IT WAS quite a welcome revelation at 8am this morning, when a last minute appointment with the store manager at my local Homebase popped up. With just 20 minutes to hot foot it over to the DIY store, I felt incredibly smug that I didn't need to get dressed. A third of adults pop to the shop in their PJs and there's been growing sightings on both catwalk and the red carpet of pyjamas as outer-wear with everyone from Selena Gomez to Chrissy Teigan opting for both style and comfort.
But I arguably am one step ahead of the trend as I am not stepping out in pyjamas, but skipping them all together and getting dressed the night before. My wardrobe is so geared to comfort and loungewear that it's quite common I can now leave home for early appointments or a pint of milk in the outfit I slept in. Today, I was ready to go in a Majestic Filature black cashmere vest and Loop Cashmere sweater and pants.
Tomorrow night I'll dress for the next day in my khaki velour lounge suit from John Lewis ready to spring out of bed and straight out of the door at a moment’s notice. I love popping to the shops in my loungewear I wore to sleep in the night before – just throw on my trench and pumps and go. I don't need to worry about getting dressed ‘properly’ till 1pm, after making lunch.
For those wishing to follow in my very casual footsteps I suggest loungewear or slouchy trousers without buttons, jerseys and loose cotton T-shirts or cashmere vests for added comfort in bed. It's low-key and l.