How many times do you change during the day?

Jonesy

Yes, I frequently change 4 or so times in a day. I have lounge wear, casual attire, work wear, and dog-walking wear, and I might wear a version of each each day.

13 years ago

Jilly

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Probably 3 times counting getting into my pjs. Sometimes if I'm really lazy I'll walk on our neighborhood trail in my regular clothes

13 years ago

chewyspaghetti

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I can see changing for different activities, but my wardrobe has to serve multiple functions. I don't have separate loungewear and pajamas, so once I am dressed that is what I wear until I get out of my clothes and into jammies at night unless I am going to the gym- then that's one more change.

13 years ago

Aida

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4 times?! Yeesh. I dress once in the morning, and change into PJs at night sometime (no separate loungewear, like Khris). If I go to the gym I suppose there's gym clothing changes involved, but that doesn't feel tough because the outfit has already been planned which is most of the work I rarely need to change otherwise; casual lifestyle + smart-casual dressing = covers 99% of anything that may come up in the average day.

13 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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Usually 3 times - dressed for work for the day, come home and get into something a little more casual, and then pj's for bed.

13 years ago

Jyoti

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Sometimes I change into my PJs early if I've got a hardcore study session planned or something. Sometimes I change multiple times to do item reviews for blog purposes-- I don't think that counts, ha. I'm just too lazy to change most of the time.

13 years ago

Aziraphale

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It varies. Some days I only change twice: once in the morning to wear what I'm going to wear for the day, and once in the evening into my pajamas. (Often the pajamas go on RIGHT after dinner, though!). Other days I wear running (or, since my surgery, walking) gear, which for me is not high-tech but is still not what I would ordinarily wear. Exercise gear consists or either running or hiking shoes, sweatpants and one of my husband's old cotton tee shirts. I drop off the kids in this fabulously stylish get-up, then go for a run or hike, then come home, shower and change.

Many days, if I'm going to be doing something messy in the studio, I'll swap out my bottoms for old paint jeans, then switch back before I go outside to pick up the kids. I don't consider this a complete outfit change.

You're not alone!

13 years ago

catgirl

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Okay, my "slob" capsule encompasses all PJs/loungewear/climbing clothes. So if I'm climbing and then coming home to lounge, I might not change. To run or be outdoors I do need more technical clothing. But there's a huge gap between my non-lounge casual and my work outfits.

So: Formal Work, Dressy Casual Work, Casual Non-Work, Exercise/Loungewear/PJs, Camping/Outdoor Technical, and Occasional Formal Dressy Event are all possible changes I might have to make during the day, depending on the schedule. Blargh!

13 years ago

Anonymous

First of all, you have a lot more layers to change out of, so I pity you. I can't imagine anyone changing as much as I do and having to deal with tights, long underwear, boots, mittens, etc!

I change a LOT because of the fluctuation in temps here. I get up, throw on yesterday's clothes and take DD to school. Later I shower and put on "fashion". I'll run errands or shop or meet a friend for coffee. By noon it's considerably warmer so I come home and might change shoes or toppers. After kids are home I change into yoga pants (got new ones, ha!) fleece and windbreaker and go for a walk. I'll stay in this until bed *unless* someone needs to be ferried somewhere. In that case I put the "fashion" back on because you never know if I'm going to end up going inside to see other parents, or stopping somewhere on the way home.

If the hubs is home, he treats me like a princess. I sleep in and he gets everyone off to school. When he gets back we visit and drink coffee for hours. I stay in my pajamas till noon sometimes. I'm looking forward to a morning like that tomorrow!

13 years ago

lyn*

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PJ --> Work --> PJ ... two changes?

Unless I"m on surgery. PJ ---> Work ---> Scrubs --> Work --> PJ :p

13 years ago

MsMary

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PJ's, workout, work, loungewear (maybe), PJ's.

I do workout gear and work clothes 5 days a week. Today I changed into a casual going-out outfit after my workout because I had a dinner date with my girlfriends. I generally don't do loungewear during the week -- if I work out after work I leave my gym gear on until bedtime, and if I work out in the morning I generally leave my work clothes on until bedtime.

On Saturdays I work out first thing in the morning and it's not unheard of for me to wear my gear for the rest of the day.

And sometimes on Sunday I don't get dressed at all! LOL

But if I'm going out on a weekend day, even to the grocery store, I'll generally put on a cute casual outfit.

13 years ago

DragonflyJane

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I change at least twice - I usually wear a dress for work then I'll change into jeans for dog-walking when I get home.

When I go the the gym or swim , it's usually straight after work but I don't keep my gym stuff on after, I'll have a quick shower & change back into my work clothes to walk home. Then it's dog-walking gear on when I'm home & out with the dog.

If we're going out or have company in the evening, I may even change again!
I do like playing in my wardrobe though!

