PJ's in public?

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  • pudadough
    pudadough Posts: 1,271 Member
    My mom is kind of a southern belle type, so she taught me that going out in pj's was one of the cardinal sins. I'm not as strict about some things as she is, but that is something we can agree on. I have done athletic pants (the loose adidas-type) but never pj's. I just think it's trashy. Very "People of WalMart." Just throw on some freaking jeans.

    Yeah, I'm judgmental about it. We all are about one thing or another.
  • JUDDDing
    JUDDDing Posts: 1,367 Member
    I work in the medical field, wear scrubs to work. What is the difference between wearing scrub pants in public vs "pajama bottoms"?

    The difference is that wearing PJs in public is a style issue.

    Wearing scrubs in public is a health issue. The whole point to scrubs is that you don't track germs in or out of the medical setting.

    Please change at work.
  • Mhaney
    Mhaney Posts: 467 Member
    What I don't get is.. why does anyone think that them saying "it's classless" or whatever your insult of choice is, means a frikking thing to anyone else? If I cared about what you thought, I would have asked. I wear pj bottoms often, and it's usually after a kidney stone attack, because my flank is ridiculously sore and pjs are the only thing I can comfortably wear. But I suppose the idea that I might have a medical issue never crossed your mind because you are so darn superficial all you care about is style?

    I suppose you people are the same one that think I'm wearing white pj bottoms when I run into the store before/after taekwondo class without my belt on to identify myself as a martial artist. My bad, I'll make sure I wear it next time just so you don't waste your scarce brain resources incorrectly judging me.
  • KittyViolet
    KittyViolet Posts: 220 Member
    Seriously, if I am in a rush, and I need whatever I need NOW, guess what? I'm hauling *kitten* to the store in my frickin' PJs! In fact, I LIKE to do it. My winter PJ pants are made of uber fluffy, brushed polyester; my legs have never been warmer. I have also worn PJ pants to my MRT classes if... ahem, the "washing machine is a little slow this week". I have a "PJ buddy" who also changes into his for the workout. Whoop-dee-doo.
  • HurricaneElaine
    HurricaneElaine Posts: 984 Member
    I could never wear my PJs in public. Why? Because either I'm in a full-length plaid flannel nightgown, or a skimpy silky little baby-doll nightie. Nope, PJs are not an option for me... :bigsmile:
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Yeah, I don't even wear PJ's to bed. But, I do wear a t-shirt and some fleece pants.
  • JessiC1984
    JessiC1984 Posts: 97 Member
    I still don't see being judgmental as being "hostile" That to me would be more along the lines of yelling at someone in public for wearing pjs. Not liking that people do something doesn't make one hostile, just makes one judgmental.
  • obolton756
    obolton756 Posts: 261 Member
    I just couldn't wear pjs in public. Ever. Always make the effort to get dressed! :)
  • Deedsie
    Deedsie Posts: 348 Member
    OMG, I just realized how pissed off everyone in my college classes must have felt. Here I was showing up in PJs 90% of the time and totally spanking all the tests/papers and messing up the curve. The must have thought, " I hate that lazy, dirty SOB that is totally screwing up my GPA and not even bothering to dress to do it." :laugh:
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    I still don't see being judgmental as being "hostile" That to me would be more along the lines of yelling at someone in public for wearing pjs. Not liking that people do something doesn't make one hostile, just makes one judgmental.
    Yep, when women put on makeup in the usual way, they are taking the physiological signs of sexual receptiveness (flushed lips/cheeks) and hugely exaggerating them. It's like wearing a blinking sign saying "I am 35 times more horny than it is possible for anyone to be." It's like if guys used a baseball bat to pitch a tent in their pants and walked around like that all day. That is hilarious enough to me, and then it's multiplied by the fact that women go through so much effort to look so ridiculous. But I also understand that's a cultural thing and I don't use it a a basis to calculate the content of one's character.
  • pudadough
    pudadough Posts: 1,271 Member
    I still don't see being judgmental as being "hostile" That to me would be more along the lines of yelling at someone in public for wearing pjs. Not liking that people do something doesn't make one hostile, just makes one judgmental.
    Yep, when women put on makeup in the usual way, they are taking the physiological signs of sexual receptiveness (flushed lips/cheeks) and hugely exaggerating them. It's like wearing a blinking sign saying "I am 35 times more horny than it is possible for anyone to be." It's like if guys used a baseball bat to pitch a tent in their pants and walked around like that all day. That is hilarious enough to me, and then it's multiplied by the fact that women go through so much effort to look so ridiculous. But I also understand that's a cultural thing and I don't use it a a basis to calculate the content of one's character.

    Nah. I wear make up to keep people from asking if I'm sick, which they invariably do when I go without. I'm extremely pale with natural dark circles under my eyes. I had an English teacher in high school who would ask me in a very concerned way if I was "ill" when I would show up to her class without my makeup on. I truly think she believed it and was not being snarky.

