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Am I too old to wear a onesie?

(55 Posts)
grouchbag Tue 10-Nov-15 15:15:26

I don't normally post but I would like to know I am not alone. I bought a onesie - what better for watching television or reading a book on a cold evening? And when I told my daughter she laughed at me and said no one over the age of ten would be seen dead in one. So as I say please tell me i am not alone. I love mine

rosesarered Wed 11-Nov-15 14:57:49

Is this serious? do people go out in sleepwear? Never seen it here.

rosesarered Wed 11-Nov-15 14:58:50

Are they mentally unbalanced or simply monumentally lazy?

Persistentdonor Wed 11-Nov-15 17:06:19

Were you wearing it as a fashion statement or for warmth and comfort in your own home??
I would never wear one out, but why the hell shouldn't I wear one in the privacy of my own home??
I would never ask an opinion of someone whom I know to be unkind and derisive either!!

Auntieflo Wed 11-Nov-15 17:10:34

I think it was in Merthyr ? but no, I haven't seen this in Berks. Yet grin

rosesarered Wed 11-Nov-15 17:37:00

Of course,we may all wear whatever we like ( or nothing at all) in the privacy of our own homes.

hollie57 Wed 11-Nov-15 17:58:18

Hello, well I have never seen so many party poopers I am a nanny and I love my onesie's surely at our ages we can do what we like and wear what we like I can't wait for winter evenings to get my lovely cuddly onesie on and the log fire going and snuggle up for the evening with the dog and my hubbie,heaven (smile)

rosesarered Wed 11-Nov-15 18:03:06

Each to their own Hollie

JessM Wed 11-Nov-15 18:08:31

Try a school gate in the morning or very large supermarket if you want to spot people in onesies.

rubysong Wed 11-Nov-15 18:34:52

I love my tiger onesie. It is much cosier than a dressing gown. In fact I think I'll go and put it on. I wouldn't go out in it though.

TyneAngel Wed 11-Nov-15 20:01:11

Wear what you like, say I, but I'd reiterate the warning about the loo. I bought a twosie last year, from Primark I think, very jolly but very warm, so will now stick to my collection of Christmas jumpers - the shops are full of them this year and they do make me feel cheery.

rosesarered Wed 11-Nov-15 20:44:11

Hmmmn, you know what, I think I have solved the mystery of all those 'big cat' sightings, Grans in tiger and panther onesies.

vampirequeen Thu 12-Nov-15 10:28:24

Onesies look far more comfortable than granny bri nylon nighties and quilted nylon dressing gowns. I can't really comment any further as I'm usually found only in my birthday suit. Well not if I'm expecting company and I put on a dressing gown to answer the door (we wouldn't want to scare the horses grin

Anya Thu 12-Nov-15 10:32:35

Anyone over the age of 2 is too old for a onesie IMO.

rosesarered Thu 12-Nov-15 16:21:12

I don't think any of us would wear bri-nylon nighties and quilted dressing gowns VQ, do they even still make them?grinSpeaking personally, I'm fed up of infantile looking nightwear.we will be carrying teddy bears next thing you know.

Anya Thu 12-Nov-15 16:26:41

I bet we could design a whole new line in nightwear on GN?

How about that GNHQ....we've identified a gap in the market.

We could name the line GranDesigns, or would that be too like a well known TV programme?

HildaW Thu 12-Nov-15 17:54:03

I honestly have no problem with anyone wearing a onesie....to be honest they are darn particle my daughter has one as do her children and it means they do not turn the heating on until much later in the year....times are tough and she's very frugal!

My gripe is that there is still so much pastel nightwear and dressing gowns about. I much prefer a darker colour and I loathe tie-belts....there is no security if one is caught out with the postman etc. I wear PJs as dark and un fussy as I can find, and use a dark long Kaftan that does not scream 'Grannie in a dressing gown'. Why so many retailers perpetuate the 'care home look' I do not know!

HildaW Thu 12-Nov-15 17:55:17

oops meant practical.....silly old spell check!

Teetime Thu 12-Nov-15 18:03:26

I have only juts caught up with this yes a onesie or adult Babygro is not for me or my spouse but I would defend your right to wear it. I have got a vision now of you all at home in your various animal costumes - lovely.

rosesarered Thu 12-Nov-15 20:50:43

Hilda do you regularly get caught out with the postman? Naughty old you.grin

rosesarered Thu 12-Nov-15 20:51:47

Perhaps we should have a few selfies of you all in them?

HildaW Thu 12-Nov-15 21:26:26

Rosearered...lol, sounds a bit racy I know but we are right out in the wilds here and the local posties are a chatty bunch if there is a parcel or something needs a signature.

rosesarered Thu 12-Nov-15 21:33:05

You have been caught 'opening the door in your pyjamas' haha( of course there is a door in pyjamas, before you ask, at least in mens pyjamas.)

glammanana Thu 12-Nov-15 21:44:32

I've just ordered another one which brings my grand total to four,if I'm home all day and not expecting anyone I will wear one all day I don't care what anyone thinks as long as I am comfortable and cosy.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 12-Nov-15 21:50:08

" the 'care home look' " grin Love that Hilda.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 12-Nov-15 21:52:17

Both my grandsons wear onesies for sleeping. I would much prefer to see them in a nice pair of jimjams (matching top and bottoms too (note to DD hmm) and a nice Christopher Robin type dressing gown. The sweetness is going out of children's clothing.