Pajama Day?

Last week, while we were in Charlotte, I noticed an interesting fashion trend: pajamas! Adults wearing their pajamas in public! Grocery shopping? Wear your pajamas! Going to Target? Wear your pajamas! How about a movie? Those in style wear their pajamas! I'm not talking sweats. I'm not talking nighties. I'm talking tee shirt and flannel pants. For women, Tinkerbell or some Pooh critter. For men, plaid pants and a plain tee. These outfits are rarely clean and never fit quite right. They're either two sizes too large (guys) or two sizes too small (gals).
Accessorizing pajamas can be tricky. What footwear looks good with jammies? Summer footwear is a no brainer: flip flops! You can even buy a color to match your jammies! Winter is a little trickier. Do you wear fuzzy slippers, Docksiders, Uggs, or clogs? The possibilities are endless. Do you wear a jacket, coat, or robe? What about jewelery? Do you keep it simple and understated by wearing small earrings and, maybe, a necklace, or do you go over the top with dozens of bangles and multiple necklaces? Do you carry the Coach purse or do you go for the reusable Wal-Mart bag? Decisions, decisions!
College kids could be held responsible for this overly casual fashion trend. After all, didn't they begin it when they wore pajamas to early morning (say, 9AM) classes rather than show up late because they got dressed? Maybe. I think the real culprits are babies. That's right, babies! How many adorable little bundles do you see at the grocery store, mall, or sporting event wearing a comfy, soft sleeper? Of course, theirs are usually clean and well fitting. They are accessorized with a bib or blanket or hat. These pajama clad munchkins draw a great deal of "Oh, how precious" attention. Why shouldn't the rest of us draw attention to our cuteness by wearing PJs in public? Probably because, after a certain age (say, two), it's not so cute!
Babies, it is up to you to stop this disturbing trend. Stop looking so doggone cute in those sleepers! Get up thirty minutes earlier and get dressed!