Helly Welly Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Quite a few years ago, when the children were toddlers, I used to shop with Boden who did a range of brushed cotton tartan and paisley print pull on trousers that I loved - so comfy. I used to wear them when taking my kids to preschool or to soft play warehouses and this embarrassed some of my better turned out friends as they said I looked as if I was wearing PJ's. I probably should have cared more than I did I have two pairs of stripey fleece trousers from Uniqlo that look rather pj-like but they are sooooo comfy and warm i don't care. I wonder if they'd chuck me out of Tescos for wearing them I can't prove they aren't pj's but i'd like to see them prove they are I wouldn't dream of wearing pj's out and about, society says that you get dressed in the morning or go back to bed. You wouldn't go to bed in a coat so why go out in pjs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hubby says can he come and watch you Claret while you chainsaw? he mentioned something about a video camera...... Phil's already tried that one... talked about 'Chicks with Chainsaws' or something like that It just makes it easier to get all the woodchip off! Only in the summer though and I promise not to wear it to the supermarket. Do be careful, Claret, a chainsaw and bare flesh sounds a little scary... remember 'elfin-safety'. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Do be careful, Claret, a chainsaw and bare flesh sounds a little scary... remember 'elfin-safety'. Saronne x Perhaps I should lend Clare all the safety gear we have to use with with our chainsaw - she could even wear it shopping then!...........we have a really fetching pair of trousers.....better than PJs any day - add the helmet and visor and gloves and she'd have the shopping done in record time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I would agree with some on here that PJs/ or PJ-like clothes are not so bad if people are covered up. After all, our local Tesco is a 24 hour one, so it shouldn't be too surprising to see a few PJs at midnight or later. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Do be careful, Claret, a chainsaw and bare flesh sounds a little scary... remember 'elfin-safety'. Saronne x Perhaps I should lend Clare all the safety gear we have to use with with our chainsaw - she could even wear it shopping then!...........we have a really fetching pair of trousers.....better than PJs any day - add the helmet and visor and gloves and she'd have the shopping done in record time! I have all the gear, and am careful to wear the gauntlets, goggles and hard hat... with the bikini Back on topic though... the papers interviews a woman who'd been turned away from that Te$co branch for being inappropriately dressed... she was wearing PJs, no coat, slippers and the most enormous gold hoop earrings (wonder if she wears those to bed ) she really didn't understand what was wrong with going out and about dressed like that.... Mother-of-two Elaine Carmody, 24, was one of the first yesterday to be marched out of Tesco by a security guard for wearing her pyjamas in store. She said: 'I just don't understand it. I go in other shops in my pyjamas and they don't say anything. 'You used to always be allowed in Tescos. But not now, it is ridiculous and stupid. I've got lovely pairs of pyjamas, with bears and penguins on them. I've worn my best ones today, just so I look tidy.' It would seem that she 'dressed more tidily' especially for the occasion.... well, why not get properly dressed then, she seems to have managed to wear a bra, so why not put proper clothes on top? My grandma, who was never without her hair done and lipstick on would have had a fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Round these parts the only people that go to the shops in PJs, dressing gowns etc. are the hawkers (gypsies, travelling people) so no-one else does it for fear of being mistaken for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 My grandma, who was never without her hair done and lipstick on would have had a fit. Times they are a changing! I usually change from work/garden clothes before I go to the shops, unless were are going to the DIY shop, where it would be totally out of place to wear anything other than work togs, as it is a "professional" shop Actually I am not worried too much with what people wear to go shopping as long as it is decent . Having said that I have never seen anyone wearing anything too inappropriate locally. We live in the country so often see farmwear (though not usually wellies). Nearer to town most people are in normal daytime clothing. However we went further north in the summer and stopped at a supermarket near a popular holiday resort. Now that was quite different. It was really crowded and there was every type of beach clothing imaginable What was worse was the sand on the floor and the sickly smell of a revolting mix of perfume and sun lotion (and probably body odour) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 After all, our local Tesco is a 24 hour one, so it shouldn't be too surprising to see a few PJs at midnight or later. Saronne x Can you imagine sleepwalking, waking and finding yourself in Te$co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 My worst nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Mine too! When Rosie was a sleepless baby and I was on my own, I used to get up in the wee hours, get dressed and drive up to the supermarket to do my shopping. I decided that as both of us were wide awake, I might as well do something constructive. Going to work afetr 3 hours sleep wasn't so much fun though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Back on topic though... the papers interviews a woman who'd been turned away from that Te$co branch for being inappropriately dressed... she was wearing PJs, no coat, slippers and the most enormous gold hoop earrings (wonder if she wears those to bed ) she really didn't understand what was wrong with going out and about dressed like that.... Mother-of-two Elaine Carmody, 24, was one of the first yesterday to be marched out of Tesco by a security guard for wearing her pyjamas in store. She said: 'I just don't understand it. I go in other shops in my pyjamas and they don't say anything. 