It’s no secret that I rarely get ‘Dressed Up’. And by ‘Dressed Up’ I just mean wearing ‘Real Pants’. It’s not that I am lazy. Well maybe it’s because I’m lazy. But it’s more because I don’t see the point in being uncomfortable when I don’t have to be. Therefore, I live most of my life in sweat pants, yoga pants, pajama jeans, and or straight up pajamas. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I’ve gotten used to the sideways glances and intense stares from strangers at the grocery store and CVS. Because I am perfectly content sporting the ‘Clearly I’ve Given Up’ look. It suits me.
And, I have absolutely no qualms shopping and/or attending ‘Family Holidays’ dressed like this.
However, even *I* may have taken things a little too far.
When I got the phone call from my girlfriend, telling me she finally had the time to squeeze me in for a hair appointment, I jumped at the chance. Literally. It had been three months since my last cut and color. My gray hairs had taken over completely and not even a ponytail and hat could make me look ‘Normal’.
So… without even thinking, I grabbed my bathrobe, threw it on over my pajamas, and got into the car.
Yeah, that’s right.
I drove my car, while wearing my bathrobe.
But that’s not the worst of it.
Nope.
I had a very small window of time to get my hair ‘did’ – because my brother, Abercrombie, whom I love and adore was coming over for dinner. And that’s not an every day occasion.
Tiffany, master stylist that she is, cut my hair first, before slathering my hair with rich, creamy, colored goodness. But rather than waiting 45 minutes for the color to ‘set’ – I asked her to Saran Wrap my head so I could drive back home and be on time for my Family Dinner.
And that’s just what she did.
On my way home, stopped at a traffic light, I couldn’t figure out while I was getting so many strange looks from the people in the cars next to mine.
That is, until I saw my reflection in the rear view mirror.
Yep.
I have officially crossed the line, people.
It’s probably all down hill from here.
Ahahahahahah!!!
And that is why I LOVE YOU so very much!!!
xoxoxoxox
You are a woman after my own heart. To dress like that, have a bag on your head, drive like that and then put your photo on the internet… YOU ROCK! Of course it doesn’t hurt that you are naturally beautiful woman, so you could wear a paper bag and look good…. this is one of my favorite posts officially that you’ve done!
AWWWWWWWWWW!!!
Katherine!
Wow.
I don’t even know what to say!
Thank you.
xoxoxooxoooxoxoox
Your still a sexy bitch 🙂
Thanks, yo!
Not many would drive around with their head Saran Wrapped, let alone take a nice portrait and SHARE it on a public forum. More power to you Meleah! 🙂
Why thank you, Rog!
Why thank you, Rog!
For three years, when I drove my oldest to high school, I’d climb out of bed, pour a pot of coffee down my throat, swish around some mouthwash, and slip on flip-flops or boots, depending on the weather, and hit the road at 6 a.m. Fifty miles round trip in my pjs, sometimes commando. I always worried about a car wreck or getting pulled over by police. Not exactly the best face forward.
HELL YES!!!
We are on the SAME team!!
WOOOOT
I would have loved to pull up next to you looking like that! I just adore you for sharing the pic!
And as we have already established, you are the only person I know that owns Pajama Jeans (or at least admits it — LOL)!
You rock the cellophane.
🙂
Traci
And I * LOVE * my pajama jeans!
Thanks, StarTraci!
I have no idea how I missed this post but OH, MY GOSH!!! I think I have the exact same robe but must admit to not wearing it out. I laughed through this post and the picture at the end, oh, my gosh, awesome!!
HA! Lucy!
If you DO have the same robe as me?
I highly recommend driving around town wearing it!
xoxoxo
I second geechee_girl’s comment. I really do admire your moxie and your confidence. Way to own it, girlie!
Thanks, Kelly!
Wow! Imagine what you’ll be like by the time you’re my age.
Even with Saran Wrap, you’re gorgeous. Of course, I’ve always had a thing for leftovers.
Me too, Bud. Me too!
Awww! Shucks!
Awww! Shucks!
I bow to your balls.
It’s not so much having balls,
As it is NOT giving a fuck!
you make me laugh so much, meleah. you’re crazy. but seriously you go out in your PJs. okay i couldn’t do that, but have gone outside to dump the trash in my pj’s and robe, but not far from the house. brave sister you are. there’s a woman on my job who won’t take out the trash (in her building) without her makeup. OMG, gimmie a break.
seriously, being at the dinner table is important. it’s nice when everyone gathers can sit as a family for breakfast and dinner. you did the right thing.
I will never understand why my Aunt Bea refuses to get the mail / trash without make-up on either.
I could CARE LESS what people think of me.
I just gotta be comfy. And hey, I was in a rush!
Love you, Val!
xoxoxooxoxox
“I could CARE LESS what people think of me.”
i want to get to this point a little more, but i do care a little bit. you have nice pajamas though.
Isn’t that attire standard issue for early morning Wal-mart visits?
Probably!
I wouldn’t know. I don’t shop there.
I’m a Target chick.
You inspire me. Now I really want to show up in pajamas at a family function at the in-law’s house, just to see the reaction on Mark’s sister’s face!
You inspire me. Now I really want to show up in pajamas at a family function at the in-law’s house, just to see the reaction on Mark’s sister’s face!
PLEASE DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sadly, I gave up long ago. The only reason I don’t wear my “fancy work pajamas” around town is because I live in a Small Town and people are judgy. I love my fancy work pajamas.
If I didn’t have to leave the house every day to take care of and ride horses, I’d live in my p.j.’s, too. But the bathrobe to the hair salon? Be on the look out for Stacy & Clinton. I may have to forward them this post. 😉
I need some fancy work pajamas!!
And who cares if people are judging you?
Okay, Jayne.
I’ll be on the look out!
xoxo
And yes, I REALLY wore my PJ’s, Bathrobe & Saran Wrap –
While driving my car. And walking about in public.
Lol, I love your sense of humour. What you have forgotten to mention is that if you don’t dress down, you’d be getting a lot of looks from horny men, boys and lesbians and let’s face it – more than a few straight women who might be persuaded to drive on the other side of the road (if you know what I mean)!
Behind that bathrobe is the body of a Greek goddess and under than saran wrap is one sexy woman’s smart brain!!!
I’d kill to be the man in your life – pajamas and all <3 <3
Roshan!
You’re making my blush!
Mel, you are one sexy beotch in your Tweety PJs. You’ve certainly raised the bar on fashion.
And I love the Saran Wrap look. I was thinking it would make for a good driver’s license photo.
Ahahaha!!!
I doubt I would ever go to the DMV looking like that.
But, clearly I am not afraid of being photographed like that!
Yep. Clearly. LOL
🙂
lol Love it!!!
YOU… WOMAN… Are my HERO!!!!!!
Thanks, Jules!
Awwww!!!
And this is why YOU & I are getting married!
xoxoxox