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?

Lazy, slovenly and an appalling example to set to your children. Makes me feel depressed just thinking about it. Just how far are people prepared to stoop?

@LST
Thank you. Taking things a day at a time. Dressed/washed/whatever.

@starsparkle08
Same here
I am saddened by how judgemental people are.

@Stoppissingonmyheather little bit dramatic!

I work in inpatient Psychiatry and basic ward rules state that to use any communal areas and the dining area one has to be dressed. It’s encouraging basic daily routine - hygiene, motivation, respect for others, and respect for oneself. It’s what we teach kids from an early age. I don’t think those on here disagreeing with folk shopping in their nightwear are being unreasonable judgemental twats.

Vursayles I didn't actually say that but now you mention it yes I do think they are unreasonable judgmental twats. HOSPITAL environments are not the same as supermarkets people like this look down their noses at others and think they are better due to appearance it could be compared to racism really but there you go

That's interesting to know @Vursayles. There have been some pretty horrible and OTT responses on this thread. I don't agree with the OTT responses, but it is very unusual to not get dressed before going to the supermarket. You would have thought that someone who is motivated enough to go shopping would be motivated enough to sling on a pair of jeans/tracky bottoms and a T-shirt.

Besides, it is too cold round here to go out in pyjamas for most of the year

I'm always puzzled by the dressing gown bit?? why not just put a coat on? and shoes!

Our lcoal Tesco has a sign on the front saying that people cannot come in in pyjamas and must not have bare feet
Bare feet????
Have never seen the pyjama thing -very curious now!

[quote Vursayles]@Stoppissingonmyheather little bit dramatic!

I work in inpatient Psychiatry and basic ward rules state that to use any communal areas and the dining area one has to be dressed. It’s encouraging basic daily routine - hygiene, motivation, respect for others, and respect for oneself. It’s what we teach kids from an early age. I don’t think those on here disagreeing with folk shopping in their nightwear are being unreasonable judgemental twats.[/quote]
People in hospital are getting support, encouragement, and most importantly, treatment.
Someone that is out in public in their PJs and unwashed is most likely not getting any of those things.

It's the l'ook at us look at us' attitude they flaunt about the supermarket in. I saw a pack of them one night mum in front flanked by 4 teen girls and i swear they had a portable stereo playing ' Here come the girls!'.
I have no idea what it is all about but it makes me shudder to think where the dressing gowns have been or where they are going.
When i see people like that i realise why we had to have instructions from the government on how to wash our hands properly or when to wash our hands.

When you think those poor men in the trenches had to polish there boots every day and wash and shave to maintain a standard while fighting for people to float about the supermarket in their bedclothes a hundred years later.

@Stoppissingonmyheather

Vursayles I didn't actually say that but now you mention it yes I do think they are unreasonable judgmental twats. HOSPITAL environments are not the same as supermarkets people like this look down their noses at others and think they are better due to appearance it could be compared to racism really but there you go

Are you comparing those shopping in their nightwear to a race

Ffs I've read it all now

OP. The kind of people that shop in pjs and dressing gowns are probably the type to call others "snob" or "judgemental". I'm happy to be either or both of these

@Stoppissingonmyheather I suppose my point was simply that if someone with severe mental illness on a hospital ward is able to get dressed before sitting in the day area, what excuse is there for the rest of us? It’s basic life admin, get dressed before leaving the house.

It’s quite common in some countries and I’ve done it myself once or twice, but usually just when I’m going to be in the shop a few minutes. Basically comes down to: why bother spending 10-20-30 minutes getting dressed to spend 5 minutes picking up a couple of items in a shop with a few strangers. I literally couldn’t give a shit what a stranger thinks (if anything) of my outfit.

When you think those poor men in the trenches had to polish there boots every day and wash and shave to maintain a standard while fighting for people to float about the supermarket in their bedclothes a hundred years later.

This is the comment of the thread. You win 😂

@Luddite26

It's the l'ook at us look at us' attitude they flaunt about the supermarket in. I saw a pack of them one night mum in front flanked by 4 teen girls and i swear they had a portable stereo playing ' Here come the girls!'. I have no idea what it is all about but it makes me shudder to think where the dressing gowns have been or where they are going. When i see people like that i realise why we had to have instructions from the government on how to wash our hands properly or when to wash our hands.

When you think those poor men in the trenches had to polish there boots every day and wash and shave to maintain a standard while fighting for people to float about the supermarket in their bedclothes a hundred years later.

I think you have made some interesting points there . It has really made me think When did our standards slip so low ? You go out , you get dressed Yes , hygiene can be an issue but be respectful and dress appropriately It’s just a common courtesy

I admit I do find it quite strange. I went out in my PJ's for the first time ever last week. DH was stranded and I needed to pick him up. It was late so me and DS went out in PJ's but we didn't get out the car. I did wonder what the AA would think if we broke down though...

@Mylittlesandwich ... I'm there with you!

I did the same once almost 30yrs ago, DID break down and had to call the RAC!

Never again have I, or will I, leave the house not fully dressed, not even to put the bins out!
Hair/makeup I'm not bothered about but definitely have to have proper outdoor clothes and footwear on.

PJs and slippers are for indoors, NOT for outside where the public can see...yuk, chavvy, slovenly, etc etc!

I wouldn't personally do it but everyone's different I guess! I don't think it would offend me especially with what's going on at the moment, I kind of think good on them! I think Tesco banned pjs at one point but maybe they're being a bit kinder to people during lockdown x

@B33Fr33

Leggings are basically thick tights! I wear thermal leggings under dresses with boots to work because my office is freezing

Are there parts of the country where this happens more? Our Tesco (near Sheffield) doesn't have a no pyjamas sign because it doesn't need one.

@Aroundtheworldin80moves

Whole family, including kids? I might guess at the 'Yes Day' craze. (Parents do what the children tell them for the day). Overall, relatively harmless

Exactly what I was thinking!

I live in a part of London that is considered desirable. I’d never seen people in pjs in public before so was reading this thread this morning slightly aghast.
This evening, I popped to the Sainsbury’s local and there was a lady and her two children in pjs.
I also read in the ahem, Daily Mail app earlier that a primary school in Crawley has had to send a letter to the parents telling them to dress appropriately, including not wearing pjs.
Heavens to Betsy.

Skanky as fuck.

Just imagine bumping into your employers in a supermarket when dressed in pj's lol which I do as it's a small world, I guess some don't have anything to lose.

Those that have mental health issues I can understand as I've been down that route and fortunately came out to a lighter place or those with other health problems or straight out the hospital but I'm talking about seeing families, couples and friends who have actually properly dressed up all coordinated in pj's that I roll my eyes. The ones I've seen in supermarkets, I don't even dress up like that to go to bed like that. You could tell it's done intentionally and to attract attention.

Yes I'm judgemental because they offer me that to judge. I don't sit in a supermarket talking to every person to not judge a book by its cover. You only have a few seconds to make a impression in every aspect of life and the more you lean towards what's appropriate in society, the better impression you will make and not look socially inept.

I think it’s a bit of tongue in cheek fun in a weird situation.

I sleep naked. I wear pjs in the house during the day because they’re so much more comfy than women’s day clothes. A couple of times I forgot to get changed before I went to the shops (although did have coat on).

If it bothers you, don’t look.

I sometimes see this. I am super judgmental anyway but I just have my mums voice in my head shouting about standards. I don’t want to police what people wear, it’s not my problem but I hate the message it sends out. You might as well have a neon sign stating that you have given up on life.