Getting breakfast in your PJs?

[kapoof]

the op is a known troll, she always starts up about pool hopping too...she is best to be ignored.

 

[BostonRob]

Everyone is certainly entitled to their opinion, but to use the past as an argument for what is appropriate today is ludicrous.

But that wasn't my point at all. I kind of got off on a tangent. The point I was trying to make was that apparently pj's are appropriate (by societal standards) today, and it is an intersting example of how our society has changed (or as I put it downward spiraled).

I do think Shellybaxter brought up a good point - there are many better ways of showing respect for other people than just dressing nicely. But personally, I think its really part of the whole deal - dress respectfully, act respectfully - that's how I try to be.

One final point that I find VERY interesting is how many people say it would be OK as long as you wear your underwear. The rules of society don't require underwear, just that certain places be covered up. I find it interesting that people are willing to impose additional requirements (such as underwear) but aren't willing to impose the additional requirement of wearing actual non-nightwear clothes.

 

[LiteBrite]

One final point that I find VERY interesting is how many people say it would be OK as long as you wear your underwear. The rules of society don't require underwear, just that certain places be covered up. I find it interesting that people are willing to impose additional requirements (such as underwear) but aren't willing to impose the additional requirement of wearing actual non-nightwear clothes.

Rob, I realize I'm speaking for other people and therefore may be wrong, but I'm willing to bet that for most of them, the word "underwear" in this case means that women wearing their pjs in public should put on a bra.

 

[goofy4tink]

I haven't taken the time to read all the posts here...and I do apologize for that. But, here's my thought...
A lot of the pj's that I see are really nice and they are pretty presentable. But, and this is my issue..if you're still in your pj's, you havent' showered or cleaned up. I don't even go downstairs in my own house before taking a shower each morning. I just go from the bed to the shower. Now, that's my 'thing', and I certainly don't expect others to feel the same way.
I know that I have been at the food court at POP at 6:30 am and seen girls there, in their sleepwear. They looked groggy, were scratching body parts...just wandering around in a daze. I'm sure they had just woken up and headed directly to breakfast. It was not a pretty sight.

When I was in NYC last winter, we stayed at the Hampton Inn in Times Sq. They have a nifty little caferteria type place where you can get a free breakfast. I saw teens in their jammies there as well. It just didn't seem right to me, but I can be a bit of an old fogey at times. Get dressed before heading out into the public eye..it's just good manners. But, I'm almost 59, so I'm sure those in the younger set will disagree with me, and that's okay.

 

[ajk912]

I haven't, but would have no problem with it. I've seen people do it and didn't bother me at all. I'm at Disney on vacation, why would I care what your wearing.

I agree. Just make sure you put on your deodorant and brush your teeth, other than that, I am good! Now the morning BO people..I don't care if it's 6:30 in the morning, deodorant takes 5 seconds to put on!

 

[asmit4]

I'm wondering if this is an 'age' thing...is it in general that the younger you are the more you are ok with this?

I'm 28, and I find it 100% acceptable. A t-shirt with tink on it and a pair of pink and white striped cotton drawstring pants with pink flip flops is not only something I'd wear to the foodcourt, but it's something I'd wear for an early morning run at home to Walgreens, Tim Hortons (donuts), or even Target if we really needed something quick like milk for morning breakfast. I also ran to fill up on gas in this exact outfit 2 nights ago at 8pm

Boston- how old are you? I am thinking that if you ask those in the 18-29 crowd, you would get an overwhelming 'it's ok' as an answer. Maybe if you asked the 50-59 crowd the answer would be exactly the opposite.

I also don't see this as a downward spiral. I love the most offices including mine have gone casual for work. At my office anything but jeans and shorts are ok. Even accounting firms in Chicago have done away with suits and ties. I guess we just see the world differently. Truth is, if I could get the world to think that t-shirts and drawstring striped pants were 'work attire', I'd do it! I LOVE being comfy and there is no other outfit I'd rather wear! When I get home at night, at 5pm, I immediately change into my pjs...I LOVE pjs. I imagine I will raise my kids to do the same....ahhhh...the horror....

 

[Mike©]

WOW ! From the sounds of this thread I'm going to be busy with the old camcorder next trip. Sounds like I'll get all kinds of good footage for my DisTV channel. Lets see.... PJs at the resorts, speedos at the water parks ( or maybe even in the food courts ).

I also love when people use the arguement of how much they paid to go WDW as a excuse for dressing like charity cases .

 

[BlondeAlligator]

So if you're going to take the time to put on a bra, brush your teeth, brush your hair, put on deoderant...why not just throw on a pair of jeans or shorts while you're at it? People keep refering to teens doing this all the time, but since when do teens show the highest levels of class? I think when you are staying at a nice resort it's just proper behavior to put on street clothes if you are going to leave your room...it's not about covering up body parts, it's about being a grown-up & dressing appropriately when out in public. Schools have PJ days because it's silly for kids to wear their PJs to school...they know it's a little taboo. As the adults, we shouldn't even have to ask the question.

