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HeavenLeigh Fri 23-Sept-22 09:28:13

I live in a town, and was walking out at 8am to pick up some shopping, and while I have heard that some mums do this I’ve never actually seen it, but there in front of me three mums in full pjs walking along with their children quite happy, no coats, I felt overdressed I must admit!

JaneJudge Fri 23-Sept-22 13:02:31

well quite early for being away iykwim

JaneJudge Fri 23-Sept-22 13:02:16

I've seen people in quite posh hotels having breakfast in the communal eating area/restaurant in pyjamas. I didn't know if it was unusual or not as sometimes breakfast seems quite early

mamaPow5 Fri 23-Sept-22 13:00:10

We were staying at a Premier Inn last week and were surprised to see a Dad and son at breakfast in their ‘jamas. Each to their own I suppose.

Doodledog Fri 23-Sept-22 12:58:36

I wouldn't do it, but as harmful things go it's pretty near the bottom of the list. I'm happy to wear PJs in the house until I want to go out or take a video call, and if that doesn't happen then I leave them on and change to a clean pair for bed. I've seen comments on here judging that, but I can't see why on earth it matters, or why anyone would care. Nobody sees me except Mr Dog, and he doesn't mind in the least, I save on washing and am comfortable.

Time was when people would talk about you if you went out without a hat, or wore the wrong gloves for the time of year. In years to come this could be looked on in the same way.

Barmeyoldbat Fri 23-Sept-22 12:51:45

Maybe it’s because in some households it is chaotic in the morning and it’s just let’s get the kids to school then I can have time to myself to shower and get dressed.

Baggs Fri 23-Sept-22 12:31:47

Perhaps people who go out in their jimjams (or "loungewear") just don't care, perhaps because their self-esteem is at rock bottom and they've reached the "what's the point" mark. At least the kids get to school.

Barmeyoldbat Fri 23-Sept-22 12:19:11

I am use to it and so don’t see much wrong with. When spending the winter months in SE Asia it was usual in one country for the ladies to wear pj all morning, doing their shopping etc, then have a shower and change.

Kalu Fri 23-Sept-22 11:37:56

Marmight

Yes, I agree it’s lazy but there must be a good reason why these folk wear their might attire in public? I have to get properly dressed to run down to my bin in case the neighbour sees me. Mind you, I do sleep in the altogether ?

You may be starting the next trend, going that step further and popping out in the buff! ?

Marmight Fri 23-Sept-22 11:06:38

night ?

Marmight Fri 23-Sept-22 11:06:06

Yes, I agree it’s lazy but there must be a good reason why these folk wear their might attire in public? I have to get properly dressed to run down to my bin in case the neighbour sees me. Mind you, I do sleep in the altogether ?

JaneJudge Fri 23-Sept-22 10:53:38

I suspect someone in a dressing gown in a park with a dog might be unwell

NotAGran55 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:44:23

8 years ago when my son was doing his A levels (politics and English ) he was invited to spend a day at The Independent newspaper.
The media sub-editor arrived at the morning editorial meeting wearing PJs and slippers. As nobody batted an eyelid he assumed it must have been his normal attire.

Maya1 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:44:07

My friend and l were walking our dogs yesterday afternoon and a lady was in her dressing gown in the park.
It doesn't really matter but it does seem a bit lazy.
Maybe it's to do with my age/generation but l get dressed and showered even at 6.30am for Finn's first walk.

Witzend Fri 23-Sept-22 10:43:14

I’m sure I’ve hear of schools asking parents to please not do this.
However I dare say that the sort of people who habitually do it are unlikely to give a monkey’s about any pleas from head teachers.

Kalu Fri 23-Sept-22 10:41:36

MawtheMerrier

Galaxy

Oh I love a onesie.

Especially with Vans from ShoeZone

Teamed with the right handbag of course.

JaneJudge Fri 23-Sept-22 10:39:24

As an aside, do shoe zone sells Vans now?

My husband said I looked like I was wearing pyjamas the ther day. I had grey stripped jersey trousers on and grey vest confused

rafichagran Fri 23-Sept-22 10:38:55

I could never do it, I like to shower and dress before I go out. I find it slovenly.

Callistemon21 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:36:12

And 2010:

www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/tesco-store-bans-shoppers-pyjamas-1942435

henetha Fri 23-Sept-22 10:35:56

Well, each to his own and all that, but I just couldn't do this.
It does seem lazy.

Callistemon21 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:34:49

It's nothing new!

2016:

www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/shouldnt-going-out-public-wearing-10810167

eazybee Fri 23-Sept-22 10:31:29

Presumably if people are walking about in their pyjamas early in the morning they haven't washed. Not pleasant.

Barmeyoldbat Fri 23-Sept-22 10:25:39

Went to our surgery this morning 7.30 to a an appointment and a woman turned up to join the queue in her nightie, a pair of trousers on underneath and a jacket over the top. She said she overslept and didn’t have time to dress properly. Loved it says me standing in the queque clutching a hot water bottle because it was a bit nippy this morning

Sassanach512 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:25:06

I've seen mums picking their kids up from school in the afternoon still in PJs and dressing gowns, must have been in them all day! yuck ?

Keeper1 Fri 23-Sept-22 10:23:47

We’re they wearing fluffy slippers? grin

Galaxy Fri 23-Sept-22 10:23:28

You have been warned about that Maw grin