.

I think this 'snuggling', UK 'hygge' has replaced the 'pampering' of a decade ago. It is a bit infantalising, and making out that hot chocolate is some sort of major treat, and popcorn in from of the TV makes it an occasion.... it's just a drink / snack available in Tesco.

"I only really get dressed to leave the house, otherwise I would have no clean clothes left with a toddler who uses me as a personal tissue "

But don't you just end up with loads of pyjamas covered in cereal etc? You still have to wash them

I get home after seeing to my horse. I am not sitting around in those clothes all night, nor am I making 4 outfit changes in a day, so straight into pyjamas for me unless I have to go out.

Frankly, if someone wants to wear a dinosaur costume, a tutu and skis in their own home, that's their own business. Can't see what harm it does for someone to wear pyjamas where no-one else will see them, even if they do -shock gasp- like a mug of Cadbury's highlights and a bowl of popcorn in front of the telly.

WOMAN WEARS COMFY CLOTHING IN OWN HOME SHOCKER
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I have 'sleeping pjs' and 'daytime pjs' and never the twain shall meet. My 'daytimes' are basically super comfy 'bottoms' and long sleeve Ts and I pretty much wear them all the time when I'm home. It's all about the comfort and the 'leave it outside the door' mindset.

I don't like wearing pyjamas all day either, even if I'm not leaving the house.

If I'm not going anywhere, I'll still get up and dressed into day clothes - but normally a slightly more casual version - leggings, a t-shirt/top and sweater or similar, so comfy but a bit tidier and put-together than pyjamas.

But each to their own.

Yes to comfort = no to jeans, no to formal work wear, yes to joggers etc, definite yes to bras, no to pyjamas as they are too thin so need to be worn with a dressing gown which is flappy and gets in the way.

I know loads of people who put PJ’s on as soon as they get home - what I always want to ask, is if you’ve cooked, cleaned up etc, surely you wouldn’t get into bed in them? Do you have separate pyjamas for wearing and sleeping in? When I get home I will put a sweatshirt & leggings/skinny jeans (I’m presumably the only person in the world that finds skinny jeans comfortable) to walk the dog, spend the evening in. Then when I’ve had a bath or shower put pyjamas on to sleep in.

I love pyjamas! I always get changed into them (or joggers) when I get home, even after the school run! If I'm going out again I usually leave whatever top I've put on to go out so I can just put my jeans back on and go!

Usually will change them before bed if I've worn them all day though!

The thing is, does anyone actually wear pyjamas to bed though? So uncomfortable!

WorryBadger
but that's the point, we are talking about people who don't wear comfy clothes, but must change into nightwear the minute they get in.

Since clothes has day wear become so uncomfortable?

Why does it bother you enough to start a thread on it?
Bizarre

For me it’s a cost thing I don’t have enough money to have work clothes and then change into something when I get home so loungewear is a cheaper alternative for me.
Then I have one or two outfits for the weekends/ evenings when I am
Out and about.

since *When

I honestly don't get the point of tracksuits or joggers either, they are not that comfy

Mine are.

What do you wear? A floral frock, thick stockings and a housecoat?

When I had a job that involved wearing a uniform I'd sometimes skip straight from work clothes to PJ's or robe, missing out regular casual clothes. However, now I can wear what I like (within reason) to work, I choose things I'm comfortable in, and stay dressed until bedtime. I prefer being able to pop next door or out to the shop or pub without having to fuss about getting dressed again, and there's no embarrassment if a friend or one of the kids mates drops by. I like to feel "decent" if I'm chatting or having a cuppa with someone!

Don't the PJs-whenever-I'm -at-home brigade find it a bit limiting? And (odd question, I know) but do you wear undies under the PJ's? I don't think I'd feel right being knickerless in company!

Not my thing to be honest, but my husband... He's in his dressing gown before he even says hello sometimes, and I can't say I blame him, being trussed up in a suit and tie for 12 hours a day. Poor chap. Let him have his luxury!

Love my pjs. Don’t know what your issue is with them? Each to their own...

It's not just a comfort thing, though, that's what I mean. It's about saying, "That's it, no more 'busy' stuff, no more obligations, time to unwind."

I hate wearing pyjamas during the day. Even if I’m home I’m up, showered and dressed by 6-7am. I just worry somebody will come to the door.

There’s a lady over the road from me. Her Dc are older than mine and walk themselves to school so she’s often out smoking in her pjs and dressing gown in the afternoon (on her days off). I don’t judge her for it. It’s her day off to do now she wishes.

I do often put my Pjs on at 6pm after a long day. No one turns up to the house after that time 🤣

#fizzyice@ why is there always someone like you lurking on every thread and trying to imply that anyone who posts a mildly curious question on a chat forum is obviously consumed with the matter and eaten away by it?
Bizarre attitude.

I get changed not long after getting home from work/childcare pick up. By then I have been out of the house approaching 11 hours, I've been on trains, tubes and buses and my work clothes are tights, tailored dresses/trousers and smart tops. I feel grubby and uncomfortable by this point so its shower and change inot either PJ's or yoga pants and a vest top.