Shopping in pyjamas

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I know, this has been done to death, but just went to the supermarket and saw a full family out shopping in their pyjamas. It's the first time I've actually seen a fully grown adult out in a full set of pj's (dressing gown, pyjama top, pyjama bottoms, fluffy socks and sliders). More curious to know exactly why people find this so unacceptable, because essentially they are just clothes. For me it is just slovenly and lazy. But maybe I'm being too judgemental. Opinions?

That’s like saying you can’t distinguish between jogging bottoms and tuxedo trousers. Technically both of those images show a woman in trousers. Clearly, to anyone with any sense of appropriate attire, one woman is ready for bed, the other can leave the house.

i can definitely tell the difference. I worked as a pattern cutter for 2 years.

Can you though? Both are a very similar wide legged drawstring trouser pattern. Obviously the tops are different - one is a gathered sweatshirt and one is a T-shirt. But really the main difference between them for all intense and purposes is shoes and pose.

Branleuse that YouTube 😂

I would look, silently judge - but then forget about it and get on with my day.
Same here.
It's possible to be comfortable and go out without wearing pyjamas.

@user143677433

That’s like saying you can’t distinguish between jogging bottoms and tuxedo trousers. Technically both of those images show a woman in trousers. Clearly, to anyone with any sense of appropriate attire, one woman is ready for bed, the other can leave the house.

i can definitely tell the difference. I worked as a pattern cutter for 2 years.

Can you though? Both are a very similar wide legged drawstring trouser pattern. Obviously the tops are different - one is a gathered sweatshirt and one is a T-shirt. But really the main difference between them for all intense and purposes is shoes and pose.

I can. You don’t need to be a pattern cutter to see the difference. I can also distinguish a bicycle from a car with no mechanical training.

It’s a combination of pattern, shape, material and general design.

Absolutely agree that it’s one of the most slovenly, disgusting, undignified things a person can do.

I can’t imagine what people of my Granny’s generation must think when they see it - men and women who dress up properly with hats and scarves and hair done just to pop to the shops. I still see pensioners dressed smartly in suits and ties on a Sunday.

Seriously, what excuse can you possibly have to attend a supermarket in your nightwear? I can’t understand why they aren’t refused entry.

Pyjamas don't just come in one shape or design. Neither do trousers. So it's totally arbitrary to say that one type is acceptable and the other isn't. It's not like going to the shop in a baby doll nightie.

Teachers who think it's appropriate to question or criticise what a parent wears to school (with the proviso that it meets decency requirements) need reminding that they are the child's teacher, not the parent's. That would be met with a formal complaint from me - complete overstepping on their part

Ugh. Even when I'm tired, disheveled hungover but need to go to the shop, I'll throw a pair of jeans on. It's not hard. At worst I'll keep my pyjama top on and zip my coat right up.

Lazy.

But what about if they are not doing anything else wrong? What if they seem like a happily going about their business family?. I am not saying it's ideal but I generally try to see the good points. If they are screaming at their child for wanting veg, judge. But if they seem happy, is it an issue?

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I’m with you, I judge. I was in A&E in the week and the amount of people booking in in their dressing gowns and nightwear left me jaw dropped. Almost like they will be admitted immediately. They walked into A&E but just in their pj’s etc. One then wanted a sick bowl and promptly walked around with it full, wouldn’t sit down or go into the bathroom. Minging cows!

I hate seeing the pj wearing shoppers... But come on, A&E is a TOTALLY different matter. If you're ill enough to go to A&E you're unlikely to feel up to dressing. My husband took me to A&E at 5am a number of years ago. I could barely stand from the pain. I was diagnosed with a perforated bowel, operated on at midnight and later told it was caused by cancer. Believe me, I have never regretted turning up in my dressing gown thst night. Never. Genuinely the least of my worries. Not even a concern. A healthy person food shopping is something entirely different.

@Kindperson

But what about if they are not doing anything else wrong? What if they seem like a happily going about their business family?. I am not saying it's ideal but I generally try to see the good points. If they are screaming at their child for wanting veg, judge. But if they seem happy, is it an issue?

I dont know. I just think, have some self esteem, some pride, some... class maybe?

Hmmm, I have been challenged more than once over the restaurant dress code thing, interesting that it was mainly by groups of men on warm days who felt that having to wear a shirt (t-shirt not formal shirt) in order to get served in a restaurant /bar near the beach was somehow in violation of their human rights.

Interesting. I wonder if these are the types of men who complain about breastfeeding mothers?

This is an actual nightmare of mine, finding myself outside in my nightie! How can people do it?

I used to work in a supermarket, we used to call it "jammie tramping"

Excellent .

They’re clothed at least. But yes, I find it a bit lazy. I have thrown my jeans and trainers back on with a jacket over a pyjama top to hide it. But that’s as far as I’ve ever gone, and it was only once.

I’m with you, I judge. I was in A&E in the week and the amount of people booking in in their dressing gowns and nightwear left me jaw dropped. Almost like they will be admitted immediately. They walked into A&E but just in their pj’s etc. One then wanted a sick bowl and promptly walked around with it full, wouldn’t sit down or go into the bathroom. Minging cows!

Unbelievable. Of all the places you do not judge someone's appearance, A&E is certainly it. Do you get worked up by the fact some people look ill too? Maybe they should have put a bit of slap on before they left the house.

I agree that for me it's the sort of occurrence that pops up in a nightmare in amongst a sudden high level mathematics exam and water leaking down the walls.

I can't get into the mindset.😂

They are not just clothes..they are bedroom clothes..for when you go to bed Totally ridiculous and slovenly...

I get there are some lovely pj's out there. Elegant and comfy. What I don't get are the logistics. Have those people shopping in the morning had a wash? What about underwear? Do they plan to wear those pj's into bed? How often do they change the sheets? I can understand why people shopping late in the evening might already be in PJs but again may I ask? Don't you need a bra to trapse round the supermarket reaching up and down to shelves?

I couldn't stand to get into bed in the same clotthes I'd been outside/sitting in the car in etc. Who would actually get into bed in their outdoor clothes? By going out in your pjs you're effectively doing exactly that!

It shows a lack of self-respect for their own appearance and lacks respect for others around them.

I did it once. I went see swimming. Got freezing, so went home for a shower. Then got into my onsie. Then realised I needed stuff from my local shop. Too comfy to get dressed again. Doesn't really matter. They're not naked.

Sea swimming

It's chavvy and common. Couldn't imagine why you'd want to do it.

I've seen women in their PJ's out shopping in full makeup on and rollers in there hair.

Wrong on every level. Totally agree with you. Slovenly, nightwear is for bedtime or chilling at home. I saw someone in our local Tesco’s recently shopping barefoot! Unhygienic at any time but doubly so now.