Matching pyjamas... When did it become a thing?

Stihl waters

lawred2 wrote: »

Sending pictures of people's kids around WhatsApp groups?

Are you right in the head?

They're not naked or anything, they've pyjamas on

NIMAN

Kiith wrote: »

"You can't be a self respecting man if you wear funny clothes with your parter!"

You've got some strange ideas if that's how you judge a man (or anyone tbh). How dare someone have a bit of fun at Christmas and wear novelty clothes with their partner/families :rolleyes:

Correct.

One person's daft is another person's funny.

It's no different to the lads heading out on the office Xmas night out and all trying to wear a funnier Xmas jumper than the next guy.

I have been in that night out a few times, I'd have bought the cheapest jumper i could find cos I just wanted to do the minimum to take part, but some guys really went overboard and had spent hours modifying jumpers with additional characters getting stitched on and led lights being added.

But cos the lads are doing this it's ok, whereas if a guy wears pjs to match his wains on Christmas eve, he's a tube.

dxhound2005

Deleted User wrote: »

Too much consumption of American culture.

It's a great indicator of how prosperous the country is now. When this was a thing in America 50 years ago, families in this country were wearing hand me downs, and getting parcels of clothes from relations in America. Now we can afford to waste money on frivolities such as this. Further back in time it was only the monied classes who could indulge themselves, while the ordinary folks lived in penury.

Nobody needs to spend money on anything except the bare necessities. No need for alcohol, 4K TV's, foreign holidays, or Celtic jerseys. It is this over consumption which is a big driver of the economy, keeping hundreds of thousands of people in jobs. And I am all in favour of it.

MarkY91

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'd prefer matching pyjamas at home than having to see things like this in public.

You're a bit of a freak, aren't ye. Seek help.

meeeeh

dxhound2005 wrote: »

It's a great indicator of how prosperous the country is now. When this was a thing in America 50 years ago, families in this country were wearing hand me downs, and getting parcels of clothes from relations in America. Now we can afford to waste money on frivolities such as this.

It has very little to do with prosperity. It's consequence of clothing becoming very cheap to make and very disposable. Expensive high end brands don't sell matching pjs.

dxhound2005

meeeeh wrote: »

It has very little to do with prosperity. It's consequence of clothing becoming very cheap to make and very disposable. Expensive high end brands don't sell matching pjs.

There is disposable and disposable. Do you really think everyone throws their Christmas jumpers and other novelty clothing away after only three days??

strandroad

the beer revolu wrote: »

I also think that the abhorrence of women in pj's in shops has an element of sexism as well.
A man wearing shorts, tee shirt and flip flops (almost the same as what the woman in the pic was wearing) wouldn't attract any attention.

Dunno, there is something mighty unhygienic in someone showing up in what they've worn through however many nights and days, or bringing the muck from the street into their bedroom on their house slippers. Man or woman. For some reason it's not something men tend to do (some prefer stretched arsed crusty trackie bottoms instead), but it's bad form all the same.

strandroad

dxhound2005 wrote: »

There is disposable and disposable. Do you really think everyone throws their Christmas jumpers and other novelty clothing away after only three days??

For kids? Yes, they won't fit next year, these things have very limited life span especially if tied to a particular occasion like Christmas. Unless you have younger siblings in line some people will give them away (with their questionable quality they are hardly sought after) some will just dump them.

Stateofyou

meeeeh wrote: »

It has very little to do with prosperity. It's consequence of clothing becoming very cheap to make and very disposable. Expensive high end brands don't sell matching pjs.

That's not even close to being true.

dxhound2005

strandroad wrote: »

Dunno, there is something mighty unhygienic in someone showing up in what they've worn through however many nights and days, or bringing the muck from the street into their bedroom on their house slippers. Man or woman. For some reason it's not something men tend to do (some prefer stretched arsed crusty trackie bottoms instead), but it's bad form all the same.

Get on trend. All the expensive high end brands have been marketing day wear pyjamas for years.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sboyd/2016/03/11/transforming-sleepwear-into-pajama-chic-daywear/

olestoepoke

An absolute cringefest.

meeeeh

dxhound2005 wrote: »

There is disposable and disposable. Do you really think everyone throws their Christmas jumpers and other novelty clothing away after only three days??

They are not made to last. Even if you keep them for next year they will last less time and won't look as well. Clothing in large extent became disposable, cheaper and we get less wear out of it. We buy a lot more stuff but possibly spend less on it and frankly you can tell when you see how badly stuff fits on people.

whisky_galore

dxhound2005 wrote: »

There is disposable and disposable. Do you really think everyone throws their Christmas jumpers and other novelty clothing away after only three days??

