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BANANAS IN PYJAMAS?

After Tesco pyjama row, Sun girl heads out onto London’s streets to find out if it’s ever acceptable to wear cozy clobber in public

Is it ever acceptable to wear your jammies in public... or is this a trend that needs to be put to bed?

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IS it bananas to wear pyjamas in public?

We told yesterday how  Tesco customer Chris Cooke turned fashion police when he spotted two women in their jammies in his local Salford store.

 Is it ever acceptable to wear your PJs in public?
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Is it ever acceptable to wear your PJs in public?Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

He later posted on Tesco’s Facebook page, branding their cosy get-up “outrageous”.

While some backed Chris’s sentiment, others said he was being “pathetic”.

So is it ever acceptable to wear your PJs in public?  Or is this a trend that needs to be put to bed?

Here, The Sun’s AMY JONES finds out.

 We told yesterday how Tesco customer Chris Cooke turned fashion police when he spotted two women in their jammies in his local Salford store
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We told yesterday how Tesco customer Chris Cooke turned fashion police when he spotted two women in their jammies in his local Salford store

Tesco

THE scene of the fashion crime - and as I step into the store I can’t help but wonder if internet shame awaits. Evidently there’s no PJ policy in my local store as the security lets me waltz past in my fluffy pink slippers.

 Back to the scene of fashion crime... Amy heads to Tesco in her night gear
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Back to the scene of fashion crime... Amy heads to Tesco in her night gearCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 I feel like I could shop til I drop - straight into bed
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I feel like I could shop til I drop - straight into bedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

I get a few passing glances from some of the older customers, but most walk straight by me as I cruise the aisles. I feel like I could shop til I drop - straight into bed.

PJ: OK

McDonald's

AS I head into the fast food restaurant a gaggle of schools boys giggle at my get up. One joker calls: “Nice look, Grandma.” When I order my Big Mac meal at the counter I swear the server smirks at me.

 Early to rise gets the fries
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Early to rise gets the friesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Time for a McDonald's breakfast - with jammies-to-go
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Time for a McDonald's breakfast - with jammies-to-goCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

 

Despite my snuggly slippers and elasticated waistband I suddenly feel decidedly uncomfortable. With an atmosphere tas frosty as a McFlurry, I’m NOT lovin’ it.

PJ: NO WAY

The pub

NOW I love a nice glass of wine in my jammies - but it turns out PJ drinking isn’t as fun away from the comfort of your own home. Walking into the Grand Union in Camberwell, South London I feel incredibly self-conscious.

 Walking into the Grand Union in Camberwell, South London I feel incredibly self-conscious
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Walking into the Grand Union in Camberwell, South London I feel incredibly self-consciousCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 However, I might look like I’ve stepped straight off of the set of Shameless but no-one bats an eyelid
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However, I might look like I’ve stepped straight off of the set of Shameless but no-one bats an eyelidCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

I might look like I’ve stepped straight off of the set of Shameless but no-one bats an eyelid. When I ask the barwoman if she minds, she replies: “As long as you’re comfortable, who cares?” In the end it’s a snuggle - sorry, I mean struggle - to tear myself away.

PJ: OK

Wagamama

WALKING into a ‘proper’ restaurant I was convinced I would be soon shown the door, but to my surprise I am shown to a table. The waiting staff are incredibly polite (maybe they feel sorry for me?) and none of the other customers gawp.

 Walking into a ‘proper’ restaurant I was convinced I would be soon shown the door, but to my surprise I am shown to a table
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Walking into a ‘proper’ restaurant I was convinced I would be soon shown the door, but to my surprise I am shown to a tableCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 The waiting staff are incredibly polite (maybe they feel sorry for me?) and none of the other customers gawp
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The waiting staff are incredibly polite (maybe they feel sorry for me?) and none of the other customers gawpCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Politics student Lily Hewitt, 23, says: “I’d probably be too embarrassed to wear my pjs outside but I’ve seen it before in the supermarket - it’s no big deal.” After my noodles I feel like I need a nap - and luckily I’m ready for bed.

PJ: OK

Southbank

WHILE hardened Londoners don’t seem to care about PJs as outerwear, tourists on the Southbank are far more judgemental about my slipper-ing standards.

 Are they laughing at me?
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Are they laughing at me?Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Tourists on the Southbank are far more judgemental about my slipper-ing standards
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Tourists on the Southbank are far more judgemental about my slipper-ing standardsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

A couple of young Frenchman give me a look of serious disapproval as I stroll by and a German family mutter angrily about me. Clearly, Europe isn’t ready for my daring day-to-night look.

PJ: NO WAY

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