While packing for BlogHer it occurred to me that my pajamas are beyond ratty. Knowing that I was rooming with Whitney and not jparks, who is very used to my scrubs that are so old they are basically transparent, prompted me to think "I should go buy some new pajamas." But I didn't actually go buy new pajamas, I simply dug out some yoga pants and a tee shirt and called it a day, because that's how much I respect Whitney, enough to cover my naughty bits around her, but not with the proper garments (on a side note, at one point over the weekend I did fall asleep naked but wrapped in a towel. So that thing about respecting Whitney? It just jumped out the window)
I honestly hate buying pajamas. And underwear. And right now I desperately need both. I know some people hate the shopping for underwear portion of the experience but I actually like that. I don't mind bra fittings, even really touchy feely ones. I don't mind that I'm one size in regular clothing and the next size bigger in pajamas and underwear. Nothing about the experience bothers me expect for paying for the items I need. I hate shelling out money for pajamas. I hate paying for bras. And I will spend a stupid amount of money of shoes, but then go cheap cheap cheap for underwear. (Although I draw the line at CostCo underwear. That's just wrong)
And the fact that bras can easily be the most expensive item of clothing I'm wearing on any given day just pisses me off. No one (except maybe jparks if I'm feeling giving) is going to see it, so why should I have to spend a crapload on them? I'm not trying to make a fashion statement with pajamas, I'm just trying to comfortably sleep in them, so why can't they be cheaper? GAW, this really pisses me off.
Maybe if I make a day our of the pajama and underwear shopping that'll ease the pain of spending the money. Who's up for a champagne brunch and an afternoon of shopping? Anyone? Bueller?
I would help, and I feel you on the buying of underwear and pjs, but I'm, you know, far away. Also, I only wear pjs in the dead of winter, so only brought shorts and tshirts for the weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo sleep naked, and I need new bras! And I hate shopping for them, I have a horrid time finding ones that fit and when I do find some I am so utterly crushed at the numbers that I need to drink- a lot. So maybe champagne (lots of it) and then shopping is the proper order!!!
ReplyDeleteCan a baby come? I'll get working with her on her sippy cup handling and perhaps she can have some champagne of her own!! (hee hee...)
I could not agree more. Every single time a bra gets to the point of no return and I have to buy a new one, the entire day turns into a rant about the bare necessities.
ReplyDeleteDon't even get me started on tampons. Those greedy bastards!
I recently had to buy new sets of bras (three different times over the last 8 months for my new and improved pregnancy boobs), so I feel your pain and agree that bra shopping sucks. I kept reading about how 80% of women in American are wearing the wrong bra size. But then when searching for "how to measure for a bra" I found at least 5 different (and contradictory) methods with some specifically stating that the other methods were wrong. Then in the store, the sales folks even told me different brands use different measuring methods. No wonder 80% of women are wearing the wrong size! I was really happy at Title Nine the other day, though. They were helpful and nice. You won't find frilly there, but you will find something that fits and keeps you from sagging (saggy boobs...yuck!). Also, Calvin Klein makes some nice tee-shirt bras that are padded without being "padded" so it's not noticeable when you're cold. Macy's usually has a good selection in store.
ReplyDeletePatagonia makes awesome underwear. Doesn't show panty lines and stays put. PJs? I just opt for really soft organic cotton tee shirts (very comfy), mixed with the occasional silk nighty.
I'd be up for brunch and shopping, but I'll have to skip the champagne for now.
Sounds like you need a trip to an outlet mall. I only underwear shop when I'm depressed (umm I have odd coping methods and no explanation for this behavior), but then when I do it's the slutty, uncomfortable underwear made out of itchy synthetic fabrics and intended to be worn for 5-10 minutes tops. Which I, of course, never end up using, even for their intended purpose.
ReplyDeleteI think this explains why all of my underwear is a) old and in desperate need of replacement and b) covered with Muppets characters. Those Kermit the Frog bikini brief six-packs at WalMart are just too cute, and what variety... why should the little kids get to have all the fun underwear? I use this as my sole argument in support of the fact that I don't think I will EVER grow up.
RE: RGP's comment about tampons... there is always the Diva Cup (http://www.divacup.com/)! ;)
Dude! We were IN the lingerie section at Macy's. With COCKTAILS!
ReplyDeleteYou were clearly too busy stealing lube.
If I lived there, I would go with you. Because you said champagne. My idea of PJ shopping is getting some new cute pajama pants from Target. And then I pair that with a T-shirt from my collection, like possibly the free one from TNT from the SWAG bag.
ReplyDeleteI got some rockin PJs at H&M. And yet, I feel regret at dropping $14.95 on them. Don't get me started on my Natori bra addiction.
ReplyDeleteyou could up the ante and steal some - maybe lube was just the beginning?
ReplyDeleteOr you could make some on your sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteI was thankful for the towel. That's all I have to say.
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