 

[HonnyDipp]

Are we that rushed in our society that we can't take 5 minutes to throw on some sweats or shorts? When I see people like that in Walmart, I wonder what else did they not do? Bathe, brush their teeth? To quote my mother, "Where they raised in a barn?" I know people paid good money to stay at these resorts, but come on, you are not at home folks, put some clothes on!!!

 

[MusiqChic99]

Depends on the type of pjs. I saw where people suggested "why not put on yoga pants a tee". Well sometimes that's what I wear to bed!!! So I guess in that case I would be all for it!

 

[DonnaL]

My DH and both DS's have a habit of reading late at night in the lobby of WL or downstairs in the lobby of VWL with a hot chocolate from Roaring Forks........in their flannel lounge pants and a long sleeve T.......not really PJ's, but, comfy "at home" clothes, which is where they feel they are when we stay at VWL our "DVC home" every January. So, I guess it all depends what you consider to be jammies.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

Y'all com'on down in you PJ's.
We can have vittals with our coffee and chaw a bit about them parks.

 

[FigmentFinder]

As long as the OP shimmies into a bra underneath her PJ top, it's all good.

 

[Mike©]

Y'all com'on down in you PJ's.
We can have vittals with our coffee and chaw a bit about them parks.

 

[MickeyNicki]

I wouldnt do it...the most underdressed I have done is washing my face, brushing teeth and putting on a bathing suit and cover up to go down to CS breakfast before hitting the pool

 

[Missus Toad]

Ditto that. Plus

 

[lilmrsellis]

I do think Shellybaxter brought up a good point - there are many better ways of showing respect for other people than just dressing nicely. But personally, I think its really part of the whole deal - dress respectfully, act respectfully - that's how I try to be.

I wear scrubs to work and have even more conservative PJs. Am I disrespecting you at work, too?

I haven't taken the time to read all the posts here...and I do apologize for that. But, here's my thought...
A lot of the pj's that I see are really nice and they are pretty presentable. But, and this is my issue..if you're still in your pj's, you havent' showered or cleaned up. I don't even go downstairs in my own house before taking a shower each morning. I just go from the bed to the shower. Now, that's my 'thing', and I certainly don't expect others to feel the same way.
I know that I have been at the food court at POP at 6:30 am and seen girls there, in their sleepwear. They looked groggy, were scratching body parts...just wandering around in a daze. I'm sure they had just woken up and headed directly to breakfast. It was not a pretty sight.

I shower at night. So am I to think you come in from the parks all sweaty and gross and hit the sack? I personally couldn't sleep like that, but guess what? If you do, that's your business. I really could care less, as long as you don't stink up the place or touch me , when your last shower was.

Are we that rushed in our society that we can't take 5 minutes to throw on some sweats or shorts? When I see people like that in Walmart, I wonder what else did they not do? Bathe, brush their teeth? To quote my mother, "Where they raised in a barn?" I know people paid good money to stay at these resorts, but come on, you are not at home folks, put some clothes on!!!

Many PJs are WAY nicer than any sweats I've seen, not to mention, sweats are technically clothing for activities and sports, not day/resort wear.

The point is, as long as she is properly covered up, what's the problem? Times change as does what is considered acceptable. I would, by most stadards, be considered downright prudish, but I just do not see the problem with this. I was just thinking the other day about how as a kid, my dad wasn't allowed to wear jeans, but now a nice sweat suit is my Granny's regular uniform. Times change and this is OK within reason. But as another poster said, maybe it's an age thing. I'm 25.

 

[Amy&Dan]

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I wear scrubs to work and have even more conservative PJs. Am I disrespecting you at work, too?]


With all due respect (no pun intended!) I think that is totally different and I would venture to say the poster you quoted would agree. There is something in life called a fine line, a gray area so to speak. Yes scrubs worn to work may not be as classy as some pajamas. Clothing items such sweats, yoga pants and other things we wear without a care are not that much different than pj's. Just like underwear and a bra is a lot like a bikini. I just think that most of us who would not wear pajamas to the food court are saying that while we recognize the similarities, we also feel like there is a fine line and that its nice when its not crossed.

Its not illegal, it won't affect the state of the union anymore than all the other little things people do that bother others and that we wish they wouldn't do.

I am 43 so that makes me solidly middle aged. So I am not young, but I am not so old that I feel the need to wear panty hose, high heels and gloves when I leave the house! I am not that uptight, but I just think there comes a time when enough is enough. Wearing pajamas in public is one of those times for me. I can't put my finger on it, but to me its gotten to the point that anything and everything is okay to do in public. Talk on your cell phone during a movie, wear your pajamas to the food court, text message during the sermon (kid next to me was doing that a few Sunday's ago), put a bumper sticker on your car that has the "f" word on it. Its all sort of the same. Anything goes, because these are new times and if its not hurting anybody and not so totally over the top indecent, so what's the biggie?

P.S. I am surprised this one hasn't been moved over to the Community Board!

 

[ShellyLynn3630]

Wow, this many people responding!!!!!! I just got off work and I don't have time to read all the posts. O well, some say yay, some say ney. I'll just wait and see! Thanks!

 

[ShellyLynn3630]

the op is a known troll, she always starts up about pool hopping too...she is best to be ignored.

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Hey this is my favorite answer!!!!! A troll, maybe but only if it is the red headed one!!!