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Does anyone else just stay in their pajamas if you're not going out

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AliceJane Tue 05-Jan-21 14:48:12

I wanna know if I'm just being lazy haha. I just don't see the point in getting into nicer clothes if I'm just going to sit in my house all day. I suffer from RA and getting dressed is a struggle sometimes anyway.

Although I did get myself dressed this morning as I went out for a walk along the seafront. I can safely say it was freezing.

Hope you're all keeping well xx

Nonogran Wed 06-Jan-21 09:10:43

Gosh no! Up, shower, dress suitably for weather, hair, lippy, earrings. Can't imagine being in nightclothes all day & then, going to bed in same garb. Big no no from me. Each to his own I suppose.

Luckygirl Wed 06-Jan-21 09:14:02

I do have the heating on, but not in all the rooms all the time - mostly just in the room I am in.

I live in a rather sprawling 3/4-bed bungalow. Only one of the bedrooms is in use so I only put the radiator on in there, and only for an hour or so before I go to bed. I mainly have the heating on in the living/dining room which is large with large windows and french doors - not a lot of wall around!

I have a wood burner which is great, but makes me wheeze - there is nothing wrong with it, it is just that it dries the air out. I do have it on quite a lot though to supplement the heating.

It is horrifying to watch the oil going down and down!

lemongrove Wed 06-Jan-21 09:17:08

Has the OP returned yet?

lemongrove Wed 06-Jan-21 09:20:35

Luckygirl it’s called central heating for a good reason?
Have all the radiators on but turned lower in the other rooms.
Nobody should have to wear all those layers unless they have a medical condition.

Riverwalk Wed 06-Jan-21 09:21:55

I'm no expert on fuel consumption but is it not better to have the heating on in all rooms, at a lower temperature, simply to keep the fabric of the house warm?

Marthjolly1 Wed 06-Jan-21 09:23:01

Covid hasn't changed my daily routine of coffee in bed before getting up, 20-30min exercise, shower, dress, make-up, perfume, a little jewellery. I just wouldn't feel right if I couldn't have this in my life. I know would quickly become depressed if I stayed in nightwear once out of bed.

petunia Wed 06-Jan-21 09:23:02

During my nurse training, in the dark ages, patients were encouraged to wear normal clothes as they progressed through the healing process (none of your same day discharge in those days!). So a wash and into normal clothes was thought to prevent a “patient” mentality and encourage normality. That is ,sloping around feeling ill. For those that chose not to, there was a difference. Barely washed, hair uncombed, tatty old PJ's versus washed, brushed and even lipstick for the women. The washed and dressed certainly seemed more on the mend by their behaviour alone.

I certainly feel as though Ive got a grip on the day once I'm showered and dressed, even if I'm not going out.

JdotJ Wed 06-Jan-21 09:45:14

No

Lucca Wed 06-Jan-21 09:45:26

lemongrove

Has the OP returned yet?

No sign. I don’t understand those who start a thread and never return, but then nor do I understand those who don’t read a whole thread before posting.

Casdon Wed 06-Jan-21 09:48:01

I never do, it just doesn’t feel right somehow. I have to walk the dog anyway, but I’m not really a sitting about person, and even at the moment I prefer to feel ready to go, even if it’s only into the garden or to answer the front door. Jeans and a sweatshirt for me.

Pittcity Wed 06-Jan-21 09:48:23

Sitting in my PJs now but need to shower before I feel human. I will wear joggers and a jumper. Don't get back into PJs until ready for bed.

antheacarol55 Wed 06-Jan-21 09:50:17

It depends on my mood some days I think what is the point then another day I get up and get dressed .

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 06-Jan-21 09:50:32

I do not have any heating on in my bedroom (OH sleeps in a separate room) and sleep under a summer weight duvet. I wear a sleeveless short cotton nightdress. Most of my family wear nothing in bed.

jaylucy Wed 06-Jan-21 09:50:57

My son and I declared Christmas Day a pj day. Had a shower first thing and put on clean pjs and my long zip up robe. My son had his shower and wore a t shirt and pj bottoms!
Otherwise , smart dressing has gone out of the window - track suit bottoms and a jersey top/t shirt with a cardigan or sweatshirt over the top is my usual wardrobe but see no problem in staying in pjs if it suits you!

Ailidh Wed 06-Jan-21 09:58:08

Never. Ever.
However, it's to do with giving definition and shape to my day, which is crucial to my mental health.

This morning I had got up, washed, dressed, said Morning Prayer, drank a mug of coffee, walked the dog (albeit not far because of the ice rink conditions), washed and dried my hair, put my make up on, and was drinking my second cup of coffee when the Iceland delivery arrived at 05:55.

It just makes me feel good but in no way better than anyone with other choices.

Natasha76 Wed 06-Jan-21 09:59:13

I think for mental health they are advising that people get showered and dressed as normal.
I personally wear clothes that I am comfortable in but I was doing before lockdown anyway. I don't think I'd like to be wearing the same clothes all day that I've just slept in.

Noreen3 Wed 06-Jan-21 10:01:28

I couldn't spend all day in pyjamas.I wear something comfortable,and always wear jewellery and makeup,then I change back into pjs and dressing gown to watch tv in the evening.

inishowen Wed 06-Jan-21 10:01:40

Its 10 am and I'm not dressed yet. Husband has been to the dentist and is back at home. I feel lazy.

WOODMOUSE49 Wed 06-Jan-21 10:06:21

No nightwear. Comfy warm clothes though. Need to walk the dog. Walk does me good as well even on a frosty day like today.

Lilyflower Wed 06-Jan-21 10:07:52

When I wake up I have breakfast and do household chores in my jammies.

However, my clothes are my armour. I wash, shampoo and blow dry my hair, don clean, ironed clothes and jewellery and do battle with the rest of the day.

I am like Kate Hardcastle in 'She Stoops to Conquer' and do the busy-work chores in the morning and swan about as the mistress of the house in the afternoon. The house always looks fabulous as the staff do their (my) job well.

Lesley60 Wed 06-Jan-21 10:09:23

It depends how I feel on the day I often wear my pyjamas during the day as they are so comfy.
I don’t wear them in bed so it’s just like wearing comfy clothes, you are in your own house so wear what you want it’s not as if you are going out have unexpected visitors

Genty Wed 06-Jan-21 10:12:05

No pyjamas, but I wear kaftans all the time as they are so comfy and loose fitting. Due to illness wearing anything fitted causes me too much pain!

JKB73 Wed 06-Jan-21 10:13:54

Not just me then! As I live alone even got to the point of not wearing a bra as no-one arriving un-announced. Can recommend M&S lace edged vests as cosy and as it has lycra stops boobs wobbling about ??

Hil1910 Wed 06-Jan-21 10:20:40

My OH hates it if I stay in PJs all day so I do tend to dress for the day ahead. That’s if you call leggings and a jumper dressy. However I discovered M&S Flexfit range last week and think that will be the way ahead during winter lockdown. Unfortunately they’re pretty much sold out of my size online so I’m hoping they’ll get more stock.

wot Wed 06-Jan-21 10:20:46

There was a film in the 50's called "A Woman in a Dressing Gown" about a depressed woman.