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Do You Get Dressed Everyday

Jordan2 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:40:39 GMT

Do you get dressed everyday even if you have no plans to go out, or do you stay in your pajamas or robe? When my mother was alive, I made her get dressed everyday, I felt it's a new day, if you don't get dressed it's like your giving up on life. I will admit there are days I force myself to get out of bed, get dressed, when I don't feel like it, but I do.

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ROMARY — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:44:56 GMT

It's probably a good idea to get dressed.

Although, around here, I see a few young-ish women (maybe in around their 30's-40's) wear their pj's in their front yards. Cute pj's: plaids, prints, etc.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:45:55 GMT

When I'm not working, I only get out of "house clothes" if I have to go somewhere. I'm single and live alone.

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alicedee — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:46:40 GMT

Normally I only stay in pj's if I am sick. But today was cold and rainy.....and I was really tempted to have a pj day. Made myself hop in the shower and get dressed, though!

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Xivambala — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:48:51 GMT

If I'm not going out, and not expecting anyone over, sometimes I change clothes, and sometimes not. That's part of the fun of retirement. It's my time now to do what I want

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:48:55 GMT

Yes! I'd feel like a slug if I didn't.

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Venezia — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:52:49 GMT

Yes, I get up and dressed every day. Despite the current circumstances, you still never know, if someone is going to show up at the door, even if it's only a package being delivered. I've also been doing a lot of work around my house and garage during this pandemic; I need to be dressed.

I can't imagine going through the day in PJs, if I'm not sick. To me, that's the start of a slippery slope.

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Maestra1 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:53:00 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
Do you get dressed everyday even if you have no plans to go out, or do you stay in your pajamas or robe? When my mother was alive, I made her get dressed everyday, I felt it's a new day, if you don't get dressed it's like your giving up on life. I will admit there are days I force myself to get out of bed, get dressed, when I don't feel like it, but I do.

absolutely and wear makeup also.

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ID2 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:54:18 GMT

Do people actually do that? Not get dressed? I can actually say I have NEVER not gotten dressed in any day of my life. If I'm ever sick I wear sweats. Pajamas are for sleeping.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:54:20 GMT

Yes.

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Mz iMac — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:56:23 GMT

"it's a new day, if you don't get dressed it's like your giving up on life."

I'm retired. That means I've givin up on life for the last 20 yrs as I am typing this in my PJ's.

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software — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:57:04 GMT

Every so often I do end up in PJs all day but rarely

I have cats, so there's no staying in bed, no matter how I feel.

If the cats don't get me, the call of nature will.

When I get dressed, if you can call it that, it's pull on pants or shorts & a t-shirt. Nothing I would wear outside unless it's to work in the yard.

At one time years ago, when I was still working, a school teacher in my Sunday school class never got out of her PJs all summer on her school break. Not once. I don't know how she managed but I would have never guessed. She cared about her appearance & had plenty of energy & personality.

For the elderly, it's probably good for mental health to have that transition from bedclothes to house clothes.

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samlet — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:57:26 GMT

On days I don't go to work, I will eventually take a shower and put on a clean at home 'uniform.' The uniform is a tshirt, soft jogger pants, and a sweatshirt, if I get cold. I really value being comfortable which means no bra, which I always wear outside my home and to work. I will not wear the at home uniform to run errands.

I see people wear pajamas to run errands, but I am not comfortable with that, but that is their business. I saw a whole family in the airport late at night to pick up their 'dad.' They we're all in their tasteful pajamas which I thought was really cute!

Sam

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Roscoe the Rascal — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:59:55 GMT

I do. I might lounge a little longer on day off but always get dressed and moving.

I am more of the type to get into pjs earlier at night and up and rolling earlier.

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Spurt — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:14:52 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
Do you get dressed everyday even if you have no plans to go out, or do you stay in your pajamas or robe? When my mother was alive, I made her get dressed everyday, I felt it's a new day, if you don't get dressed it's like your giving up on life. I will admit there are days I force myself to get out of bed, get dressed, when I don't feel like it, but I do.

@Jordan2

My mom said even if you're sick get out of those PJ's and put on some regular clothes....it helps your state of mind and you feel better about your day!

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Anonymous032819 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:59:16 GMT

Nope!

Some of my favorite days are the ones where I spend all day in my jammies!😊

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LindaSal — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:04:36 GMT

Guess I may be in the minority here but I admit I have pajama days and I'm fine emotionally! ( LOL ) Most days I am up and dressed, sometimes if I am not going anywhere I will just put on comfy sweats and a tshirt (somewhat presentable) especially when the weather is cold and rainy/snowy. I like to be cozy and did before all of this new way of living. It's how I am dressed today, it's football sunday, woohoo!!

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:05:01 GMT

@Jordan2 I'm retired and am alone 11 hrs. a day while DD works. Well, unless you count the cats.

I get dressed if I go out and I couldn't care less if I go out. I have several nightshirts and robes. They are comfy and no one sees me. If I know someone is coming, like the guy to winterize the furnance, I get dressed otherwise nope.

If DD, no matter how well intended, tried to make me get dressed.....well, we would have a serious "chat". I'm not senile and can do what I want. She is an adult and I don't tell her what to do either.

She made the mistake once, after her Dad died, and said I needed to get out of the house more. Let's just say she only did it once. I politely, but firmly, told her what I thought.

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Spurt — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:16:57 GMT

@software wrote:
Every so often I do end up in PJs all day but rarely

I have cats, so there's no staying in bed, no matter how I feel.
If the cats don't get me, the call of nature will.

When I get dressed, if you can call it that, it's pull on pants or shorts & a t-shirt. Nothing I would wear outside unless it's to work in the yard.

At one time years ago, when I was still working, a school teacher in my Sunday school class never got out of her PJs all summer on her school break. Not once. I don't know how she managed but I would have never guessed. She cared about her appearance & had plenty of energy & personality.

For the elderly, it's probably good for mental health to have that transition from bedclothes to house clothes.

@software @CrazyKittyLvr2

loved, loved, loved your comment about cats.....so true, so true, cats get you up even when its 4 O'clock in the morning...😸😸😸....you can never sleep in when you have cats even if their food bowl and water dish is full, and treats and toys are readily available they want their pet parent up!

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hckynut — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:05:36 GMT

@Jordan2

Yes I do, and I very rarely go anywhere. Doctors Offices/Hospital, and now the ice rink once a week. Ice rink different types of clothes of course.

Only robes I have ever worn were in the hospital, when they had them. Most of the time those robes were a reverse worn hospital gown. PJ's? Been years, or decades. Don't even own any.

hckynut