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Too old for these types of pyjamas?

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SunsetsInVenice · 14/07/2023 18:01

38 years old.
I love the animal trend look at the moment on clothes and pyjamas but worried I am too old. You know the types at Matalan right now with the tigers and zebra designs. Just don't want to look silly and I know nobody else but family sees me in pj's but aibu to worry I am too old ?

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thesugarbumfairy · 14/07/2023 18:01

Yes yabu

missmollygreen · 14/07/2023 18:01

You are never too old for fun pyjamas

Maztek · 14/07/2023 18:02

I have giraffe ones from matalan they’re my fave pair! Came with a little matching scrunchie.

ThatFraggle · 14/07/2023 18:02

It's sad that someone would make you feel silly.

And even if you wanted to go to bed wrapped in tinsel, you should feel free to do so.

BIWI · 14/07/2023 18:02

What does your age have to do with it?!

If you like them, if they fit, if you can afford them, then go ahead.

GalileoHumpkins · 14/07/2023 18:02

Honestly, no one cares what pyjamas you're wearing.

RancidOldHag · 14/07/2023 18:03

Ageism is always limiting. Don't let yourself be That Person

chipsandpeas · 14/07/2023 18:04

i am 45, and wear the disney pjs from primark and i dont give a fuck

Itsnotpooitschocolate · 14/07/2023 18:04

I buy the silliest ones I can. Life is for living well.

Living well means being happy and free.

Wear what the fuck you want - ESPECIALLY to bed! 🐆

CopperSeahorses · 14/07/2023 18:06

I'm 59 and wear whatever I damned well please. I spent too many years listening to my mother telling me I was "mutton dressed as lamb" to give a fuck what others think. Wear whatever PJs make you happy.

SunsetsInVenice · 14/07/2023 18:06

Yes@BIWI and I also liked and saw the ones you mentioned @Maztek

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ACatCalledPushka · 14/07/2023 18:06

Wear whatever you want 😁

Itsnotpooitschocolate · 14/07/2023 18:07

BIWI · 14/07/2023 18:04

Those are gorgeous!! Get them and enjoy them OP

ThatFraggle · 14/07/2023 18:08

Usually, around age 40, you're going to run out of fucks to give about what other people think of you.

JustMaggie · 14/07/2023 18:10

I have two favourite pjs, one has Cookie Monster on it and the other Big Bird Smile

CC4712 · 14/07/2023 18:10

Is there an animal trend look now? 🤔

I personally can't stand animal print on anything other than a real animal, but If you like them, wear them!

Canthave2manycats · 14/07/2023 18:12

What has your age got to do with your PJs??!

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 14/07/2023 18:15

I’m over seventy and I love animal pyjamas ( actually leopard print is second time round for me) . 38? You’re a baby.

BIWI · 14/07/2023 18:16

I'm actually baffled, now you've confirmed which ones they are, that you would think they're silly, or that you're too old!

(Hint: you're never too old to wear anything that you want to!)

Itsnotpooitschocolate · 14/07/2023 18:17

ThatFraggle · 14/07/2023 18:08

Usually, around age 40, you're going to run out of fucks to give about what other people think of you.

Haha I wish

Maztek · 14/07/2023 18:19

I’m quite surprised at the answers. Usually in here it’s women being all frothy about women “infantilising” themselves and screeching about the patriarchy. I remember reading a pyjama thread a few years ago and the poster got torn apart fro wearing Disney jammies!

queenMab99 · 14/07/2023 18:31

I am 72 and overweight, I have some tiger pyjamas, long leg, with a matching scrunchy, they are my favourites as the top is long enough to cover my bum, and I am looking for some more the same style. I probably look quite scary, but no one sees me, so I don't care, they are very comfy.

feenac · 14/07/2023 18:32

If you can't have fun with pyjamas, when can you?

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