Mary, I have about 3 sets of black pj bottoms -- bought at the Gap. So soft and comfy and they've worn well. I don't see anything like them on their site. This is what they look like but in black:

http://www.victoriassecret.com.....ueType=OLS

I don't like to lounge in yoga pants because the spandex has the wrong "feel" against the skin. In winter I will lounge in the single pair of sweats I own on super cold days. But otherwise since I am on Team Hot, these are perfect weight year round for me. YMMV.

For summer I recently purchased a new Calvin Klein nightgown, also modal, also black. I have just been running so hot lately, even with the AC on. It was funny because the other night we were out at a restaurant and the hostess was wearing the EXACT same nightgown -- as a summer dress. Out. In public! With bra and with strappy sandals and earrings. Her secret is safe with me: she looked just fine.

Another big fan of modal here. I've become a total convert to Target Gilligan Omalley modal undies, and most of my PJ's and even many of my wear out in the world tees are modal. We also have modal blend sheets that feel soooo good against your skin. Aaahhh.

I wear clothes that have been demoted from my earlier less-fab wardrobe.

I keep my jeans on and throw on a t-shirt. I will also wear leggings/tunic or a cotton dress that has seen better days. Sometimes I'll wear my casual knit dresses.

Since I used to wear all these clothes out the door, I'm never embarrassed if I have to be seen in them.

Count me as another fan of aprons. I used to have one like Gaylene's photo to the right, but almost to my ankles, from a yard sale--I was told it was an old nurse's uniform! When I'm smart, I leave the apron on to eat, too; frankly I trash more clothing by eating, and I'm one who does a lot of cooking! As for cooking smells, well, even the coats in the coat closet end up smelling like curry or whatever, so it's a lost cause.

When my kids were tiny I had to make a pact with myself NEVER to wear sweats, because next thing I'd be running to the store or the library in them, and I discovered that NOTHING trashes a young mom's self-esteem more quickly than dressing like she doesn't care about herself. Angie's recent post on the new sweatshirts gave me the heebie-jeebies for that reason.

Thank you, Shiny. You are so kind and helpful. I really appreciate it.

This is an ongoing struggle for me. I commonly wear old clothes around the house that are unflattering and generally too big. But I get messy in the kichen and when it isn't the mess (taken care of by an apron), it is the smell. I cannot bear to cook anything with any flavour or spices and then go out in said clothing, because I can always still smell it. Maybe I just need to invest in decent washables and always have a set ready. But that still wouldn't eliminate the need to change when leaving the house.

Oh, and as a side-note, I always wear a bra (except to bed). So I may look frumpy when I answer the door, but not unsupported! But the issue of decent casual wear is part of the reason I hate it when people "drop in" on me. : (

I am in Mo's position. I work from home, so if I wore loungewear at home I'd be wearing it all the time! I'm a fan of aprons, and washable clothes, as a result. I cook a lot, but I'm a careful cook, and my husband (who does the laundry) is very good at dealing with stains. Lucky for me.

I DO aim for comfortable clothing at home. Jeans, shorts (in hot weather) and easy tops. When I go out I will top with a jacket.

I often leave accessories off at home, apart from simple stud earrings. I will put them on before going out. DItto footwear.

Like Suz, I work from home 80% of the time and finally realized I need to dress nicely, for me. I always wear makeup and try to look tidy most days, so if I have to run out, I am presentable.

I still wear yoga pants occasionally but can never go braless

I do find casual harder to dress, my 'in the office' clothes are nicer and I feel more put together in them.

I am a SAHM, usually wear casual clothes that I can run errands in, go to the park, playground, mall or playdates with friends and still look presentable.. Some summer days we spend at the pool, then it's a bathing suit and sundress. Other than that, denim shorts (short shorts or bf shorts) and cotton tees or tank tops. In cooler months, I wear a lot of leggings, skinny jeans and sweterdresses, both home and out. Typical loungewear, like PJs, only right before bed or when I'm sick...

Once I get home from work, I usually change into jeans and a tee or sweater in the cooler months, or shorts and a tee in the warmer months. Like you, I'm a messy cook and don't want to ruin my decent clothes. However if we're having guests, I will be more dressed up.

I have to chuckle a little bit when I think about this, because I get into trouble some mornings if I linger in my PJs too long (I usually do the coffee, breakfast, dog-feeding routine before showering and getting ready for the day). We live in a contemporary home down a long driveway in the woods -- it's very private, until someone pulls up in front of the house, because we have lots of windows! So when I glimpse someone coming (yard workers, delivery people), I have to do a quick duck and cover and scoot upstairs to change before they come to the front door, where they could easily see me in all my pajama'd glory!

I usually do change when I get home, depending on what I wore for the day. Usually I just put on shorts or old jeans and one of my old graphic tees, or maybe PJ pants (they are like Shiny's so they look like yoga pants). Sometimes if it's just me and my husband at home, I'll take off the bra, but if anyone else is here (stepson, etc.), I keep it on.

I usually swap my jeans for yoga pants at the end of the day. Likewise any dressier cardigan or jacket comes off and is replaced with an old cardigan or zipped hoodie.
Bra always stays on but shoes and jewellery are removed. I wear slippers but they are a plain moccasin-style so not obvious when I answer the door or collect the mail.

I used to be a big fan of loungewear. Now I've banned it except in the winter when I also sleep in it (sweats and hoodies); it gets cold in my home without heating just a space heater although next year I get a wood burning stove. Ahh the joys of renovating on the boyfriend plan.

I don't do loungewear any more because I need to wear my clothes! I have lots of cute casual clothes, and they are comfortable enough. Especially the boyfriend jeans and stretchy skinnies. I now get dressed when I get up, including a bra and sunscreen. I used to lounge in loungewear until I started work at 3pm. Now, by dressing earlier and changing again for work, I feel like my day is longer.

I wanted to send a thank you to all the posters on this particular topic, but I especially wanted to give a shout out to Mo and Shiny. I took your advice. I checked out the bandeaus and although they looked incredibly comfortable, I decided not to purchase one at that time. I wear a sports bra in the townhouse that although not flattering seems to suffice for the time being.

Shiny, I went to investigate modal lounge wear (black bottoms and tank tops). They were wonderful!!!! I purchased two black bottoms that seem to have a dressy feel to them (in my mind) and two tank tops (adorable!!). I assure you that these two outfits are a major step up for me in terms of lounging. I can't thank you enough.

Wow... Now I have lot of help... I love demoting good clothes option and yes m'am I will soon buy an Apron...
I guess cooking Indian food is a messy business So I better buy one soon :d

Thanks all ...

I mostly stay in whatever clothes I am wearing that day - occasionally something like jeans will get uncomfortable at the end of the day. In that case, I have a pair of black yoga pants that I wear, with a tank or t-shirt on top.

Mary, glad to hear you got some tips you could use. You will love your new modal duds!