    Not all makeup mimics sexual signals, anyway. Bright red lipstick and exaggerated blush? Yeah. But foundation is a whole different story.
  • I sleep in Babsketball shorts , sop asl along as it worm enough I'd do.. but nah your not weird , this a new trend and I don't agree with it either
  • SilverLotusGirl
    SilverLotusGirl Posts: 537 Member
    I've seen it done, done it, thought it was cool, and thought it was a bit tacky. If you're comfy in your jammies and aren't going anywhere too special go for it. Lately, if I can't be bothered to put on real pants I'll wear yoga pants. Same comfort level but it looks a smidge nicer. The last time I wore pjs out I was going to urgent care and felt too terrible to care about how I looked. BUT if you're not comfy in jammies in public, yoga pants lol
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Wow. Where I live, it's pretty common to see men, women, boys and girls all in their pjs at the grocery store or Starbucks or something like that. I see it all the time, although, I don't do it.

    But, I do drop off my kids at school in my pjs. I don't leave the car, I just stop, they get out, and I keep moving.

    Instead to pjs, if I'm going to the store, I'll put on sweat pants. Somehow, that's acceptable. Same thing though, IMO, especially if I slept in my sweat pants. Lol.
    ^this
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    My wife is Chinese, and we lived in China for a while before moving back to Brisbane, Many older women wear pj's outside in China and its very acceptable,I don't think its lazy, Chinese women are very particular about their appearance and have special pj's for wearing when other people are around.
    Here in Australia its just for indoor wear, although my wife wears her's in the garden sometimes.

    Just depends on where you live and the local culture I think,

    Cheers , Ian.

    right. cause in colleges and in california pj's in some shape or form seem to be the norm, no? i remember how hard a former GM of a five star place originated back east thought it would be to handle beach side town people being asked to abide the dress code. he thought everyone in OC would go in with flip flops, surfer shorts, and pj's.
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    haha... I have NEVER done that. U need to respect yourself and I don't consider that respectful! When I go out anywhere, I want to appear like a young lady and wearing pajama's in public shows laziness and I do not want to stand out in front of anyone lazy looking.......
  • I have worn mine out in public,long gone are the days I care what people think about me!!
  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    I don't even own PJ's. I sleep wearing only underpants, so I should probably put some clothes on before going outside.
  • deceived1
    deceived1 Posts: 281 Member
    People are way too ****ing annoying when it comes to things like this. Why the hell would you care if someone was wearing PJs in public? Get over yourself.
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    I judge people who wear PJs in public, ngl.
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    PJs in public is popular with the teens. I don't get it. It screams white trash to me. **no offense to anyone**
  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    I've worn my pjs to classes before. To be fair my pjs are a singlet and athletic shorts so it's not a big deal
  • Flyersteve18
    Flyersteve18 Posts: 53 Member
    I don't care I'm wearing my Pillsbury Dough Boy "This is how I roll" PJ pants to work today cuz its freezing out and yeah... This IS how I roll haha. I'd basically wear anything out in public. Clothes are clothes right? :P
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    Haven't read all the replies, but I've done it.

    Had to drop my mom off at work a few times since we share a car, and at 6 am I am not getting dressed just do drive a car and drop off my mom.

    I also wear Ugg shoes that look like slippers but they are actual shoes. Things are so warm and comfy, that I don't care if people think they look like slippers.
  • katellanova
    katellanova Posts: 204 Member
    Cant say I concern myself with what others wear in public.. not my chair, not my problem.
  • katellanova
    katellanova Posts: 204 Member
    People are way too ****ing annoying when it comes to things like this. Why the hell would you care if someone was wearing PJs in public? Get over yourself.

    This. One million times.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I have what might be the most shameful sweatpants in the world. I can't wear those anywhere!
  • Urban_Spelunker
    Urban_Spelunker Posts: 3 Member
    I am a probation officer and many of my drug addicted offenders who do not have jobs, miss their 9am appointments, come rolling into my courthouse office around 2pm in their pajamas.....enuff said. Unfortunately, this is the stereotype that is burned into my brain when I see people wearing pajamas in public.

    I understand it is cultural and a mind set for some folks - but we do live in a judgmental society in the US and there are certain mores (norms) regarding dress code in certain situations.

    It really does not bother me nor do I really care as long as you are clean and have your pajama top tucked in, out of respect, when you come to see me at the courthouse. I would also advise that you not wear your pajamas in front of the judge when I take you to court for probation violations. He might not get it ...lol...

    Hey, if I could get away with wearing my pajamas at work, I would. A nice set of comfy flannels would be awesome.
  • Urban_Spelunker
    Urban_Spelunker Posts: 3 Member
    Stereotyping: a tool for simple minds to approximate the complexity of the real world.

    That made me chuckle as it was stereotyping those who stereotype. :drinker:

    Tough crowd.
  • LMT2012
    LMT2012 Posts: 697 Member
    When I was a student, I worked in a hotel bar to pay my rent and food - I usually got home about 3am.

    I got up at 8am to get the paper from the local shop (about 5 mins walk across a busy road) If I didn't get the paper, they would be all gone, bought by people who were returning home from church and I looooooved my Sunday paper. Yes, I went to the shops in my PJs and usually wellies as they were easy to slip on and off. After a few weeks, the staff didn't even blink.

    When I got back home, I got back into my still warm bed, spread the papers out and usually went back to sleep after an hour of reading.

    It didn't mean I was lazy or giving up on life or any of the negative things that people have said on here. In fact, it was a perfect way to spend a quite Sunday after a busy week. Sometimes it is a practical solution to a temporary problem, no more, no less.

    This actually sounds like such a wonderful way to spend a Sunday that I cannot deny the charm of wearing PJs in public in this instance. Also, learned the new term of "wellies" for slippers.