'You used to always be allowed in Tescos. But not now, it is ridiculous and stupid. I've got lovely pairs of pyjamas, with bears and penguins on them. I've worn my best ones today, just so I look tidy.' It would seem that she 'dressed more tidily' especially for the occasion.... well, why not get properly dressed then, she seems to have managed to wear a bra, so why not put proper clothes on top? My grandma, who was never without her hair done and lipstick on would have had a fit. This woman was in everything last week, I suspect she went in hers jammies on purpose in the hope that there would be some reporters there. As you say she managed to put 'tidy' pj's on, so why not proper clothes. On the have your say bit on the BBC, a lot of people were saying about 24hr opening, and it's probably students. This store isn't open 24hrs and it's no where near a student area, it's just laziness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 She could just wear track suit trousers and a t shirt or sweatshirt and no one would say boo to her - lazy woman but hair seems to have been done though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I think you're probably right about her; she appears to have done her hair and face, also found time to don her supporting underpinnings too. 15 seconds of fame methinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 It is laziness I would never even open the door in nightwear, let alone go to the shops in my slippers. I don't get it, when did we become so slovenly In the case of Waynetta, did she drive in those slippers, if so maybe the local bobby would like to pull her over and book her for wearing unsuitable footwear. If she's on foot, I dread to think of the germs on her slippers, and what she will be treading into her house. Dirty madam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 In the case of Waynetta, That is such the perfect expression for her, unfortunately she's not the only one like that in St Mellons. Here's another article about it http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/01/29/bananas-in-pyjamas-115875-22003152/ Again featuring the same woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Following the article Teabag referred us to, whether your have three children or no children, at some point in the morning you have to get dressed. Why not when you get up? Many women are single Mums with children - that is not a reason to drop the basic standards. There are always exceptional circumstances, but generally speaking I do think it is a question of keeping standards up. What has happened to standards I wonder? You do not have to pile on the make-up or look like a super model, but just be respectable. Nor do you need to put on the earrings (see Waynetta) I still get the impression that that particular lady wanted to be noticed. Sorry, I didn't want to turn this into a rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I totally agree Henriette! As a single parent who works full time, I just get up earlier to make sure that I am washed and dressed and ready in the morning. A friend has 4 children aged 9 and under to get to two different schools, and she doesn't drive; she's up at 6am to get them all ready and smart, packed lunches are made the night before and they are all dressed and tidy for the 2 mile round walk to drop at schools. It's not hard, just laziness not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 It's the self-serving attitude that is so prevalent; Me me me. When you have a family you have a duty to them and that means putting them first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henriette Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I think this is so right and so important. Being a parent, single or otherwise, is not easy. The responsabilities are enormous. What does seem to be forgotten by some though is that children copy their parents. In order for them to learn, they have to follow. I would have thought that it is easier in the long run to show them the correct way to do things. They might well fall by the wayside later in life, but at least the parent has done his/her best for the offspring. Incidentally, I was on my own for 4 years with my three children, one of whom was three months old, so I really can see from all sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I totally blame this thread. I dreamt last night that I went to Tesco in my night wear Trouble is,I don't wear anything in bed I woke up with my heart pounding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 that would have made it to the 9 o'clock news! Were you cold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Imagine the freezer section!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Imagine the freezer section!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 All I remember is pulling bags out of my Trolley Dolly like mad,trying to cover up. It MUST have been this thread that made me dream this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