People fcuk their tents away at festivals after a weekend! Affluent throwaway society.

meeeeh

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Get on trend. All the expensive high end brands have been marketing day wear pyjamas for years.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/sboyd/2016/03/11/transforming-sleepwear-into-pajama-chic-daywear/

That's not just high end. You could buy them in Zara too. There is certain look that works with high heels and was fashionable for few years. This year they are trimmed with feathers. You won't see them worn with sleepers or ugg boots.

dxhound2005

whisky_galore wrote: »

People fcuk their tents away at festivals after a weekend! Affluent throwaway society.

That's what I said about how prosperous the country is. Festivals are another completely unnecessary expenditure. But they help to keep the money going round in the economy.

whisky_galore

dxhound2005 wrote: »

That's what I said about how prosperous the country is. Festivals are another completely unnecessary expenditure. But they help to keep the money going round in the economy.

If people are (allegedly) as exercised about the planet that they claim to be, they'd buy a quality tent and keep it to last for years instead of leaving a wrecked cheapo for someone else to pick up after them. Same goes for clothes.

They can go to as many festivals as they like, that makes no odds.

dxhound2005

whisky_galore wrote: »

If people are (allegedly) as exercised about the planet that they claim to be, they'd buy a quality tent and keep it to last for years instead of leaving a wrecked cheapo for someone else to pick up after them. Same goes for clothes.

They can go to as many festivals as they like, that makes no odds.

The best solution would be for local people to go to their nearest festival. Not make journeys to distant festivals in carbon fuel vehicles. The ones who go high end for clothes usually give them to the charity shop after a year and buy something more in season.

Fuascailteoir

Same goons probably use an umbrella when it is raining

If they're only worn at Christmas then it's pretty wasteful for a family.

SineadSpears

StevenToast wrote: »

I wore stupid elf pjs because it made the wife and children happy...they werent matching and they certainly were not posted on social media....

We had a good laugh and thats all that mattered...

But if you go posting this kind of thing publicly..you deserve ridicule!

Couldn't agree more. I think its cringe when I see those pics posted online.

But I think it's no harm at all doing it, & keeping it private.

It's a really cute thing to do as a family if you have small kids. Or like another poster, doing it to wind up the teenagers:D.

Fair play to you for getting involved anyway & having a bit of fun with it:)

Dunfyy

I sleep naked

Lillyfae

CageWager wrote: »

Its a testament to how whipped most men are nowadays. If you are older than 30, try to imagine the reaction your dad would have had if your mother attempted to have him wear matching Pj’s.

I think he would have worn the pajamas because they’re pajamas and he doesn’t give a f*ck what anyone thinks.

I bought Christmas pjs last year but they didn’t match and could be worn outside of Christmas too because they’re not that festive. I’m not one for buying disposable clothing that only gets worn for a few weeks but Christmas is as good a time as any to replace them.

I wouldn’t personally be hugely active on social media so wouldn’t post photos anyway, but I’m not going to lambast another family for it. Saw lots of pics going by and after the year everyone has had, especially families with small children, whatever it takes to give everyone a laugh. No Santa photos this year so why not?

machiavellianme

Buddy Bubs wrote: »

My fiance bought a matching set for me and her....the first question I asked her was 'is this for Instagram?' She said no and I said not a hope I'm wearing any pyjamas and she knows I don't let pictures of me go on Instagram. So I don't know why she bought them I haven't worn them yet.

I've an emergency pair in a drawer in case I ever get hospitalised again. Was caught on the hop when my appendix ruptured and had to wear their open back gown for 3 days.
Otherwise, they'll sit in that drawer till the moths take them.

Optimalprimerib

anewme wrote: »

Ah yeah, because they are the ones that need your validation and approval.

At least they are having a bit of laugh with their families in what has been a rough year, kids love that type of thing where parents get involved and will remember it long past when one of the people wearing the pajamas are gone.

As for laughing at them and circulating their photos to sneer at, the last laugh is on you.

And of course, it has to be the womans fault ?

Not all men share your views, thankfully.

But if they do not need validation or approval, why are the pictures plastered all over Facebook or Instagram?

GreeBo

Optimalprimerib wrote: »

But if they do not need validation or approval, why are the pictures plastered all over Facebook or Instagram?

Because of wives

FTA69

The growing infantilisation of a ‘look at me’ culture driven by social media. Saw a few fellas in their matching PJs, the cut of them.

whisky_galore

SineadSpears wrote: »

. Or like another poster, doing it to wind up the teenagers:D.

Teens are bolshy enough, why would you willingly poke that bear?