13 years ago

ManidipaM

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Depends on the day... I work from home most of the time, which helps in that I can overlap work and homewear for the most part.

So most days: Start in PJs. Change to workout clothes (which doubles for 'active' chores around the house). Wash up and change to 'work'/at-home clothes, which is casual. Then, if going out on errands or to visit, dress up a bit (a little smarter for visiting). Finally, back in PJs. So, yeah, four changes basically.

Some winter days, I get by on three; much of the year, I need to shower and change by evening anyway, because it's THAT hot and humid.

Some days get more complicated. The days which involve dinner at a friend's or a party, so eveningwear. Or the days we might go out for dinner and a movie, so smarter casualwear. Or those that involve meetings for work, that require calling in smart business casuals, which will be off as soon as I'm back home, because I need comfier clothes for the at-home work setup (can't sit cross-legged on the floor in pencil skirts!). Or when I'm entertaining at home. So that's an extra change, say 5-6 times a month.

Travelling assignments make for the most chop and change. First, airplane-friendly clothes --- comfy, stretchy, but smart enough for business and practical enough for running about outdoors as might not get a chance to change before meetings/tours/interviews. Next, maybe change for a casual tour of the place, or for a visit to the spa. Or else dress up for a welcome lunch! Third, typically dress to see the sights. Fourth, back for a change to eveningwear. Five: Gym/swimwear whenever I can fit those activities in. Finally, night clothes. So some of these days can involve 5-6 changes :-/ but I try and restrict it to no more than four, carrying a few layers in a large handbag to switch out if necessary, from tourist's-day-out-on-town to formal dinner or 'event'. It really helps that casual is the norm for this industry (media/publishing) and I'm more often the observer than standing in the spotlight. Otherwise it would be hard to travel light.

13 years ago

CocoLion

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Usually, just two changes: loungewear, parts of which are removed for sleeping in bed; then dress for the day. Day will be either work (casual) or all other activities (smart casual).

I have a large loungewear capsule that is layers-based. I am often getting new pieces realizing how much time I spend in this clothing. And I keep hoping to feel more than just cozy. Is it too much to ask to be a little stylish in loungewear? Apparently, it is.

13 years ago

Deborah

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Work wear, loungewear and pj's.

13 years ago

Louise

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Usually I put my work clothes on in the morning then leave them on till I get into my pjs for bed, my work stuff is fairly casual. At the weekend I put loungewear on if I'm not going anywhere so would need to change if going out, though if I'm just nipping to the shop I would just go in loungewear x

13 years ago

Lisa

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PJs to
work out wear to
work wear to
loungewear to
PJs

13 years ago

anne

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I change heaps. I reckon it's a bonus of being a SAHM. Similiar reasons to the rest of you, especially Claire. I'll change because of the weather. I'll often change to do school pickup, partly to look nicer, partly because that is the hottest time of the day, and often hotter than in my house.

13 years ago

kimlee

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Una - I was tired just reading about your clothing changes. For me, I change from pj's into work clothes, and then from work clothes to workout gear. I remain in workout gear until my evening shower, then it's back to the pj's. The only day that I break from this routine is on Wednesday, when I change from my workout gear to a smart casual look for chuch, then back to workout gear for a weight lifting session with the hubby, and then finally pj's.

13 years ago

Jonesy

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Eek, I just realized I have work-out wear too, so add that to my list of daily changes :)!

13 years ago

Elly

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I start in PJs
Shower
Dress for work
Change into workout clothes
Shower
Change into casual wear or loungewear (I'm one of those people that perspires a lot, so I don't like to put on my work clothes I've been in for 9-11 hours depending on my workday and commute-- so, I'll put on a pair of jeans if I am going out or to run errands--- otherwise it will be warm ups if I'm going straight home from the gym).
Loungewear? if I'm not already in it.
PJs

Sometimes I have an extra change or two in there when I have to put on clothes for yard work, messy jobs at work, or to cook in.

That said, I will usually wear clothes that I only wear for 5 hours or less again. Work clothes, night clothes, and workout clothing all has to go into the wash. I think this is why when I am not working or at home I am so tempted to wear my yard work clothing at all times so I don't have to change or worry about ruining nice clothes.

13 years ago

modgrl

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I'm usually averaging 3-4/day, not counting pj's. On the weekends it can be 1-2.

13 years ago

rachylou

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No more than two. I refuse!

13 years ago

Meredith1953

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Hmmmm. Change out of nightshirt in am. Dress in work clothing (jeans if weekend)....Yep that 's pretty much it unless I feel energetic enough to don yoga pants and top and hit the treadmill.

13 years ago

rute

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Work
Workout
Pj

13 years ago

krishnidoux

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Yes, it is inherent to the life of a mother I think.

13 years ago

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