Slipping into slobbishness

I am like you Urmston. I usually do not dress up on Sundays and now that Sunday is every day I see no reason to.
I did have to run yesterday though as my DS Facetimed me and I hadn't got my hat on!

It's easy to let standards slip if you've no reason to dress yourself up but for my own self-respect I like to wash and dress each morning unless I'm really poorly.
Last week I was lazy as I'd just learned that my regular visits were off limits for the foreseeable future and was a bit down about it. I just sat about sewing, reading and watching telly.
However now that the sun is shining and I'm in a better mindset I'm going to keep myself busy with Spring cleaning inside and out. The car might even get a wash and vac.

Showering every morning is non negotiable for me as I can’t stand not feeling clean for the whole day. I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week so no change there an don’t often wear makeup but always have a morning/evening skincare routine.

To keep my spirits up I’m treating myself to little beauty treatments with creams/potions to use them all up and will have a spending spree when this is over!

I dislike Skype and FaceTime because I have to worry about how I look. I know what my family and friends look like. I don’t need a video. Phone is fine as far as I’m concerned.

I do keep clean even so, and am very fussy about washing my hair regularly. I hate having showers, but am forcing myself. My clothes are clean but not exactly glamorous - designed for comfort!

A shower a day keeps depression away and a skin regime to ward off the wrinkles, but I’m making the most if working from home by wearing my Christmas ‘fun’ jumpers so I get more value out of them! ??

I am up and dressed as normal. Touch of blusher and mascara. I do not want to accidentally see myself in a mirror and think I am dead.

Slobbing is limited to when I am ill. I am not ill at present so I am not slobbing.

Cannot understand people washing their hair every day! My daughter does that, it’s bonkers. Even showering too much, why?
I’m very French ( the French use less soap than any other nation? but are probably using a bit more at the moment, I hope so...)
Ah well, just off to wash my groceries delivered from Asda.

I'm taking this opportunity to shower, do my hair and dress up every morning in different outfits. My partner and grown son are also at home with me (working) so really appreciate it. And it's funny cos I've lost weight too. Be positive everyone and don't let everything slide!! Missing my young grandchildren that I usually look after, but hey ho, time for me for a little while! I live next to a river and lakes, so can walk to the dog. Am very lucky! Larder fairly stocked up cos I buy in bulk and did that a couple months ago. Nothing fancy but we won't starve.

If you wear your pjs during the day they become a leisure suit?

Standards luv, standards!!
I am up and at 'em as usual. I don't ever wear "decent" clothes, but stick to leggings (on my mountain bike) and jeans when out and about. With added tee shirts and fleece.
I never wear makeup, and l can't bear the smell of dirty hair ( mine, or anyone else's).
Back off to work tomorrow. Happy days!
Do not blame the "slobs", l just ain't one!.

I am SO glad I’m not the only ‘slattern’ on gransnet. I am keeping clean but have ditched deodorant/antiperspirant. I think I remember reading that the chemicals from them were found in breast tumours and as I’m on my own it doesn’t matter if I whiff a bit.

Having a break from making the daily effort is Ok until it becomes EVERY day. Then one day you may wake up feeling comprehensively grubby which itself generates a feeling of "what's the point?"

Still in PJ's, hair unwashed(or combed) for days, teeth unbrushed, etc, etc. Pretty soon you're looking in the mirror at the Harry Enfield creation Waynetta Slob.

Escape while you can!

The early shopping hour is to give us oldies a reason to get out of bed. I did get dressed but DH didn't and has subsequently gone back to bed!
I was in hospital once for tests. I was quite well when I went in but after a couple of days of lying in bed, connected to a drip and being fed drugs I was an invalid.

I wish I'd had a haircut before it was too late. Now it's a straggly mess. Still have a shower first thing in the morning. I hate sitting around in my dressing gown.

I love long baths and looking after myself so I will keep doing it no matter what - I have lots of body creams and face masks to use so every day is a pamper day ❤️

The smart work clothes are washed ironed and put away until we reopen. I did read that everyone is just three weeks from discovering what colour their hair really is!?‍♀️

Well, we are all different, aren't we?

I personally have never felt tempted not to wash or brush my teeth since I was twelve, so I don't think I am likely to start now.

I hope and trust that both DH and the cat would pull me up sharp if I did.

I got 'caught' on Skype in my pyjamas -luckily the top half doesn't look like pyjamas! Straight off to shower after so I don't get caught out again

Apart from the nightmare shopping had turned into, things, don't feel a lot different for me in respect of daily routine. I did ditch the 'work' clothes (suits, work skirts and trousers), when I retired but still enjoy deciding what to wear and coordinating jewellery. Admittedly I am somewhat later with my self assembly nowadays (used to be up at 5 am every day for work), especially at weekends when there's 4 of us queuing for our one bathroom . However until I've washed (or bathed), put my face, clothes and perfume on, I feel disgusting and inhuman so no change in my routine, even though I don't leave the house every day. If I don't wear a bra, I will end up with bruised knees! Only real difference I've noticed in respect of footwear, is that I keep wearing out slippers, rather than shoes nowadays. Note to self for next supermarket visit, to add slippers to the list as the current pair are in holes!

Have to say I stopped showering every day when I retired. I do leave two days sometimes. I live in baggy cotton dungarees. They are so comfortable. I never used to wear trousers. I will get the linen dresses out come summer....hahaha

Ellenvanin-you are not alone.!
It has to be full makeup every day & my clothes must match & look good.
I could never bring myself to slob about-I'm sure if would be lovely but I'd not feel comfortable.
I do like getting my 'snuggies' -PJ's etc on in the evening though.

I wouldn't mind having a pj day but my Jack Russell wants his morning walk, so I have to get up and dressed each morning. I've been a bit sloppy and worn the same jumper for 3/4 days running which normally I would not do. But as we are unlikely to have visitors, there will be no-one to criticise. It will save on the washing pile. DH wouldn't notice if I wore the same thing for 6 months!
I have decided to wear a squirt of expensive perfume every day to cheer myself up. Might as well, as I'm in the at risk group, so I can enjoy it rather than leaving it to others if I don't survive!

I live with my daughter and her family. Dd and her husband are both still working but her day s off are today and tomorrow so we have decided that we will all be dressed by 9am each day otherwise the teenager will live in pyjamas for the foreseeable future! Lead by example ?

I'm also among those who get washed and dressed before breakfast and wld hate not to. I wonder what a quick count of those enjoying lounge wear all day versus those not would reveal.
Clocks go forward this weekend, my ritual time from changing from winter cord trousers to jeans or denim skirts for everyday. Enjoying planning to upgrade some lighter weight tops and tee shirts from semi-best to everyday.

Grumppa my husband is working from home and mentioned that "tie on" usually means he is at work. So we have been joking about him wearing his dressing gown and a tie...