Stateofyou

Optimalprimerib wrote: »

But if they do not need validation or approval, why are the pictures plastered all over Facebook or Instagram?

So their friends and family can have a laugh too? :rolleyes:

meeeeh

I don't do family photos online. Some on family WhatsApp app because mum misses kids but otherwise they will put photos of themselves online when they want to. They are not my prop to dress up and show off how adorable they are. Us parents almost managed to create a bragging competition out of it and I'm not sure a pile of online material our kids had no say is for their benefit. So if people want to dress into matching pjs fine but those photos are put on social media because parents want them there and have nothing to do with making Christmas fun for kids.

dxhound2005

meeeeh wrote: »

So if people want to dress into matching pjs fine but those photos are put on social media because parents want them there and have nothing to do with making Christmas fun for kids.

Even the very limited number of contributions here contain some which directly contradict that. Nobody could know what is in the minds of every parent in Ireland.

meeeeh

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Even the very limited number of contributions here contain some which directly contradict that. Nobody could know what is in the minds of every parent in Ireland.

It doesn't matter what is in people's mind, it's still true that no generation of kids had such a public upbringing and so much of their childhood shared with the world. Without their say.

beggars_bush

Throw away culture
Get new ones for next year

The Tetrarch

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote: »

My oul lad would be seen as old school, he’d never have did anything like that back in his day. But he’s minus craic, there’s not many times I don’t think “thanks be to jesus” as I shut the front door after him.

I thought that was the start of the first interesting post in the thread. Disappointed.

SuchABadBunny

French Toast wrote: »

You can say that about so many things in Ireland, unfortunately.

Any bloke caught in matching PJ's should have his man-card revoked.

Man-card. Good grief. What a delicate soul you are, so insecure in yourself you need a man-card to know you're a man. A big manly man. Imagine pajamas having such an impact on your ego, jesus.

Stateofyou

meeeeh wrote: »

I don't do family photos online. Some on family WhatsApp app because mum misses kids but otherwise they will put photos of themselves online when they want to. They are not my prop to dress up and show off how adorable they are. Us parents almost managed to create a bragging competition out of it and I'm not sure a pile of online material our kids had no say is for their benefit. So if people want to dress into matching pjs fine but those photos are put on social media because parents want them there and have nothing to do with making Christmas fun for kids.

We ask the kids now before we put anything up with them actually. And they're just a bit too young for their own fb but we let them interact some on ours. They love seeing the comments they get mostly from their own family and people we know. And they also get a good laugh seeing the craic their cousins, uncles and aunties (grannies too!) do be getting up to. They would video chat to their family over messenger and play games and look at their photos online. Some of them taken when they were very younger they'd be a bit obsessed with and ask to see them all the time. Many family and friends we would know do the same. You take a very negative view on things imo.

meeeeh

Stateofyou wrote: »

We ask the kids now before we put anything up with them actually. And they're just a bit too young for their own fb but we let them interact some on ours. They love seeing the comments they get mostly from their own family and people we know. And they also get a good laugh seeing the craic their cousins, uncles and aunties (grannies too!) do be getting up to. They would video chat to their family over messenger and play games and look at their photos online. Some of them taken when they were very younger they'd be a bit obsessed with and ask to see them all the time. Many family and friends we would know do the same. You take a very negative view on things imo.

Yes there are definitely certain issues I have with sharing stuff on social media.

I'm relatively private and I put very little personal stuff online. I grew up in a family that was very well known locally, not celebrity stuff or anything like that but if I met someone new out they would know who I was by my surname. It gets tiring when people know too much about you or your family.

And no I'm not a fan of over-sharing stuff about minors that they can't really consent to. We all communicate with our family and that's normal but most people I know have friends on fb they haven't seen for 30 years and would not keep in touch except to share the photos. An old school mate of mine booked professional photographer to take photos of her bump when she was pregnant. One one was her lying down and her husband and sone peeking over her bump in the background. I haven't spoken to her last 20 years but if I wanted to I could check what her kids are eating for breakfast. And that is the type of stuff I don't need to know.

The chan chan man

Its just a bit of fun.

MarkY91

MarkY91 wrote: »

You're a bit of a freak, aren't ye. Seek help.

I've reported that.


However, you're of the opinion that the attire in the picture is perfectly fine, yeah? Your girlfriend or daughter says she's popping down to the shop, and she's dressed like that, and you'd have no issue with that at all? :rolleyes:

dxhound2005

Deleted User wrote: »

I've reported that.


