House clothes?

vik6525

KatP wrote: »

No the opposite, your work clothes (which are often dry clean only if you wear smart) don't risk getting dinner spilt on them or getting food smells so manage longer between washes, the house clothes are generally easy to wash and things you don't mind wear and tear on and don't stain easily. You only have them on for a few hours so unless you spill something they will do a few days wear.

Oooooo nooooo! I cant wear clothes for more than one 'wear' at a time!


I need to learn to relax, dont i! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Jei70

Thank you everyone for your responses! I'm quite relieved to see that many of you wear similar 'slobbin' outfits I was imagining most women wore vintage dresses and marabou heels at home... :rolleyes:

Having said that, although my house clothes are very comfy, I've begun to feel a bit uncomfortable in them. I'll check out the general 'What are you wearing' thread, but I have already made some decisions.

1. I'll throw out anything that's really torn, stained or generally grotty
2. I'll invest in some sports bras (or just non-wired would probably do me) to wear at home - that was a brilliant idea!
3. Over some of the more shapeless tops/dresses I'll wear a wide, stretchy belt - that should give me a bit more shape but still be comfy
4. I'll check out the kaftans and possibly even buy a kitchen apron!

Thanks again, and please keep the ideas coming!

piratefairy

I love PJs, I buy a new pair of bottoms every Primark trip, but I don't change into them until ready for bed. I usually wear (not massivley formal) work clothes, and then if I have evening plans, change as soon as I get home from work into something more girly, dressy etc, and then PJs when I go to bed or am about to. Cannot stand slobbing around the house, I couldn't stay in all day in my PJs on a weekend or anything, and always get showered and dressed as soon as I get up, which as an insomniac is early.

becky_rtw

You can buy sports bras for £4 in Asda

I dont do house clothes either, but mines even worse, wear smart (but not a suit) work clothes all day, change into running gear, run, get home shower and put on clean smart clothes...I hate casual too, and as for answering the door sans bra :eek:

I wont wear clothes more than once before I wash either, except my running kit because there's no point washing it every day when it gets sweaty again the next

Katie-Kat-Kins

vik6525 wrote: »

Oooooo nooooo! I cant wear clothes for more than one 'wear' at a time!


I need to learn to relax, dont i! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Oh but your laundry bill must be huge!!! :eek: And your electric!!!! :eek: And your clothes will wear out really fast!!! :eek: And what about dry clean only clothes???? :eek:

Seriously, unless you've been sweaty or gotten dirty then most things will manage two wears, especially if you don't have them on all day. White t-shirts and shirts generally need doing every time. Pants & Socks obviously get done every time but skirts and outer jumpers/cardis especially don't need doing every time.

Are you one of those who washes their towels after every use too???

teedy23

I cant wait to get my uniform off when I come in from work. I work shifts though so depending on what time I start or finish, and if I need to go to the shops, I range from nighty to joggies an T to smart casual. and yes unless I,m gardening they get folded and set aside for next day. Cant be washing clothes that have only been worn for a couple of hours, I,d never be away frm the washer.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

KatP wrote: »

Oh but your laundry bill must be huge!!! :eek: And your electric!!!! :eek: And your clothes will wear out really fast!!! :eek: And what about dry clean only clothes???? :eek:

Seriously, unless you've been sweaty or gotten dirty then most things will manage two wears, especially if you don't have them on all day. White t-shirts and shirts generally need doing every time. Pants & Socks obviously get done every time but skirts and outer jumpers/cardis especially don't need doing every time.

Are you one of those who washes their towels after every use too???

EEEKKK!!!! I wash everything after one use - including towels! And DD2 has to get out of her school uniform as soon as she comes home - I am delighted that, in year 6, her new teacher has decided that the school rules regarding PE kit only coming home at half term (and therefore only being washed ever 6 weeks - ergh!) is not acceptable for his class and they will be taking it home the day they use it!

Would never have described myself as a clean freak - but there you go...

BTW, electric is about £1/day including tumble drying/ironing (I don't have outside space to dry things and the place has damp issues with ambient drying).

tara747

vik6525 wrote: »

Oh I can understand the need for it if you wear a suit, or a uniform!

But my parents (who are both retired!) do the 'houseclothes' thing too....

Im always 'smart' but not 'tailored' if that makes any sense?

I can imagine getting in from work and stripping off. Doesnt it make for loads of laundry?

Not at all - as KatP says, it saves your good work stuff and I don't wash stuff after just one wear unless it's been stained or I've been sweating. Same with towels, they'll do a few days - after all, you're clean when you get outta the shower/bath! My school skirt only used to get washed once a week too (unless it got stained, obviously).

Jei70 wrote: »

Having said that, although my house clothes are very comfy, I've begun to feel a bit uncomfortable in them. I'll check out the general 'What are you wearing' thread, but I have already made some decisions.

1. I'll throw out anything that's really torn, stained or generally grotty
2. I'll invest in some sports bras (or just non-wired would probably do me) to wear at home - that was a brilliant idea!
3. Over some of the more shapeless tops/dresses I'll wear a wide, stretchy belt - that should give me a bit more shape but still be comfy
4. I'll check out the kaftans and possibly even buy a kitchen apron!

Thanks again, and please keep the ideas coming!

Ooh, good idea, esp the bras! Think I will have a look for some without wiring for lounging in the house.

becky_rtw wrote: »

You can buy sports bras for £4 in Asda

I dont do house clothes either, but mines even worse, wear smart (but not a suit) work clothes all day, change into running gear, run, get home shower and put on clean smart clothes...I hate casual too, and as for answering the door sans bra :eek:

I wont wear clothes more than once before I wash either, except my running kit because there's no point washing it every day when it gets sweaty again the next

Now THAT's minging!!! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: Running kit/gym kit is the one thing I do wash after one wear. Ugh ugh ugh!

piratefairy

I wash almost everything after one wear, except maybe PJs which do two sleeps, and cardigans..Which get washed on 30 degrees after a couple. In fact, the only thing tht gets washed higher than 30 is towels...

adouglasmhor

I take off my work clothes when I get in from work and put on my gym clothes, then when I come back from training and we have a bath I put on pyjamas and an old tracksuit over them. If not training I usually change my shirt after a wash and maybe put on joggles, combats or shorts.