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Alternative to PJs for lounging/working from home

31 replies

leccybill · 22/03/2015 12:34

I've got into a bad habit of getting home from anywhere and changing into my PJ bottoms. What other kinds of trousers can I wear at home which are not scruffy PJs/joggers?
I'm looking for loungewear really, arent I. But not scruffy, baggy, dinner-stained awfulness like I currently sport.

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Skyland · 22/03/2015 15:09

Hareem Jersey trousers from next are sooo comfy. I have a grey and a black pair.

Costacoffeeplease · 22/03/2015 15:21

Yoga pants? I've got several pairs from when I was recovering from a hysterectomy and they're so comfy I still wear them

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giraffesNeedBigPoloNecks · 22/03/2015 15:26

I do that in the evening when I get in. And on days am not going out

nowitsenough · 22/03/2015 15:30

I lounge around in Yoga pants, a vest top with built in bra/support and a long cardi over.

Oly4 · 22/03/2015 15:43

White Company roll top trousers, vest top and cosy thick hoody. I wouldn't want to see my DH in PJs all the time and I don't want him to see me in mine!

Lardylassnomore · 22/03/2015 16:02

www.marksandspencer.com/wide-waistband-cuffed-hem-pyjama-bottoms/p/p22330798

Suitable for day time

VivaLeBeaver · 22/03/2015 16:07

Gap have some nice 3/4 cuffed joggers which are comfy and look ok.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/03/2015 18:03

I've got some Rosie for Autograph cotton/cashmere mix 'lounge pants' which I wear with an ancient cashmere jumper. Or I wear leggings (wouldn't dream of leaving the house in them) with a long H&M vest and a bum-covering cardigan.

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leccybill · 22/03/2015 18:15

Love the M&S ones, shame stock levels are as crap as ever. M&S have the most disappointing website ever. They do have the marl grey, I might get them but would have preferred the black.
Looking for something which is cuffed and made out of something that feels really soft.

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pieceofpurplesky · 22/03/2015 18:29

I have a pair of burgandy lounge pants from asda that were £6. I wear them with a black t shirt and scarf! Just in case I need to look smart

bluesbaby · 22/03/2015 18:40

Jeggings, or shorts. I like my hotpants and old tshirts Blush

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 22/03/2015 19:23

Uniqlo have some nice ones, I will go back when it's quieter to fathom out the sizings.

I need a lounge bottoms/ top because at the moment, I put on my robe when I get home (I have to change, cannot wear my work clothes indoors).
In the warmer weather though (and hormonal hot flushings) I'll need something layered and respectable.

holmessweetholmes · 22/03/2015 19:28

I never understand this pjs and lounge wear thing. Why do people find their normal clothes uncomfortable? I am currently lounging on the sofa, wearing... my clothes. I am perfectly comfortable.

HandMini · 22/03/2015 19:29

I wear Uniqlo heat tech fitted tops and leggings with a long cashmere cardigan over the top. I really feel the cold.

Rosieliveson · 22/03/2015 19:30

I tend to wear leggings and long tops and cardis around the house. I am comfy, can get on floor to play with my son and don't have to run around in a panic if the door goes.
It's dressed enough that I'm not a scruff bag when DH comes home from work still suited and booted either. Although he tends to change straight into loungewear too.Grin

poocatcherchampion · 22/03/2015 19:32

I know you didnt want PJs but I've got some lovely cuffed ones from sainos. I got them a couple of weeks ago and they are perfection in a pant.Grin

paxtecum · 22/03/2015 19:33

Holmes: the trouser crotch seam sticks in my fanjo.
My bra feels like a straight jacket.

Whatever I have worn for work all day, suddenly feels to uncomfortable when I get home, so I take it off!

Germgirl · 22/03/2015 19:36

I was just about to say Sainsburys but poocatcher beat me to it :)
I bought some harem type trousers, they're a bit of a loud print, a paisley design & I wouldnt actually go outside in them but they're really comfortable & they had several less eye-popping designs. I think they were about £12.
They're more comfortable than leggings I find.

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leccybill · 22/03/2015 20:12

Ooh, love Saino's, I'll have to take a trip there especially, haven't got one in my town. They really need to boot their arse into gear with the online clothing, early 2015 they said, it's almost April!

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ClashCityRocker · 22/03/2015 20:20

Neither me or dh can stand wearing outdoor clothes in the house.

I have several pairs of yoga trousers and dance trousers (there's probably a proper name from them - people used to wear velour ones a while ago. Pineapple used to do a lot of them) that I wear with old t's and vests.

I do like my lvoely fleecy pjs in the winter though!

missmargot · 22/03/2015 20:47

I really like both the yoga and the harem pants from Charlotte and Co. The website has a tendency to make the clothes look a little frumpy but I've been really pleased with everything I've bought from there.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 22/03/2015 20:57

Our Sainsburys have the Double Up Your Nectar Points Deal at the moment, so if you want clothes, now is good.

I saw the paisley trousers, very lightweight (I was tempted) but I didn't like the mix of patterns.
I did buy some olive green ones though Smile

JuneFromBethesda · 22/03/2015 21:01

Good thread. I started a new job working from home in September and have been a bit flummoxed by not having to wear anything smart, ever Grin I can't bring myself to wear pyjamas during the day, I'd feel too slobby, but loungewear seems like a good compromise. Although I still worry that there's a fine line between 'luxe' loungewear from the likes of Hush, and a Juicy Couture velour tracksuit .....