However, you're of the opinion that the attire in the picture is perfectly fine, yeah? Your girlfriend or daughter says she's popping down to the shop, and she's dressed like that, and you'd have no issue with that at all? :rolleyes:

She is maintaining social distance, as per the markings on the floor. Masks did not become mandatory in shops until 10 August. It's hard to make out but I think the other woman at the counter is not wearing a mask either. Do you know what date the picture was taken?

She may not have any males in her household, who can direct her what to wear in public.

dxhound2005

dxhound2005 wrote: »

She is maintaining social distance, as per the markings on the floor. Masks did not become mandatory in shops until 10 August. It's hard to make out but I think the other woman at the counter is not wearing a mask either. Do you know what date the picture was taken?

She may not have any males in her household, who can direct her what to wear in public.

Picture was sent to me by a friend, while they were in the shop, so i know when it was taken, and masks were required, but the mask isn't the issue there.


People on this thread are moaning at others for wearing matching pyjamas indoors, in their own houses, with their families. I think the attire of the woman in the photo is disgusting and wholly inappropriate to wear outdoors. Speaks volumes about her. (I also regularly went to that shop, which I've since stopped doing, too - they're as much to blame for serving her). My original point still stands that I'd much prefer to see people posing in photos of matching pyjamas, than wearing dirty ones with open slippers in public.



Whereas what people wear in their own homes, matching or otherwise, is fine by me. I don't think anyone needs males to direct them what to wear though (an attempt at trying to force a sex issue in, I presume?).




But I appreciate this line of conversation is likely to turn into a 'mask' debate, so I'll stop here in an attempt to avoid dragging the thread any further off topic.

AndrewJRenko

Deleted User wrote: »

However, you're of the opinion that the attire in the picture is perfectly fine, yeah? Your girlfriend or daughter says she's popping down to the shop, and she's dressed like that, and you'd have no issue with that at all? :rolleyes:

Do you tell your girlfriend, or anyone else in your circle, what to wear to pop down to the shops?

SineadSpears

whisky_galore wrote: »

Teens are bolshy enough, why would you willingly poke that bear?

Ah they are hardly going to maul you to death on Christmas morning for having a laugh with mammy & daddy coming down the stairs in matching pyjamas:pac:.

Although then going & posting it online would definitely be poking the bears

jam_mac_jam

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Picture was sent to me by a friend, while they were in the shop, so i know when it was taken, and masks were required, but the mask isn't the issue there.


People on this thread are moaning at others for wearing matching pyjamas indoors, in their own houses, with their families. I think the attire of the woman in the photo is disgusting and wholly inappropriate to wear outdoors. Speaks volumes about her. (I also regularly went to that shop, which I've since stopped doing, too - they're as much to blame for serving her). My original point still stands that I'd much prefer to see people posing in photos of matching pyjamas, than wearing dirty ones with open slippers in public.



Whereas what people wear in their own homes, matching or otherwise, is fine by me. I don't think anyone needs males to direct them what to wear though (an attempt at trying to force a sex issue in, I presume?).




But I appreciate this line of conversation is likely to turn into a 'mask' debate, so I'll stop here in an attempt to avoid dragging the thread any further off topic.

Her attire is disgusting? It's leggings and a t shirt. Why would the shop not serve her.

You must have very little to worry about.

AndrewJRenko

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Do you tell your girlfriend, or anyone else in your circle, what to wear to pop down to the shops?

I mix with people who have a bit of respect for themselves and common courtesy for others.

jam_mac_jam

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I mix with people who have a bit of respect for themselves and common courtesy for others.

Like the common courtesy of not taking photos of strangers so you can criticize what they are wearing.

dxhound2005

Deleted User wrote: »

I mix with people who have a bit of respect for themselves and common courtesy for others.

Did you friend do that woman the courtesy of telling her he was going to circulate her picture, and it could finish up on the internet?

dxhound2005

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Did you friend do that woman the courtesy of telling her he was going to circulate her picture, and it could finish up on the internet?

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

Like the common courtesy of not taking photos of strangers so you can criticize what they are wearing.

Meh - she's in a public place. She obviously doesn't mind being seen like that, or she wouldn't have went out like that.

anewme

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Meh - she's in a public place. She obviously doesn't mind being seen like that, or she wouldn't have went out like that.

Like what exactly?

Rubberchikken

She’s dressed.
What does it matter after that.

If I paid a bit more attention to those around me in Tesco etc I’d probably spot others dressed like that and I wouldn’t bat an eyelid.

She’s harming no one.

jam_mac_jam

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Meh - she's in a public place. She obviously doesn't mind being seen like that, or she wouldn't have went out like that.

Being seen and having your photo taken is very different.

It's much weirder of the photo taker rather than the person in leggings.

It's a bit creepy and weird to be honest