Barefoot at Breakfast?

[Aisling]

When I was on the Magic a few weeks ago, a woman came in to Topsiders in a bikini, got her food from the buffet, and sat down to eat. I have to admit it bothered me, but I don't know exactly why. If she were at an outside table to eat, I wouldn't look twice, but something about being at an indoors restaurant eating in a bikini didn't seem right. I had to make sure I got a table where I coundn't see her while I was eating, it bothwered me so much. But outside...no problem with that at all. Is there a psychiatrist in the house??

 

[Ladyhawke10]

When I was on the Magic a few weeks ago, a woman came in to Topsiders in a bikini, got her food from the buffet, and sat down to eat. I have to admit it bothered me, but I don't know exactly why. If she were at an outside table to eat, I wouldn't look twice, but something about being at an indoors restaurant eating in a bikini didn't seem right. I had to make sure I got a table where I coundn't see her while I was eating, it bothwered me so much. But outside...no problem with that at all. Is there a psychiatrist in the house??

Ahhh, this brings back memories of our cruise on the Magic last year. Wonderful isn't it? I remember the atmosphere on the cruise was very CASUAL (sigh ) and I would expect more PJ, bikini, barefoot stuff there than I would at the Boardwalk Inn at breakfast.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

As much as I love pj pants I would never wear them in any place that other people would be around. Whether it was a school, gas station, fast food place, the opera,... But I love jeans too and most of my jeans are just as comfortable as my pj's so I never found it to be a big deal to put on some equally comfortable jeans. I saw a girl last night wearing pj pants and slippers in Wal-Mart and the TIGHTEST tube top. It's January! Whatever, it's just a personal preference to me that I look somewhat presentable and decent when I'm out in public. My dad always told me never wear pj pants out in public because if your car breaks down on the side of the road they won't keep you warm for very long if you have to walk or stay in the car.

***Also, I had two friends that we went on vacation with and they lived in their bikinis. We went to lots of places to eat and they would sit indoors in their bathing suits. When we got back both of them had horrible skin infections and one of them was in the hospital for a couple of weeks because her infection was spread through her legs and they had to get it out (without getting graphic). I never got it and both of their doctor's think they got it from sitting in so many places with just their skin rubbing on the seat. Maybe they should've worn pj pants . Seriously, being comfortable could always lead to more serious consequences.

 

[ElleBelle]

Although I would never be caught dead in my pj's in public--- MANY times too numerous to count, during our stays at the GF we have seen people filling up breakfast trays in bathrobes and flip-flops/ slippers at Gasparilla Grill. Heck- I figure for the amount of $ people spend to stay there- why not?

Edited to add: maybe it's just me- I do agree there is a time and a place- but atleast you're covered by a bathrobe. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm a labor and delivery nurse and I see people at "their best" everyday!

 

[twinmomplus2new]

I have seen the people in the Club lounges wearing thier jammies. And I do think that it's gross. The barefoot thing even worse.
I have traveled with people who refused to stay at one of the Nicer South Beach hotels. Because they didn't want to have to put shoes on the kids in the lobby. Fine by me..... I stayed where they require shoes, they did not. we had a great vacation meeting in the middle of the beach.

BUT... the whole mom's taking the kids to school in the car thing.. Really let THAT go! I take my son to school every morning in my sweatpants and T-shirt, That I wear to bed. I do not get out of the car and really do not see a problem with it. Frequently during this trip I am also barefoot. If it's winter I may upgrade to flipflops.

Its 2pm and a Sunday afternoon and I am going to Burger King drive thru we are all in our jammies and barefoot as well!

 

[k_k_100]

I am among the guilty Well... my dd is - Dh & I were completely dressed (in real clothes - not sweats) but dd went to breakfast at the AKL concierge lounge in her pj's & slippers.

She is 4 - and she was wearing a beautiful pink Sleeping Beauty dress gown - her slippers were pink ballet style w/ maribou trim... but, she was in her pj's Surprisingly, all of the CM's commented on how beautiful she looked. Now we have created a monster! She'll be one of those teenagers wandering around in her pj bottoms all of the time remembering the encouragement she got at Disney

I can honestly say I have been known to run out and do a quick drive-though type errand in my pj's - good thing I sleep in sweats

 

[Ladyhawke10]

I've driven my son to school with my PJs under my clothes I can't remember when it was, but I've thrown on sweats and a sweater over my little nightgown...but I didn't get out of the car. I wouldn't want to be hit that way, though! It would probably look like a semi-bulky outfit if I got out of the car.

I wouldn't wear PJs to the store or out in the hotel, however. That's just me.

 

[idreamofdisney24/7]

We drive by our local public high school on the way to my children's school which is catholic and private..they wear a uniform..Teenagers around here wear Pajama pants to school all the time.. they are the flannel with different patterns. (not to mention my kids have pajama day next week for catholic school week!) It's not how I would go out..but, I see it all the time..and, I am from the North.

 

[diznyfanatic]

As far as I am concerned, I could care less what people wear in their car, or wear to drop off their kids or even to run into the convenience store, grocery, hair salon, bank...whatever. Don't even care if they have shoes on. Heck, I think most of us are guilty of some form of that at some time or another, and while it's not my thing most of the time, I'm not even talking about that.

The only thing that bothers me enough to comment on it here, is when it's around food in a public place and I'm paying to dine. There's just something that makes it totally different, inappropriate and gross to me in that situation.

Unless you are at a pool area that serves food, I see absolutely nothing wrong with restaurants, concierge areas and bars enforcing the "no shirt, no shoes, no service" policy and expecting casual dress attire.

If you don't feel like throwing on a pair of sweats, jeans, the infamous flannel jammies, a tee shirt or flip flops, go to the pool bar.

