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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 2 points 2 hours ago

I am currently in swimming trunks and nothing else, and of course I'd go outside wearing it. I can't swim in the pool otherwise.

[–] RebekahWSD@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

I wear just a very holey tshirt inside.

I would be arrested for indecent exposure, so no wearing that outside.

[–] stelelor@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I have separate house clothes: old or stained tshirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, leggings, shorts. I work in an office with a dress code, and at home I have a toddler and a dog. I change as soon as I get home to minimize the chance of accidents on my nice work clothes. That said, I do wear my house clothes outside for yard work, dog walks, or quick shopping trips (depending where I'm going and with who lol).

[–] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 hours ago

Clothes. I don't have lounge clothes or anything.

[–] weariedfae@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 hours ago

Pajama pants, loose pajama top probably mutilated so it is super wide necked, no underwear. No I wouldn't wear it outside as is BUT if you throw a hoodie on then everything is kosher to be seen in public. I don't go out wearing that unless I'm not getting out of the car.

[–] Goretantath@lemm.ee 1 points 3 hours ago

Birthday suit, if it was legal.

[–] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 2 points 4 hours ago

I just wear the same normal clothes for both. Most often it's something like my school uniform shirt/tie/skirt because I don't feel like changing out of it, though I typically wear it undone from the moment I start strolling home. Currently laying in a jean shirt and black pants.

[–] psyvibe@lemm.ee 1 points 3 hours ago

No shoes inside. No hard pants on the bed. That’s about it.

[–] Vaeril@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 hours ago

Pajama pants or athletic shorts and tee-shirt. I wouldn't wear pajama pants out and about.

[–] FireWire400@lemmy.world 1 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

I mostly just wear normal clothing at home; just jeans and a t-shirt or a sweater. I don't really hang one to worn out t-shirts/sweaters, unless they have some kind of special meaning to me. Once clothes get bigger holes in them I just throw them out or re-purpose them as rags...

So yeah, I just wear the same stuff at home that I would wear outside.

[–] zrleonard@lemm.ee 6 points 9 hours ago

I don't wear anything at home. I'm very comfortable naked. But no, I don't go outside nude

[–] Sawblade02@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Here's an outlier for you. Nice shirt and jeans or nice shorts outside most of the time. But at home, I'll switch to a skirt or loose fitting dress. Way more comfortable than pants. I'd wear them everywhere if I could, but being a cis man in an uber conservative rural town, it'd be inviting trouble. Luckily my wife loves it, it's actually good we met.

Wear kilts, speak with a nice brogue, convince everyone you're a Scottish baron. EZPZ

[–] ZDL@ttrpg.network 10 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

We're heading into hot season, so right now undies and a ratty tee.

No. I would not wear these outside.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 2 points 10 hours ago
[–] klemptor@startrek.website 5 points 10 hours ago

Most of my at home clothes are clothes I'd wear outside - usually it's leggings/gym shorts and some kind of tee, or hoodie/sweater in the colder weather. At home I usually take my bra off in the evening but she stays on if I'm out and about.

I do have a certain pair of sneakers that I only wear inside the house, because I wear orthotics for my flat feet and I don't want to track dirt from outside all over my floors.

[–] 2ugly2live@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago

Loose "house clothes." Some loose dresses and rompers from places like Ross, some loose, light pants. Old work t-shirts, etc. If wearing a bra, it's a relaxed sports bra only. And I always have a sweater with me (though it's about time I knit a new one 😮‍💨).

If I'm not getting out of the car, yes, I'll wear them outside. If not, I get dressed. I'm a big lady so walking out in a short dress that has all my flab hanging out would not be welcomed. I have worn the pants out though.

[–] inlandempire@jlai.lu 10 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Sweatpants, and yes, at this point I'm basically beyond caring about how I look to random people in the street

[–] justsquigglez@lemm.ee 2 points 12 hours ago

Same here, essentially my home clothes, outside clothes, and work clothes are all basically the same outfit. Just change the work clothes shirt into a uniform shirt (which is a basic black polo anyways) and that's about it.

[–] HowdWeGetHereAnyways@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago)

I tend to wear button up short sleeve shirts (without the collar button at all because I make them myself and I never use that particular button).

I generally find the clothing expected of straight men to be boring. I like getting interesting fabric prints and making clothing that I want to wear. I don't mean that to sound super refined and artistic. I'm fairly brutalist. It's a bit more like a crow going "THATS GONNA BE A SHIRT" when it sees something shiny

I haven't really gotten the hang of sewing a pants fly yet, so I'm wearing pretty normal cargo shorts regardless of where I am.

