PJ's in public?

creech6317
creech6317 Posts: 869 Member
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Last night I had just gotten comfortable (put on my PJ bottoms and slippers) and my daughter wanted me to go to the store with her. I told her I would have to put clothes back on. She said to go in my PJ's.

I just can't do that. I can wear sweats, mini skirts, short shorts out in public. But I just can't wear PJ's out in public. I consider them around the house clothing, not public clothing.

Am I odd? Is it just me? Are there things you wear at home but can't wear in public? I know some people have no problem wearing PJ's out and about, but I just can't do it.

What is the opinion?
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  • sissiluv
    sissiluv Posts: 2,205 Member
    I'm totally with you on the PJs front. If they are obviously pyjamas then they should be kept to the house...call me old fashioned but there are just some things that shouldn't get passed the front stoop. At most I'll take the garbage out in them, and I'll feel incredibly embarrassed if I do!

    And I gotta say, it almost feels like a personal affront when I go to a nice restaurant and I see someone there who looks like they literally just rolled out of bed, PJs included, hair unbrushed, etc.

    I try to be open minded but...yeah no. I won't cuss you out about it but I might give you a stinky look, lol
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    NEVER EVER wear pjs in public. Once you do, you've said "that's it, I've given up".

    It's not hard to invest a little effort, people.
  • Maribel_1986
    Maribel_1986 Posts: 457 Member
    I would never wear pj's in public! Like sleepy texan said, you gotta put effort in yourself and make sure you look good...when you look good you feel good :)
  • creech6317
    creech6317 Posts: 869 Member
    I am glad it isn't just me.
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    It's not for me. I can't help but find it lazy. I think people that do it think they're being oh so cool.

    I saw a girl in her 20's in a onesie in Costco shopping with her parents, she looked utterly ridiculous, not cute or cool.
  • Natashaa1991
    Natashaa1991 Posts: 866 Member
    make it legal PLEASE.
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    It makes me angry to see people wearing PJs in public. I have even seen people wearing slippers! How lazy can you get??:angry::grumble: :explode:

    The only time I do not mind is at the pharmacy, if you are sick, that is a different story.
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    If it's a lace teddy I think it's ok.
  • silky_kitten
    silky_kitten Posts: 171 Member
    A onsie?! Seriously

    There was a woman on my bus this morning wearing her PJ's AND robe! I hope she was sleep walking. :noway:
  • CalJur
    CalJur Posts: 627 Member
    Ghetto but I'm not mad about lingerie. Ha.
  • raginghadron
    raginghadron Posts: 1
    You're absolutely right. Wearing PJs in public (even if you live in dorms and you have a 7:45AM class) unequivocally shows that 1) you lack basic fashion sense and 2) have absolutely no respect for yourself.
  • tj1376
    tj1376 Posts: 1,402 Member
    There are just somethings that are not meant as public wear. PJs are definately on the list. I cant stand seeing people in a store walking around in them. I just want to walk up and ask if they were to lazy to change. Mean I know, but really people.
  • shak29
    shak29 Posts: 114 Member
    make it legal PLEASE.


