Do you change into old clothes at home or stay dressed?

[Blueflutterby]

Probably an odd question
But just out of curiosity
How many of you get changed when you get home ,and just wear ,old or to big , clothes round the house?
Assuming you have bought yourself some nice summer clothes,do you wear them all day ,even to clean and cook in ?
Or do you get changed to scruffs when you get in ..
I get changed in to clothes that are 3 sizes to big ,and then wonder why I don't want to go back out again..but we have dogs ...And dog hair sticks to black badly .
Contemplating throwing out all my old to big clothes and just wearing the ones that fit all day ,with no change

I have a thin cotton house coat now so I wear that over my nice clothes at home and for cleaning.

Gosh I couldn't do that
PJ's go on right before bed ,and I get changed before I do anything in a morning
I definitely couldn't clean in pj ..

My nans used to wear one of those in the 70s
Kept her clothes nicely clean

I need a declutter and a shopping trip for lounge wear

My work clothes are smart-casual/casual and I don't change when I get home - but I do have different WFH clothes (jeans, comfy loose trousers/tops) that are more comfy and casual but not to the extent I would feel the need to change to go to the shops etc. I like having different clothes for work office vs WFH. don't wear PJs (ever) or classic loungewear though. I do like to feel that I can pop out randomly without changing. I do tend to get dressed late if WFH though and explain to delivery people that I am actually working and will get dressed by lunch time....

I keep one set of very old clothes for painting and decorating, but chuck out anything holey. I do keep things that don't fit as I fluctuate sizewise.
I buy comfies for home, could be leggings that I also wear for gym/yoga, could be joggers for winter or shorts for summer, or a jersey knee length dress with pockets. My going outside dresses are long and I don't like wearing them for going up and down stairs with full hands.
But I don't keep stained/worn clothes to wear at home, I like to feel presentable always. If I'm cooking I wear an apron over whatever I'm wearing, and I almost always get changed when I get home, always have done. If I'm going out in the evening I might get changed again.

Do you not think your impressive lost 11 stone might have been usefully added to your OP, @Blueflutterby? 😄 I’m sure significant weight loss is something more and more people are experiencing - but my domestic clothing habits probably aren’t relevant to that situation. None of the old clothes I wear are too big (my weight doesn’t fluctuate significantly) and I have a no qualms about being seen in them in and around the house.

Where are you all getting aprons from ??

Sorry ..I didn't think

I don’t think that “getting changed” is synonymous with “not looking nice”. I feel odd sitting around in my work clothes. I sort of want to separate work from home iyswim. But I wear decent clothes in the house - smart joggers or bootcut jeggings or jeans with a t shirt or jumper. Stuff I can leave the house in. And like others on here, I buy stuff specifically for that purpose. And I am always clean and groomed. I don’t wear nightwear during the day. There is a reason why it’s called nightwear

No worries - just don’t feel I can be helpful.

Change. We are farmers.

when covid kicked off one of the rare good things my work did was a presentation on routine. get up, shower ger dressed advised what to wear on teams calls that looks smart presentable but also comfy. don't wear pyjamas. what you wear has a huge impact on your head mood and productivity. Well done on loosing the weight. go up to your wardrobe clear out every single item that is too big give to charity shop or bin do it today so it's gone. look for clothes that are comfy but also you can wear anywhere. 80 per cent of your wardrobe should work for your every day life. you don't have to dress like a slob just because you staying at home. for example today am wearing dark angel jeans with a line shirt and birckenstocks. but I wore the jeans and shirt to the office during the week. I just wore the shirt tucked in with a belt , nice jewellery and flat shoes. so I looked smart for work but a little change am OK to go to the supermarket but I feel good about it. I am not going to change when home as I start to hoover. I won't take off till bed. please do not knock vinted or charity shops. vinted is how I have half my wardrobe as wouldn't be able to afford it full price. you need to know your measurements well. if clothes smell a bit leave on line for a few days . or go into the shops and take inspiration from manequinns etc marks has upped its game I think or use a department store with a personal shopper like John Lewis they are great

I don't have work clothes and non-work clothes.

There is very little in my wardrobe that I wouldn’t wear to work but I would wear on a weekend day. Maybe denim cut-off shorts, but that’s about it.

I also don’t understand PP’s who say they want to change into something comfy. All my clothes are comfortable to wear otherwise I wouldn’t have bought them or wear them.

Nope. I wake up in the nude. Shower, put jeans and a t-shirt on, and wear that all day until I take it off to go to bed.

I don't have "scruffs" or old clothes for home. If it's not smart enough to wear out, then its time to get rid. The only exception is a set to paint or do gardening in.

The only time I'm likely to change in the course of a day is if the weather significantly changes and I have to get the shorts out, or we're going out in the evening and DP demands a shirt.

Well to be fair I have white cats too 😆 the lint roller gets a LOT of use in our house 😆

I usually put pjs or jogger and t shirt on when I’m home.

We generally shower and change as soon as we come in from work due to the dirty nature of it. I wear lounge wear in the house and DH is normally in shorts and a t-shirt.

Always chage.

Although I don't wear old and tatty clothes at home. I have lounge sets, leggings, tshirts and stuff like this, bought specially for home.

If I go out (anywhere, doesn't matter, even the corner shop), I change. I don't wear leggings and slobby, ugly stuff like that when out. When I come back, I change into home clothes again.

Pjs at night.

Literally the first thing I do when I get home is change into an oversize tshirt or jumper and leggings or shorts if hot. I wear nice clothes out and always make an effort but for home it’s black primark top and bottom to be comfy, no way could I sit around or cook/clean in my outdoor clothes!

I can't be arsed to change clothes - other than going to the gym, I stick with whatever I put on in the morning

I take your point about 80 % of my wardrobe should work for most of my day .
I was going down the track of ,I just need lounge wear .
But maybe your suggestion is better
But wearing your clothes all day ..do you not find that you get them dirty cleaning and cooking for a family ..and more washing means they don't look as new when wearing them out of the house

Do you have a family you are cooking and cleaning for ?
I seem to get dirty doing those things and I think any nice clothes would get ruined, especially with dogs
Or do you just replace what gets ruined

no because I have spent time buying good quality clothes I don't buy shein temu at all now. I check labels all the time now before I buy. my sister laughs as I don't even check price 1st I check label. i recommend following andrea chong on insta to learn how to spot good quailty and what will last. don't buy anything with polyester or plastics in them. wool jumpers are proper wool or cashmere or Merino wool. as someone else said if wear a vest or something underneath doenst need washing as much air it out and spot clean. I have gone fond of more expnsive jeans like paige agolde etc and they wash and wear so much better than cheaper ones. again I have used vinted and second hand sites to buy or buy on sale. cos and massiomo dutti also very good. I wash only when need too. use bio powder no fabric conditioner or scent boosters your only coating clothes in plastic and ruining them. everything is ironed too I know people say its a waste of time but I find it helps keep clothes longer you notice repairs and makes clothes look better. I pay for clothes to be repaired and use a de bobbler too. buy better buy less look after clothes and they will look fabulous 👌 and so will you
just to add now for birthday and Xmas presents people buy me vouchers that.i can use in places don't normally afford ti buy myself something nice and good quality. go into shops during sales you would never normally step into you can find some fab good quality brands that are affordable

I do the majority of the cooking, and haven't damaged anything. I will occasionally change into my painting clothes for a really grubby cleaning job, but not usually for day to day stuff.

I do mostly wear darker colours, so possibly that helps. I haven't got many lighter t-shirts that would show a stain