Do you get dressed

[rhubarbodendron]

Thanks for the info, Spectre. It is forbidden for professional drivers and since I don't own a private car but drive only in my business car I wrongly assumed that the rules applying there would go for everyone.
Here's an interesting article that states that as a non-professional in case of an accident you'll get into trouble, though, for not following your "Sorgfaltspflicht" (the duty to be careful and do everything to prevent accidents): http://www.t-online.de/ratgeber/aut...oder-high-heels-beim-autofahren-erlaubt-.html

Seems like (as always! *sigh*) the law leaves lots of room for interpretation. I wonder when there'll ever be a law that's phrased clear and to the point without any ifs and whens. (I'll propably not live to see it)

 

[thestrangequark]

I work from home. I 'attend' online meetings in my underwear. Not gonna lie, this shit's glorious.

And hell, it's San Diego, so even in most of the nicer restaurants you can get away with shorts and sandals.

^This is me. Working from home can be fabulous. I've held online training sessions while wearing just a t-shirt and a undies. If they ever went to something like Skype, I'd be screwed.

Yeah, I work from home 2-3 days a week, and usually spend the morning in my PJs. I wear PJs exclusively around the house, but I get dressed every day because I go out every day unless I am ill. I get very restless if I stay indoors, and can become seriously depressed. Whether or not I have to, I take the train into Manhattan daily just so I can take the 5.5 mile walk home over the bridge.

I do go out in my PJs all the time in winter -- I'm not getting dressed just to run to the bodega down the block. Besides, I have an ankle-length wool coat, so no one is any the wiser.

 

[JoeZhang]

I work at home a lot but the routine is the same as when I go out to work, shower, dress, breakfast and then in the office (at home) at 9am.

 

[Timby]

I work from home full-time, and before I moved back to Wisconsin my company had a one-day-per-week WFH policy, so I'm well used to the idea. That being said, I need to get dressed -- during the week, on the weekends, etc. It's part of what gets me going. I wrote a blog post on the subject in 2013:

Working from home, or working remotely, has become a somewhat popular trend over the last few years, and it certainly has some benefits: Lack of commute time, employee morale boosts, even potential improvement in productivity. I’m fortunate to work for an employer that allows for one “work from home” day per week; however, I rarely take advantage of this opportunity, as my house is a mere half-mile, 10-minute walk from my office, and I feel more productive when I am at my desk, with my phone and co-workers immediately available. That being said, I do occasionally need to be home throughout the day for some reason or another. Over the last several months, I have realized there is one essential tactic to making remote work effective.

Leave your home in the morning.

Think about it. When you go through the morning routines of hygiene, breakfast / coffee, locking up, and driving (or however you travel) to work, you have already gotten yourself into the process of doing things. You are already making things happen. When you work from home, it’s very easy to fall into a rut of stumbling downstairs from your bedroom, sitting down on the couch, then staring at your computer screen, losing focus and checking personal email, Facebook, and so forth.

So when you work from home, don’t just go through your regular morning routines, but actually leave your home for a little while. Go to a coffee shop, pick up some items at the grocery store, grab breakfast somewhere, what have you: The point is to get outside. On the rare occasions that I do work remotely, I like to start my morning by going to a local diner and getting a cup of decaf coffee and a bagel, after which I start responding to emails that piled up over the previous night. Doing this ensures that I’m not only looking respectable to the outside world, but I’ve also gotten myself into the process of getting things done.

When you feel good, look good and start the day off well, you will succeed.

 

[scotpens]

Fun fact, it's completely legal in this country to operate your car in the nude . . .

But who would want to?

 

[rhubarbodendron]

Justin Bieber

 

[Captain Shaw]

When I get in from work I'll have a bath then put a nightie and jogging bottoms on, if I have to pop to the shops I will change my trouser's and sometimes I'll just slide a top over my nightie.
At the weekend I'll probably do my house work in my nightie then get change.

 

[Captain Shaw]

Considering I have net curtains/sheers on all my windows I could never live in a house like that.

I feel the same, every time I watch grand designs and see houses with great big windows I just keep thinking about everyone being able to see in.

 

[scotpens]

Considering I have net curtains/sheers on all my windows I could never live in a house like that.

I feel the same, every time I watch grand designs and see houses with great big windows I just keep thinking about everyone being able to see in.

Reminds me of Flanders and Swann:

Our boudoir on the open plan
has been a huge success.
Though everywhere's so open,
there's nowhere safe to dress!

 

[Sam_I_Am]

I never have off days. The thought of staying home all day actually makes me physically sick. If I stay at home all day I get headaches and feel anxious.

Having said that, I do change into 'indoor wear' as soon as I'm home. Lounge pants, loose tops etc. I feel so uncomfortable wearing jeans or chinos in the house.

 

[Captain Ice]

AS soon as I am through the door, the shoes and socks are off. Usually, by the late evening, so are shirt and pants and I'll lounge around in my shorts or commando,

Weekends, it just depends on what is going on. If I don't have to leave until the evening, I'll just wear my shorts from the night before and shower only just before I go out.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Fun fact, it's completely legal in this country to operate your car in the nude . . .

But who would want to?

Judging from what we hear from toll-booth and drive-thru attendants-- lots of people.

 

[rhubarbodendron]

Makes you wonder where these people keep their wallets..

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

I work from home. I 'attend' online meetings in my underwear. Not gonna lie, this shit's glorious.

And hell, it's San Diego, so even in most of the nicer restaurants you can get away with shorts and sandals.

^This is me. Working from home can be fabulous. I've held online training sessions while wearing just a t-shirt and a undies. If they ever went to something like Skype, I'd be screwed.

Yeah, I work from home 2-3 days a week, and usually spend the morning in my PJs. I wear PJs exclusively around the house, but I get dressed every day because I go out every day unless I am ill. I get very restless if I stay indoors, and can become seriously depressed. Whether or not I have to, I take the train into Manhattan daily just so I can take the 5.5 mile walk home over the bridge.

That sounds so great, the long walk over the bridge. I love walking in cities. You're making me nostalgic for NYC here.

 

[Emher]

Weekends are the days I get dressed in proper good looking clothes, even if I'm just at home, since that's when I don't wear my practical work wear and can be arsed to put on proper clothes.

I need a new job, I miss looking good

 

[scotpens]

Where is our Italian friend Iguana Tonante? I'm willing to bet he puts on a jacket and tie just to take out the garbage.

 

[rhubarbodendron]

what are the stakes? I'm willing to bet he wears shorts and a t-shirt if the weather permits it

 

[Tora Ziyal]

Where is our Italian friend Iguana Tonante? I'm willing to bet he puts on a jacket and tie just to take out the garbage.

And a scarf draped casually but oh-so-gracefully around his neck. I was in Rome for a couple days recently, and I thought of him every time I saw a well-dressed guy. Which means I thought of him quite often!

 

[Sector 7]

AS soon as I am through the door, the shoes and socks are off. Usually, by the late evening, so are shirt and pants and I'll lounge around in my shorts or commando,

Weekends, it just depends on what is going on. If I don't have to leave until the evening, I'll just wear my shorts from the night before and shower only just before I go out.

This is me, as well. Around the house, I wear as little as possible. Often, that means nude.

I, recently, introduced my boyfriend to life in the country. We spent the entire weekend nude, including grilling outside and lounging on the rear deck. He loved it! Of course, it helps that I live in a very rural area bordered by woods.

 

[-Brett-]

I couldn't imagine a whole day, let alone a whole weekend not going out at all. Unless maybe I'm snowed in, but if that's the case I'm getting dressed just because of the cold.