# What type of clothing do you typically wear on your days off work **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 9, 2020, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143 "2020-09-09T07:39:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hilary\_Algar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilary_algar/32/4282_2.png) [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/1 "2020-09-09T07:39:57Z")
For my type of clothing worn on days off of work, definitely jeans, either blue (91%) or black Black walking shoes w/ white peds. Shirt wear varies: _“I’m an excellent judge of shirt wear, just ask me”_ Shirt wear wise, oftentimes it is a 100% plain back t-shirt, no text, no images, no nothing, just a 100% plain back t-shirt. Otherwise, it could be a polo style shirt or perhaps a T-shirt with some sort of _smartass_ quote or saying. So, what type(s) of clothing do you typically wear on your days off work? ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/2 "2020-09-09T11:05:11Z")
Jeans, cowboy boots, black tee shirt, Hawaiian shirt in the summer, flannel shirt in the winter. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/3 "2020-09-09T12:00:07Z")
Back when I was still working, there was virtually no difference between my work clothes and my non-work clothes, except I’d occasionally wear t-shirts instead of nicer tops on days off. Jeans and sneaks were standard. I had great jobs without crazy dress codes - loved 'em! ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/4 "2020-09-09T12:40:14Z")
Depends on the weather. If it’s warm, shorts and a t shirt. Winter requires bus pants and long sleeve t shirt. Barn days require riding breeches. Footwear is always Topsiders. ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/5 "2020-09-09T12:45:22Z")
Your words are strange to me, what is this day off work you speak of? Since I’ve been working from home its been sweats and a tee shirt. I actually wear shoes, socks, underwear and pants only when I leave the house. I might even take a shower, if not add a hat to my ensemble. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/6 "2020-09-09T13:34:59Z")
My non-work attire almost year-round is cargo shorts & a polo shirt with docksider-style boat shoes outdoors & barefoot at home. That’s what I’m wearing right now. On the rare weeks it gets too cool for the above I change to chinos & maybe a sweatshirt over the polo with socks. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/7 "2020-09-09T13:40:36Z")
I’ve been working from home since the middle of March. All summer long it’s been nothing but shorts and t-shirts. I literally have not worn long pants, except for two weekend camping trips (for cold nights and mosquitos), all summer long. Bare feet unless I need to put on sandals to go somewhere. Now that it’s cooling down, it’ll be sweats and t-shirts and a flannel shirt if necessary. A pair of khaki pants if I’m going out anywhere (I don’t like jeans, find them uncomfortable to wear). ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/8 "2020-09-09T13:57:39Z")
Black jeans and whatever band t-shirt I fancy ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/9 "2020-09-09T13:58:16Z")
It depends on the weather and what I’m doing on my day off. Summer hanging around the house: shorts, tank top & flip flops Summer going somewhere: shorts/capris/gypsy-hippie skirt, tank top, sandals (non-flip flop) Winter hanging around the house: sweats, long sleeve t/sweatshirt/polar fleece top, socks, slippers Winter going somewhere: jeans, same type of tops I wear at home, socks, moto boots or knee-high boots + jacket/coat, mittens, etc. Our weather varies so much - in the summer I may have to wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt instead of a tank top. ---
**Author:** ![Hilary\_Algar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilary_algar/32/4282_2.png) [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/10 "2020-09-09T15:00:04Z")
> [@LH75](#): > > Jeans, cowboy boots, black tee shirt, Hawaiian shirt in the summer, flannel shirt in the winter. Do you ever wear a cowboy hat. too? ---
**Author:** ![Hilary\_Algar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilary_algar/32/4282_2.png) [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/11 "2020-09-09T15:01:11Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I had great jobs without crazy dress codes - loved 'em! Love it! ---
**Author:** ![Hilary\_Algar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilary_algar/32/4282_2.png) [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/12 "2020-09-09T15:02:33Z")
> [@Si\_Amigo](#): > > if not add a hat to my ensemble. Would that hat possibly be a cowboy hat? ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/13 "2020-09-09T15:59:59Z")
**Hilary\_Algar** Urban Sombrero of course. [![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/84/ee/7e/84ee7e01f51e499bca278167d5809d2c.png) ](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/84/ee/7e/84ee7e01f51e499bca278167d5809d2c.png) ---
**Author:** ![Hilary\_Algar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilary_algar/32/4282_2.png) [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/14 "2020-09-09T16:05:11Z")
Beautiful! ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/15 "2020-09-09T16:07:53Z")
It depends on where I’m going. Around the house it’s cotton shorts and a tank top. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/16 "2020-09-09T16:10:06Z")
Virtually zero difference if I’m outside. If I’m going to get dirty at work I’ll throw on a lab coat or coveralls as the case may require and I have steel-toe boots for those special occasions. But otherwise it is civvies all the way. I don’t work where I’m ever seen by the public and I don’t need to dress up for co-workers or bosses, the latter of which I hardly ever see anyway. If I’m lounging around at home with no intention of going anywhere it is generally sweat pants and a t-shirt/shirt. A little too common in recent months. ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/17 "2020-09-09T16:15:37Z")
Since I’ve been working from home since March, I’ve worn almost exclusively blue jeans (before June or so) and t-shirts. Indeed, I bought half a dozen or so ridiculous graphic shirts, like these ones, because for the first time in a long time I wasn’t wearing a button-up shirt every day: > **[Most Excellent - $19.00 - Free shipping](https://shirt.woot.com/offers/most-excellent?ref=cnt_ctlg_dgn_0)** > > Most Excellent [http://www.thecooltshirt.com/product/nebeermind/](http://www.thecooltshirt.com/product/nebeermind/) Since June I’ve worn shorts and the above-mentioned shirts if I’m just hanging around the house – working or not. If I’m going somewhere I’ll throw on jeans and maybe a Hawaiian shirt, along with an Akubra hat: > **[Cattleman - Fawn](https://akubra.com.au/collections/country/products/cattleman-fawn)** > > IN STOCK - SHIPS WITHIN 2 WORKING DAYS Australia's favourite Akubra - A style in the tradition of the Australian stockman. Features a pinch crown and broad, dipping brim with eyelet vents. Brim: 83mm, Bound Edge \*Note: Colour of hat... I’m a big bearded guy so it must go without saying that IDGAF about fashion. When I was teaching F2F I wore oxford shirts with slacks , suspenders, usually a dress vest, and wingtips. ---
**Author:** ![smilingbandit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@smilingbandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smilingbandit)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/18 "2020-09-09T17:19:24Z")
What clothing? Just kidding, it’s mostly just shorts and a t-shirt. ---
**Author:** ![begbert2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/begbert2/32/3357_2.png) [@begbert2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/begbert2)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/19 "2020-09-09T17:22:15Z")
Work, home, entertaining royalty, whichever: blue jeans and a blue polo shirt. Black tennis shoes if shoes are necessary. ---
**Author:** ![LH75](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lh75/32/4438_2.png) [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143/20 "2020-09-09T21:50:20Z")
@Hilary_Algar No cowboy hat here. I have a straw Panama hat and a couple of fedoras though [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-clothing-do-you-typically-wear-on-your-days-off-work/920143.md?page=2)