Absolutely Fabulous: House Clothes

For as long as I have lived, there has always been a thing I have lived by, house clothes. I feel like some people call it different things, but to me it has always been house clothes. A set of items that are normally only worn in the house, for various reasons, sometimes for a quick pop to the corner shop. I can say as a 30 something adult who is very much home bodied, house clothes are so in this winter.

my house sets winter

So what are house clothes? Well to me they are items I have specific items to wear when I know I am not going anywhere. Do I mean pyjamas, not that’s its own thing. Some people might even call it lounge wear, to me house clothes are a very simple purpose. You get up, shower, then put on something that is either, got too many holes to be decent, got twisted by too much washing, or maybe had a massive spill of food, chemicals or paint that is no longer decent. In my current state a lot of mine have come from losing weight and everything being a little too big.

The purpose of house clothes is to be worn at home. I mean otherwise what is the point? However, I feel like these things should be nice and comfortable. I don’t think a pair of jeans has ever made its way into my rotation. A lot of tracksuit bottoms have, and in some cases so have old pj bottoms. I feel like for most their items are an eclectic collection of fashions from a time long forgotten. That is worn to do simple tasks around the house. However, only 5% is bought for this purpose.

I don't know about you, but most of my house things are things I've already own. So when I see things advertised as lounge wear, I hardly pay attention to it. Why am I going to spend, when I can reuse? Although, there are a few instances where I have gotten one or two things for the purpose of everyday wear to only have it shrunk in the wash, or in one too many situations, been underwear too small, I can’t return so into the house draw it goes.

Guest pants

I deliberately bought the guest pants. Sure there was a hygiene reason, but my friends know I have a few cheap bottoms for them to wear while in my house, to help give that cosy feeling. As did buying sliders and slippers, so whenever I see them on sale not in my size I buy.

Why do I feel like it is important to have these items? Having these things for as long as I can remember, but also its one of those little victories. When you are going through a bad depression, they say you should get up, make your bed, wash and then dress. Well if not going anywhere who am I dressing for? At least this way I am changing into something that resembles an outfit. Why can it be made of WWE t-shirts, holy Calvin’s and paint stained joggers?

An old work cardi

All I know is, when I have my home I will have house clothes for me, and for my guests, so we all can feel like home in my home.