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It seems Tesco have decided to introduce a new dress code policy banning nightwear worn instore.

Tesco insist on proper footwear and nigthware I found my link in the daily mail to keep souxi happy

Pyjama wearing customers are outraged and are calling Tesco snobbish while Tesco feel that nightwear can cause potential offense to other customers.

Now I live in an area were I frequently see women and teen girls shopping in their nightgowns; I think it’s amusing and I don’t understand it but I don’t find it offensive either. You do get the occasional shopper showing off a little to much but no worse that what you see from some of the otherwise appropriately dressed customers. In Fact the PJ wearers seem more covered up than anyone. I can see the logic in footwear I can just imagine Tesco getting sued over broken glass and a stubbed toe.

On the other hand its a terrible example to set to children, especial as I have seen some mothers drop of there kids at school without bothering to get dressed. What kind of message does that send to children about how bothered they should be about their school day.

It seems like it’s a lifestyle choice, one women complained that she is a single mum and simply doesnt have the time to have a cup of tea let alone all dolled up or dressed i presume. Funny I don’t remember my mum also single ever going out like that.

What do you think, has tesco gone over the top or are they right to ban? I dont think they are should have banned really.

I thought of this very thing the other day while reading Cassandra’s topic on Discrimination and the scarf....people shopping in their pajamas,you see it all the time now and to be honest I can’t stand it,especially in the grocery store.Theres nothing that turns my stomach any worse that seeing someone mauling food and looking like they just crawled out of bed,I wonder if they even bother to wash before heading out,disgusting!

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/154821/Pyjama-ban-at-Tesco

So what is the correct dress code for shopping these days?
I know my mum say in south London where she lives the sight of people shopping in pyjamas is now a common one..
Her friend has done it mind you it was 3 am and she went in for painkillers to help a severe headache..

But would you ? have you? Do you think the ban should be allowed are we getting too sloppy?

Oh o… dubble post I just posted about this very thing ..

I wouldnt but I know people do there are worse things than clean pyjamas… eg people sneezing without a hankie!!1 turns my guts and dogs in shops .. Now I love my dogs, but I dont want to be finding strange dog hair in my food thanks...A time a place for everything.

Hahaha, thank you Kez.

I agree with Tesco. All these silly women who say they simply don’t have time to have a cup of tea or even get dressed in the morning, before they take their kids to school are talking rubbish. It’s nothing short of laziness.

How about setting their alarm clocks to get up half an hour earlier, so that they can have 10 minutes to make a cuppa before they have to wake the kids. Why don’t they make sure all their uniforms are ready the night before, and their packed lunches? It doesn’t take long does it?

And all this rubbish about not having time to get dolled up. For heavens sake, your taking the kids to school, not going to a nightclub! How long does it take to throw on a pair of jeans, a clean top, and brush your teeth and hair......10 minutes?

I mean what’s next, shopping in your bikini? Ridiculous. Stupid women. Get a grip!! That’s my rant of the day then.   

Snap… I never saw your post Cassandra I guess great minds thing alike

I think its lazy, sloppy and a sad sign of the times but I agree with Cassandra that there are far worse sights in a supermarket, believe me I know I worked in one for 5 years and a soppy unhygienic person will still be sloppy and unhygienic no matter how you dress them up. It’s ridiculous but at the same time it’s a free country.

I mean what’s next, shopping in your bikini? Ridiculous. Stupid women. Get a grip!! That’s my rant of the day then.  LOL

I have seen ppl shop in their bikini tops in the summer, whatever next!

I used to work in the fresh cakes and deli area of a big supermarket and we would slice the cakes and pies if the client wanted..
A woman came in and ordered a nice cream pie in 12 slices ... As I sliced I mentioned to her that dogs were not allowed in the shop and she said she didnt see why that counted for her because her peke was small and she was carrying him..
Anyway as was the custom I sliced the pie put it in the base of the box and before putting the lid on we always showed it to the client for approval...as I did so her peke sneezed all over it..
I slapped the lid on and said ‘ thats why dogs are not allowed in the shop.. even little ones’
I phoned through to the cashiers to make sure she didnt dump the pie and knowing she was being watched she did pay for it but I wonder ....did she dare eat it???

That’s gross, no dogs allowed in grocery stores here,thank god.

This is a very interesting topic now that I read what you actually mean and not just the surface of “will you buy bananas in your pajamas.” I thought you meant that literally.  As I am a single lady(not mom though) myself, I admit that I occasionally visit the grocery store at night without putting my face or appropriate apparel on.  I’m not very afraid of who will see me at that time and give me a face of horror even if they spot me.  However, even if I was to become one, I’m not sure if i would rather tell me children to always dress very nice, but I will insist that they cover up, and not cause a scene wherever they walk.  I hope my different opinion isn’t offensive; I’m merely commenting =D

I was just discussing this issue with my husband the other night actually. I think it’s kind of funny when I see girls and women shopping in their jammies, usually it’s teenage girls with the pajama pants. I don’t think they should go out like that, because they are meant to be worn at home, quite simply. I would never go out in my pajamas unless I was on my way to the hospital or the house was on fire! If I had a daughter (or son) I would try to stop them from going out dressed like that. I think it looks lazy and sloppy really, and there are so many comfortable pants and tops we can put on, so why is that so hard to do?

Devil’s advocate here.

I think that placing these boundaries can really limit our everyday experience.  Granted I wouldn’t wear my bathrobe out to shop, but That’s only because I run the risk of flashing people.  Wearing clothes that really covers up the same amount as other normal apparels should be viewed not too differently.  Then again, this is an argument between fashion and comfort.  Feel free to tell me what you think, I hope I’m not being rude.

Patty
I agree that in an ideal world a person shouldn’t be judged by the clothes they wear but we all know that it happens it’s human nature..
Just as a youth wearing a hoodie and a particular type of trainer may be seen as a hooligan a business man will wear a suit to show his intent and purpose, his suit is an outward display to let others know his standing..

So forget shopping in your pyjamas just say you went into a shop and found the cashier in her nightie, hair uncombed, teeth not brushed, would you feel happy about her serving you?

If your bank manager met you wearing his jeans and iron maiden tshirt would you trust his financial advice?

I think that pyjamas should be kept within the home..
In dressing we express ourselves, but often show the outside world other things, gang members , religion, culture, position,belonging or even rebelling (think punk rock) and we will be judged by that show of expression.
I think turning up to the shops in pyjamas shows a lack of respect both for the person wearing them and for the people around you.

That’s a really good point Cassandra, I got nothing to say to that.  Oddly enough, I don’t want to think I can change my perspective; I will however try to wear my pajamas a little bit less outside my home. 

Sometimes comfort overrides, I still think I look ok as long as I’m not utterly repulsive.  haha.  Great points though, I am impressed.

Ive seen some of those picture of the wal-mart people and to be honest thats one good reason to introduce a dress code NOW before we get to that state of disarray disrepectful and downright dirty people wandering the aisles of our supermarkets..

Loveishard, checked out your website, makes you ask, what are these people thinking (and smoking) !