At least that way we are ALL being given a choice to dine where we are the most comfortable.

 

[Ladyhawke10]

The only thing that bothers me enough to comment on it here, is when it's around food in a public place and I'm paying to dine. There's just something that makes it totally different, inappropriate and gross to me in that situation.

Unless you are at a pool area that serves food, I see absolutely nothing wrong with restaurants, concierge areas and bars enforcing the "no shirt, no shoes, no service" policy and expecting casual dress attire.

If you don't feel like throwing on a pair of sweats, jeans, the infamous flannel jammies, a tee shirt or flip flops, go to the pool bar.

At least that way we are ALL being given a choice to dine where we are the most comfortable.

When do you think it's appropriate to say something to the barefoot breakfast guest in jammies? (considering the hotel staff didn't say anything to him, even when he sat down to eat breakfast there). I guess it's not as offensive, say, if the same guy were in regular clothes later in the day and got drunk and belligerent, but it's still why dress codes are there to begin with, to avoid this kind of thing taking off-- I really don't think it'd be that great if a lot of guests in the deluxe resorts were to start going to breakfast barefoot and in pajamas.

 

[Aisling]

How would you feel if someone came into the lounge or public eating area wearing these pants? They're sold as jammies, but can be they be worn as casual pants and still be couth?

 

[cara loves the poly]

I would never be able to go out in public anywhere in my pajamas and bare feet. When we stayed i did however sit on our 3rd floor belcony in my jammies and watch the fireworks.

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

I have seen the people in the Club lounges wearing thier jammies. And I do think that it's gross. The barefoot thing even worse.
I have traveled with people who refused to stay at one of the Nicer South Beach hotels. Because they didn't want to have to put shoes on the kids in the lobby. Fine by me..... I stayed where they require shoes, they did not. we had a great vacation meeting in the middle of the beach.

BUT... the whole mom's taking the kids to school in the car thing.. Really let THAT go! I take my son to school every morning in my sweatpants and T-shirt, That I wear to bed. I do not get out of the car and really do not see a problem with it. Frequently during this trip I am also barefoot. If it's winter I may upgrade to flipflops.

Its 2pm and a Sunday afternoon and I am going to Burger King drive thru we are all in our jammies and barefoot as well!

It's illegal in New Jersey to drive barefoot because of the dangers of slipping off the pedal. Don't know if it's the same in other states. As I said before, pajama pants, sweat pants- I see things I consider tacky, but to me, just aren't a big deal, but the feet thing is a problem.

 

[diznyfanatic]

How would you feel if someone came into the lounge or public eating area wearing these pants? They're sold as jammies, but can be they be worn as casual pants and still be couth?

Honestly, those don't bother me in the slightest, but that's me. I think they are far more preferable than they guy strolling into the bar at CSR in his Speedo and no shirt.

When do you think it's appropriate to say something to the barefoot breakfast guest in jammies?

I'm not sure I'd ever feel comfortabe approaching someone on my own, and as it is, I'm not sure there is even any written policy anywhere on dress code, but if I was so grossed out that I wanted to leave the restaurant, I'd probably say something to a manager as to why I was leaving.

 

[goin2disneyagain]

I think it is a Southern thing, or maybe a tourist area thing?

No it is not a Southern thing, as a Southerner I am actually a little offended by that. I have lived in the South my entire life and have never done that and don't know anyone else that has done it either. It amazes me what people relate to be "Southern".

 

[goin2disneyagain]

It's not a Southern thing. It's a lack of class thing.

Exactly!!!!!

 

[diznyfanatic]

Well, it's hardly a southern thing, and I wouldn't like that generalization either.

I live in the midwest and while bathrobes and barefeet aren't common in eating establishments, I see the "jammie look" and very revealing clothing that look like underwear here all the time.

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

The concierge lounge is more like a restaurant than running out to pick up the paper. If you can't get dressed to come pick up some snacks or continental breakfast, you need to bring your own food and store it in your room. This is not the dorm. It's not the frat house. It's not your living room or kitchen. It is a public meeting area and bathrobes and pajamas are not welcome. GET DRESSED!!

Well said!

Lori

 

[annie1995]

When I was staying at the Boardwalk recently, I went an stood in line for breakfast in the Belle Vue Lounge and quickly noticed the man I was behind was in his pajamas. Bare feet, flannel pants, and a thin undershirt, a newspaper tucked under his arm....it was clearly not street wear. I felt kind of uncomfortable and was reminded of an old concierge thread where others related stories of people showing up in their pajamas and less (like robes). I guess now it's spilling out into regular counter service areas of the hotel? Is this common? What's next...a family of five in their PJs strolling in for breakfast at Spoodles or to see the Princesses at Norway?

A little bit off of Disney, but several weeks ago we went to Great Wolf Lodge and spent the night. The next morning we came down for breakfast, totally dressed, but with our swim suits under our clothes. We saw several families walk into the sit down resturant wearing PJ's,and I don't mean lounge pants, slippers, robes,etc. I don't mind when babies are still in PJ's, but adults draw the line for me. I for one think it's tacky, especially at that type of resturant.

 

[Sammie]

No it is not a Southern thing, as a Southerner I am actually a little offended by that. I have lived in the South my entire life and have never done that and don't know anyone else that has done it either. It amazes me what people relate to be "Southern".

I totally agree. I was just reading about the horrible death of the little girl in NY due to abuse by her stepfather and mother. So if I use the generalization that some use, that would make child abuse a "Northern" thing.

My point: see how ridiculous it is to make such statements.

I would have said something to the staff about being barefoot, it is a health issue. Warts, especially plantars warts are spread by contact from surfaces. I really think it needs to be: No shoes, No shirt, No service!