I don't really think twice about what I'm wearing before I go out unless what I'm wearing is inappropriate for a function. I work from home and rarely see other people. I don't really dress for them anyways

[–] BeN9o@lemmy.world 16 points 14 hours ago

For me its just the lower half I change, at home I'm in joggers or thin shorts for comfort, outside I want secure pockets so I have cargo shorts with zipped or buttoned pockets.

[–] acidbattery@lemm.ee 12 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

My house clothes are basic looking items in comfortable fabrics that I’m not afraid to get dirty - leggings, tshirts and tank tops, sweats and tracksuits. They’ll still be clean and cohesive.

Outside I’m more likely to wear jeans, skirt, dresses, and jewelry.

[–] 7empest@beehaw.org 5 points 13 hours ago

Yup, leggings and an oversized shirt or T. Comfy as fuck, and can crawl back into bed with them.

[–] stinky@redlemmy.com 3 points 10 hours ago

Gym shorts.. guess where lol

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

Jeans and tshirt. It's rare that I wear anything else, inside or outside. Well, I usually add socks if I plan on putting on shoes.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 12 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I'm permanently in a tracksuit at home atm, sweatpants and hoody. In winter I wear a polo neck under my hoody. I pop to the local shop like that but nowhere else

[–] klemptor@startrek.website 1 points 10 hours ago

Comfort uber alles!

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 6 points 13 hours ago
[–] RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 13 hours ago

Shirt and undies, not outside because I need shorts or pants on. Same shirt is fine though. Inside shirt vs outside shirt is purely time since last washed.

[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 11 hours ago

Shorts, t-shirt and sometimes a hoodie.

Yes, I'll wear these outside too, with a coat if needs be

[–] StrawberryPigtails@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 13 hours ago

Generally, jeans and a t-shirt. Sometimes a button-up. A sweater if it's cold. Not much different than what I wear at work.

[–] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 6 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago)

T shirt and jogger bottoms (and a hoodie for most of the year). I'll go out like this to the grocery store or to take the kids to the park. For anywhere else I'd put jeans on

[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 hours ago

I'm a jeans and casual shirts kinda guy.

So, yeah what I wear at the house is perfectly fine to wear anywhere else.

About the only difference is that I'm less prone to wear tank tops outside of my own yard, but that's a practical matter more than a social thing. I burn easy, so I prefer to keep my shoulders covered when I can't stay in shade. I wouldn't wear a tank everywhere though just because there are times and places where folks would be weird about it.

But t-shirts, polos, and similarly comfortable tops, idgaf about where it is, they're acceptable. I have button form stuff ranging from hawaiian shirts to dress clothes, but I prefer knitted fabrics against my skin in almost all weather. I err on thicker over knitted in really cold days, and tend to like a woven fabric under a poncho or other heavy rain gear.

But I've got a stack of tanks, and another of tees that's my primary wear.

Pants wise, the only thing I have that isn't jeans is my suit pants. I just like the combination of comfort and practicality they offer. I keep stuff in my pockets that I'll use multiple times a day, plus emergency meds. So stuff like sweats or lounge pants aren't useful for me, and they aren't less comfy than other stuff to me, since I keep them on the loose side.

[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 hours ago

sweatpants and tshirt. i would not go barefoot outside tho, which i would do at home.

[–] Character_Locked@lemm.ee 5 points 14 hours ago

Tracksuit pants and hoodies for me. If it's particularly cold, I'll wear a jersey over my hoodie. I also have a fairly sizeable collection of bathrobes that I practically live in sometimes.

I'll wear the same hoodies out but that's about it. Although I've got a pair of plaid tracksuit pants that I'd love a more wearable out and about version of.

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 5 points 14 hours ago

I used to wear my cat uniform, but since my wee fuzzball died I've been wearing the same inside as outside.

[–] SadSadSatellite@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I wear the same styles at home as outside. The idea that people let themselves go after pairing off always bothered me, so I make an effort to look good for my partner as if I was making an introduction. I never dress without thought.

[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 6 points 13 hours ago

I don't think it's so much letting yourself go as it is wanting to be comfortable at home. I'm not going to put a suit and tie on to lounge about my house. My wife and I will still dress presentably when we go to a nice restaurant, but we're comfortable dressing down at home.

[–] Nemo@slrpnk.net 1 points 10 hours ago

I don't live the kind of life where I'm either inside or outside. Usually I'm in and out all day.

So in summer I wear as little as possible while still being decent and in winter I wear thermal-lined pants and layers of undershirt-shirt-outerwear. In spring and fall I wear jeans and a hoodie.