Pajamas on a 55-y.o.? - YouLookFab Forum

I didn't intend to buy pajamas today, but I did read Angie's Blog for today:

http://youlookfab.com/2013/06/.....b-or-drab/

and had two hours to wait between dropping off and picking up DS. So at Saver's, I found myself methodically checking the sleepwear for potential shirts!

I found this zebra Gilligan & O'Malley one rather appealing. Would I dare wear this out?

I also found a never worn pair of silk pajamas that have a pretty cute print (I think). I split them up -- as any 55-y.o. should do. But should I save them for bed instead?

So interested in your thoughts, and I appreciate any and all of them

I have no passionate need to jump on the pajama-for-daywear bandwagon, basically I'm having fun and keeping myself distracted this week waiting to hear on the job interview . . .

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Jaime

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You bring up an interesting question - is there any line between pajama style clothing and pajamas. I like the zebra!

rachylou

Oh, well I'd go out in them ensemble with high-heeled pointy shoes. But you know, yada yada, I live in Hipsterville. Sashaying around the Terrarium store and all that, perfect stage for PJs.

MNsara

Shevia - I wondered the same? Angie's first blog pic doesn't look like pj shirts around me - but I rarely go looking at pjs.

Haha, Rachey - Okay, you can wear them and I'll come along in my regular stuff

I think the print on the silk pj's make them not daytime wear.

I do think the zebra print is fun. Do you have an accessory to match the turquoise trim?

bj1111

oooo...i meant to ask about the job.

i've worn my version of pj pants here and here.

Suz

I really like the zebra on you! It's super!

I like the silk PJs, too, but more for loungewear.

AJ - you have a good point. I wonder if that makes a difference? Also, I can probably come up with some bangle to repeat the color.

bj - cute pants! Have you worn them a lot? I saw DH wasn't so sure has he come around?

haha, Suz - we cross posted The zebra is right up my animal alley!

And, yeah, the silk may well be my loungewear for next F/W.
I could return it, but I've always wanted to try silk pajamas . . .

i have worn these pants tons...surprisingly comfy for h&m poly. hubs has accepted these pants. i think these are less disturbing than the ef harem pants that i have downstairs. even i am a bit scared to bring them upstairs. no need to upset the other clothes.

Eliza

This call iis not age related to me. The zebra has the most potential for non-lounge wear, with the caveat that the fabric cooperate with a daytime identity. The other options read pjs to me. I think the trend is not wearing sleepwear out, but rather wearing tops and bottoms inspired by features of pjs.

I have a poison eye for actual sleepwear worn out as I raised teens in an era when flannel "pants" were worn to high school on days when you wanted to demonstrate how tired you were from dress rehearsals, etc. the night before. Take my input with a grain of salt!

AviaMariah

I think the print on #2 & 3 makes it look like sleepwear. But I think you may be able to get away with the zebra print.

Thistle

I think the zebra print might be okay . . . but you know, I am just not the right person to comment on this trend. I just don't "get" it yet.

Parsley

I'd wear that zebra print top, if the fabric seems appropriate, as Eliza says, but I'd save the second ones and just wear them as cute jammies.

unfrumped

I think the trimmed collar is both a nice feature--cute contrast-- and the PJ giveaway collar--it's just so emblematic of pajama tops! I'd probably pass in favor of a more flattering top.

haha, Eliza - I saw them all the time in the high schools too! Not a look I'm hoping to emulate. . .
Thanks, ladies for chiming in!
The matched set will most definitely become evening TV lounge wear next fall/winter!
Although I do think a 20- or30-something could take the top OR pants and turn them into something ironic yet chic. But it sure won't be me

T-Rex

I like the silk PJs as PJs, definitely. I like the print.

I may be the only one who kind of likes the bottoms worn as non-PJs. I don't know if I would wear them out...probably wouldn't. But they would be cute worn at home while casually entertaining close friends or family. Wearing both pieces in that manner would scream "everybody go home - I want to go to bed", but worn as separates with very soft, comfy, but not sloppy pieces to complete the look(s) would be cute. Maybe wear the top as a jacket over a tee or tank and solid drawstring pants.

The silky PJ top might look cute as a jacket over jeans and a tee as well. I would try that. If you have jewelry with a moon and stars motif, try adding that to the mix.

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