    I second this.
  • honey_bee_keysha
    honey_bee_keysha Posts: 773 Member
    I won't lie I used to wear my PJ's in public in college. But, I only used to do that when I had to drive a friend to Walmart and it was like 3am. Otherwise, I say no to wearing PJ's in public.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I think that is more of a teenager thing. As a teenager I would once and a while get up out of bed in my pj's and just go to school and I also carried a lunch box with trippy looking ballerina bunnies. But, my pj's were a sweat shirt and stretchy pants. Teenagers love to test the limits of fashion in just about every way. I wouldn't go out in pj's now. Teenagers can get away with stuff like that (at that age we looked hot in everything...not that I knew that back then because I didn't).
  • pawoodhull
    pawoodhull Posts: 1,759 Member
    I think once you get through about 3rd grade it's just inappropriate, so I'm with you. Lounge pants, OK. I have some lounge pants in micro fiber, not the same thing as PJs at all. :huh: Oh and then there's the people who wear their slippers too and I wonder if they are too lazy to get dressed, have nothing clean or just really don't have anyreal clothes to wear? You know?
  • anifani4
    anifani4 Posts: 457 Member
    Depends on the PJs. What fabric, what style. Also where you are going. Late at night to pick up some essential, especially if you wear a coat over them...I say ok. But personally I couldn't make that choice because I don't have any, so it's clothes or nothing.
  • cdngirl71
    cdngirl71 Posts: 2,641 Member
    Never ever should PJ's be worn in public. You look like you are too lazy to get dressed and no it is not fashionable. I've seen a few people even wear their slippers too. WTF??
  • bgelliott
    bgelliott Posts: 610 Member
    Ghetto but I'm not mad about lingerie. Ha.

    YUP... total Ghetto!
    Have some class, put on real clothing

    LOL about the lingerie!!!
  • Erin_goBrahScience
    Erin_goBrahScience Posts: 1,215 Member
    This is gonna sound kinda mean, but when I see someone in PJ's in public...I think "really??? you couldn't be bothered to take off your sleeping pants and put on clothes??? did you just give up on life?"

    I know that is super judgemental...but I can't stand it. That and house shoes in public.
  • carrietehbear
    carrietehbear Posts: 384 Member
    I admit it.... I've worn pj pants int public with a tshirt or hoodie. Most of the time it was a late night run to get medicine or late night food. But my pj pants are far more conservative than the tight workout pants that I've been to the store in.
  • rgohm
    rgohm Posts: 294 Member
    I love my pajamas and would live in them if I could, but I can't because there is a real world out there and I don't want people to think I am giving up on at least trying to look presentable.
  • fougamou
    fougamou Posts: 200 Member
    I also don't like it when people wear their PJ to the hotel breakfast. Really? can't you get dressed before coming down to eat?
  • anifani4
    anifani4 Posts: 457 Member
    It makes me angry to see people wearing PJs in public. I have even seen people wearing slippers! How lazy can you get??:angry::grumble: :explode:

    Maybe they had a sore foot and slippers were all they could tolerate.

    Live and Let Live .... a good slogan to live by.
  • WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr
    WarriorCupcakeBlydnsr Posts: 2,150 Member
    Haven't figured out this fashion statement yet, myself. I have redressed to run out in the middle of the night to get something, rather than be seen in my pj's. The closest I ever came was wearing slippers everywhere for a few weeks and the only reason I did that was I broke one of my toes and couldn't put regular shoes on.
  • shanster23
    shanster23 Posts: 144 Member
    On a normal day I wouldn't dream of it, but there have been times at the past where I've stayed at a friends after a party and when we're super hungover all we're thinking about is FOOD lol and we waste no time getting dressed, when we're that hungover & hungry we just head straight on out! Hungover food shopping in pyjamas is the best!
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    Last Sunday night I was in bed and realized I hadn't returned my movies...so yup, I ran out in pjs and threw them in the slot outside the store...would it help if I said they were crotchless? they weren't but I'll say it if is more acceptable.
  • jaicatt
    jaicatt Posts: 1 Member
    Ditto-no PJs in public. A friend once said that keeping a nice appearance--not meaning expensive clothes, just meaning neat, clean, well-kept--is a way to care for others and show that you care; they're the ones looking at you.
  • rgohm
    rgohm Posts: 294 Member
    When I see someone wearing pajama bottoms at the store it doesn't bother me nearly as much as when I see people also wearing slippers! ew, the germs!
  • genericaroar
    genericaroar Posts: 51 Member
    Are we talking like matching flannel top and bottoms or what here? The onesie thing is extreme and a sorry attempt at getting attention if you ask me. I wear sweats to the store all the time...

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