Judging someone for taking their dog for a walk in their pyjamas...

[Chevrotains]

Would you judge this?

Yes, I judge. Pjs in the day are a sign of illness, unemployed or CBA. Some people wear their pjs all day but I just can't. What if someone comes to the door?!
I agree with a previous poster who said it's the start of social degradation.

Not if it was was early in the morning or later in the evening. Actually, there are many reasons why this could happen: feeling unwell and being off sick and still needing to take the dog out. It's actually a sign of a good owner who is taking their dog out when he needs it.

@Yerroblemom1923

What if someone comes to the door?

well, as long as I'm decently covered, I'm not bothered what the postie/DHL/delivery people think of my clothes. Family/friends 🤷🏻‍♀️Who am I supposed to care about seeing me in PJ's exactly??

As it is, I don't wear PJ's. I'd care a lot more about people seeing me in my over stuffed birthday suit. I live in shorts/leggings/t shirts in & out of the house. I'll stretch to jeans if going into 'town'

Seriously, who has time to judge tiny little things like this? Does it affect your life? Nope. It amazes me how people find the headspace to care what a stranger wears 🤣

People who judge over insignificant things are a bit sad be honest.

I think society is divided into those who genuinely don't care what they wear and don't care how they present themselves, and those who very much care. It all got compounded with lockdown and wfh.
I feel mentally better getting dressed and moderately presentable, but it's very much a personal choice!
Now we have parents' evenings on the school cloud, I've talked to parents who are wearing their jammies! I'm just happy they want to engage.

A lady on my estate walks her dog whilst wearing a nightshirt. It'd be easy enough to just pull some leggings on.

I think society is divided into those who genuinely don't care what they wear and don't care how they present themselves, and those who very much care. It all got compounded with lockdown and wfh
I suspect you're right and caring about presenting yourself doesn't necessarily mean being dressed up and perfectly styled at all times.

I like being comfortable so have some clothes that are super comfortable like a sweatshirt and soft wide leg trousers. Both can be dressed up or down and are as comfortable as pyjamas. It's a very casual look but mentally I feel better when I'm up and dressed for the day.

I think that’s a really low standard if I’m honest. I know this goes against the grain, but I think it shows a complete lack of respect for both others and yourself.

The behaviour of people reflects the environment they’re in. This is a well known fact. If we live in a clean, orderly society where people get dressed before leaving the house, then we act in a more civilised way. If we stop giving a shit, leave our gardens to go to wrack and ruin and can’t be bothered to get dressed before leaving the house, we create a society where giving up and taking no pride in anything is the norm.

Think about getting dressed for work, it’s the same thing. If we slobbed into work (an office environment) in a tracksuit, how professional would you feel? Putting on work clothes seems to switch my work mind on and makes me feel focussed and confident. A lot of people find this.

Absolutely.

I mean once you follow that view to its logical extension, why not just wear pyjamas for everything? Work? Funerals? Church? Birthday parties? They’re all clothes, aren’t they?

I would find that really depressing. There is a clear difference, and making out showing a little respect for yourself and society is ‘try-hard’ is such a cop out.

@Jamtartforme - I don't even own a pair of leggings and wouldn't even answer the door in my dressing gown. That's how I am. If I'm at home I wear comfy trousers and a sweatshirt. I wear smart clothes for work, we're not allowed to wear trainers, for example, and I enjoy putting outfits together. I usually wear a jacket.
I like to feel smart and put together, but I realise this is diminishing in society. Just look at the threads where people think you can wear what you like to a wedding or a funeral. Posters can get very vehement about the "wear what you want" mantra.

I think some people have too much time on their hands to care about stuff like this.

I think reflecting on social mores does not indicate too much time on your hands.

I’d only think that you are putting the dog first. Some people don’t take their dogs out.

I often have trouble sleeping so walk my dog at odd times of the night so am often found in my PJs. It was slightly embarrassing when a police officer escorted me home to check all was well as they don't often see middle aged women wandering around in shorts and vest, Parker and uggs at 3:30am in November where we live. I did mention that perimenopause was kicking my arse!!

After that I now keep tracky bottoms in the hall cupboard for my evening wanderings 😂

Maireas
I agree with you, though the Style and Beauty boards have given me some ideas about wearing trainers with smarter outfits. It's not my cup of tea but some people pull it off.

It's as much mindset as anything. I find I'm more productive when I'm up and dressed, even if it's a comfortable WFH outfit. If I wear my slobby clothes or sit around in pyjamas then I don't feel motivated and get less done.

@LolaSmiles I agree with you, getting properly dressed makes me feel better, and more productive. I think nightwear is a psychological signal for me to relax, there's no way I could wear it during the day! I'm disappointed that I can't wear trainers to work though, because I do have a couple of smart pairs!

This sounds like a made up vox pop on Brass Eye. You can't be serious. 'The start of social degradation' — do you really think this?

5.30am, dog wakes me up and needs to pee. Coat over pyjamas and nip outside with him for 5 minutes. Judge away, I won't be changing that aspect of my behaviour.

If it was v late at night in the morning I would just think they'd nipped out to take their dog for a wee. If it was 2pm I'd probably think they could at least be bothered to get dressed to be honest. If I'm at home all day I just wear leggings and a tee shirt/jumper and take my dog out in that. I wouldn't in a pair of PJs.

Yes I would sorry. Its takes 10 seconds to stick on a pair of jeans

I wouldn't, but some people don't care how they present themselves, and are happy looking like slobs.

So, I suppose they can be like that if they want to.😑

Now we have parents' evenings on the school cloud, I've talked to parents who are wearing their jammies! I'm just happy they want to engage.

@Maireas do you find there is any correlation between these parents and how well their kids are doing? I'm not pre-supposing either way, but am interested. You might tell me there's none, or that these kids are more easygoing.

😱 please won't somebody think of the POSTMAN!! 😱

But then you have allll the issues of 'work wear'. I worked for a company where women weren't allowed to have bare legs. If we wore skirts we had to wear tights. We couldn't wear a top without sleeves. We had to wear heals (2.5 cm minimum).
Technically, I could do my job wearing absolutely anything. I could probably do the job better if I was wearing trainers and joggers. It might affect the 'look' but the output would have been better.

Haha yes! I get that vibe.

Personally I just Chuck on jeans and a hoodie for early walk, I would be too cold to go out in jammies!