Comments on: Don’t Wear Pajamas to Class!

By: arete

arete — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:04:08 +0000

I agree. Something about people wearing PJs to class grosses me out. I don’t mind sweats, but PJ… I guess because usually they are thinner material than sweats too, and completely inappropriate for class… It’s like, “hey I just woke up and went to class, who knows if I showered or not. If I didn’t my thin layer of fabric will definitely not keep in the stench”

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By: lo

lo — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:45:39 +0000

i think the whole pjs to school thing isnt for me, just cause i cant pull it off,but if you can pull it off i think its a cute look exspecally for school.BUT i agree you do look way more professional not wear pajamas to school but its whatever floats your boat!!(:

By: Fyre

Fyre — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:15:58 +0000

I can agree that wearing pajama’s to class is a big NO. They look sloppy and like you don’t really care about the course. Another thing that bothers me is guys who wear pajama pants hanging halfway off their bum. I mean, what kind of message are you sending to your professors or anyone else who happens to see you in the hall? I live across town and bike to my campus and have to be there at 8 am every day. I manage to put on jeans and a cute top before I leave the house, even if I wake up 5 mins before I have to leave. Image is important in college. We’re here to learn how to be adults, so people need to start dressing like one!

By: Erica

Erica — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:22:32 +0000

I don’t feel like it’s a huge deal if people wear pjs to class. I personally don’t…. but as for sweatpants, definently! Sweatpants are so comfy, and if worn right are not “sloppy” looking. Yeah, you won’t win fashion points, but I think it’s acceptable. As far as the professor’s opinion of you, I’ve never been treated differently for what I am wearing. Sometimes I dress up for class, sometimes I don’t, and it really doesn’t make a difference. Professors have way too much to worry about to think about your wardrobe choice. Maybe in smaller classes where the atmosphere is professional, but for your typical classroom setting, I don’t think sweats are a problem.

By: Andie

Andie — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:06:45 +0000

@ Erika – I’m pretty certain professors realize that people with actual brains in their heads won’t wear pajamas to a job that they might recommend you for. Just being in college shows that you have determination and are taking your future seriously…I’m sure this would be doubly apparent if you had good enough grades that your professor might recommend you for a job. I understand dressing up if you’re presenting something or whatever. Also, let me remind you that college isn’t an education. It’s a business. We that take classes are the consumers. We are buying a product. How I choose to look while receiving my purchase is up to me. I don’t owe anyone anything…it’s a fair trade…something that I have bought.

By: Andie

Andie — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:59:54 +0000

I don’t really wear pajamas to school…I would just feel weird having everyone see what I sleep in. It would be like being seen in my underwear. I do, however, wear sweats sometimes which I’m sure some people construe as being what I sleep in. I honestly don’t care. I impress my profs with my attitude, my work ethic, my grades, and my initiative. When it actually matters, you can bet I dress the part. I’m not at school to impress people with my appearance (for the most part). If I’m not comfortable, it’s all I can focus on. Also, immediately after class, I go to work (which is on campus) at a child care center where it isn’t a big deal to wear sweats or whatever. I’ve had kids puke all over me, etc. I don’t have time to change into clothes that are suitable for puking on. Like I said, though, I usually try to stay away from sweats and pajamas. Sometimes it’s just more convenient. Also, as previously stated, when it actually matters what I wear, I definitely don’t put on pajamas. (For instance, I have another job where I need to look sharp and be in uniform. I most definitely take pride in my appearance then.)

By: Kaci

Kaci — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:34:20 +0000

I don’t think anyone was debating which comes first or is most important.

By: Ella

Ella — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:49:21 +0000

I completely disagree, learning comes before fashion!

By: Kaci

Kaci — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:34:15 +0000

Exactly, Erika! I agree!