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dogsmother Sun 19-May-24 11:56:36

Do you wear separate clothes indoors to outdoors? I still don’t but really want to do this.
I want to get myself some joggers and tee shirts just for the house, but it seems I’m always on the go still here and there and always in the same outfits that I start the day in. Which as the evening comes are generally getting uncomfortable.

karmalady Tue 21-May-24 13:12:24

I generally wear clothes that will do fine for in or out, I make all my own so they are always nice and well fitting and comfy. I live in a small ancient market town and everyone here wears normal clothes, certaily not expensive designer

The only clothes I will only wear at home are the two kaftans that I made recently, if it is hot enough to wear them then it is too hot to walk into town

I will change for gardening and any mucky outside work and also, like today, if I go on an exercising cycle ride for which I often wear lycra

harrigran Tue 21-May-24 13:28:28

I wear leggings and joggers in the house but dress more formally when I go out. I dress according to the venue I am attending.

silverlining48 Tue 21-May-24 13:28:44

house clothes? 👍 yes always change into house clothes when I come home. Much more comfortable.
Then relegated to garden clothes, or cut up if suitable for cleaning cloths in garden or garage.
Or direct to charity shop.
Nothing wasted.

MissAdventure Tue 21-May-24 13:47:58

I wear what I put on in the morning until I get ready for bed.

I dont want extra waking, or not dirty buy not quite clean clothes hanging around the place.

MissAdventure Tue 21-May-24 13:49:41

Extra washing is what I meant.

nanna8 Tue 21-May-24 13:55:27

I change when I get home if I have been out for lunch and worn something other than the usual day to day stuff because we’ve got pussycats who like to snuggle up and shed hairs on me. If I am going in the garden to work I wear trackie pants or shorts and boots and a lot of fly spray because I get bitten.

grandtanteJE65 Tue 21-May-24 14:09:01

In cold weather I change into jeans before going shopping.

I never wear jeans in the house, always skirts, usually without socks or tights as I keep the house warm in order to be able to move at all in winter.

In the lovely warm weather we are having right now, I wear one layer of thin clothes - my oldest, as I am painting window frames and obviously change before going out.

grannybuy Tue 21-May-24 15:21:54

Yes, I have house clothes. I don’t buy them, they’re ‘ past their best ‘ trousers and tops. I put them on first thing if I’m not going anywhere. I always change into smarter clothes for going out, then change back to the old and comfortable when I get home.

Sarahr Tue 21-May-24 16:02:50

I have my going for a walk clothes, gardening clothes and cycling clothes. I wear comfortable casual clothes at home and change if we are going out. My husband laughs at me for always changing but I won't go out in my indoors clothes and I like to keep my "going out" clothes in as good condition as I can. I really don't like shopping for clothes nowadays as there is so much poor quality clothing out there, so prefer to look after my good outfits. No point cleaning the toilet wearing a posh frock.

sunglow12 Tue 21-May-24 16:37:33

I wear all my clothes all the time due to childhood bad memories of saving clothes for best that were never worn . So may well do housework in a long skirt as go to a concert in jeggings .

AuntyTrouble Tue 21-May-24 17:20:18

I go out and then put my pj’s on when I get home!! Comfy, warm, looks ok if you need to answer the door!! 😊😊

HeavenLeigh Tue 21-May-24 18:09:31

I keep the same clothes on from morning till around 8pm pjs go on. Obv if I’m gardening then I be in gardening clothes and if had to go out I’d be more dressed up. The clothes I buy are comfy clothes anyway so wether I’m in or out they look presentable

JaneJudge Tue 21-May-24 18:11:09

I have work clothes, house clothes, smart casual clothes and smart clothes and slobbing clothes

Goldieoldie15 Tue 21-May-24 18:16:33

I always changed my clothes when get back home after being out. Would never feel really comfortable at home with same clothes on

silverlining48 Tue 21-May-24 18:21:35

I have just come back from a hospital appointment. I usually take the opportunity of putting something nice on even if it is only a medical appointment, ( I should get out more smile ) but home now back in comfy clothes. Later pjs and d.gown.

Teel Tue 21-May-24 18:23:59

If any one is thinking of buying a g plan reclining sofa. Please don’t. We’ve had nothing but trouble with an awful clunk when the recliner is used . Had no help from g plan. Now out of warranty we’re snookered. Just beware !

Callistemon21 Tue 21-May-24 19:09:32

Teel

If any one is thinking of buying a g plan reclining sofa. Please don’t. We’ve had nothing but trouble with an awful clunk when the recliner is used . Had no help from g plan. Now out of warranty we’re snookered. Just beware !

DH has a G plan reclining chair.
Just asked him to recline - it gives a faint whine but no clunk.

I'd contact the store where you bought it, Teel.

Ps this is a thread about clothes!

MayBee70 Tue 21-May-24 19:23:02

My clothing since covid consist of pyjamas and non pyjamas. On the rare occasion that I do go out I have to do a double check that I’m still not wearing pyjamas. The only difference being that I swap pyjamas for leggings. The top bit pretty much remains the same confused.

Jaxjacky Tue 21-May-24 20:23:18

I only own one pair of emergency pyjamas and a rarely used dressing gown.

Tenko Tue 21-May-24 20:32:32

Jaxjacky . I only have one pair of pjs too . I do have 2 dressing gowns, a fleecy one for winter and a cotton waffle one for summer . But I’m not in them for long . I hate slobbing around in my dressing gown, unless I’m ill.

LovesBach Tue 21-May-24 21:54:26

Having spoiled several decent items with bleach or similar, I took to changing into old, worn stuff when I did housework. That has gradually become black joggers and an oversized black T shirt - it doesn't look too scruffy, and is now my housework and gardening wear - I have several sets. So comfortable. I like to go out looking smart and co ordinated, but once home, on goes the casual wear.

dogsmother Tue 21-May-24 22:00:21

Sunglo that’s brilliant!

travelsafar Tue 21-May-24 22:08:48

It's joggers and t shirts for me too when at home. I dress smarter when going out shopping or to one of my social groups, but change once back home into my comfort clothes 😊

Kathmaggie Tue 21-May-24 22:12:40

I shower every morning and dress smart but casually, if I’m going out for lunch maybe make more effort make up wise. Once home in the evening I’ll relax in comfy clothes x

Mt61 Tue 21-May-24 23:11:06

LottieLouise

I get dressed up to go out, even when shopping, and change into my comfies when I get home but the first thing I do is take off my underwired bra and put on my comfy stretch one.

Oh that’s a good idea, soft bras (like gym bras, only more comfortable) where do you buy yours? Most get a couple to try.