Are You A 'Shlumpadinka?'...From The Oprah Winfrey Show
Do you run errands in your pajamas? Are your husband's sweats a staple in your wardrobe? If the answer is yes, you may be a shlumpadinka.
Oprah says: "I made this word up a long time ago," she says. "It represents, for me, a woman who dresses like she has completely given up…and it shows."
· Does every mom go thru a Shlumpadinka faze?
· What's the male version of a Shlumpadinka?
· Is there anything wrong with being a Shlumpadinka?
6 comments:
Shlumpadinkas infuriate me!! To me it's a sign of laziness. I hate seeing women, or men for that matter, in pajama pants, baggy t-shirts, even sweat pants, out in the stores or even just going for a coffee. How much longer does it take to put on a pair of jeans and a clean T-shirt? I wouldn't let my daughters go to school in jammie pants unless it was pajama day at school. And they certainly know how their father and I feel about wearing sweats out in public, unless you're going to the gym and coming right back home. Our girls, who are now young adults, take pride in how they look when they leave the house - as do their parents. No shlumpadinkas here!!
I can only imagine what the generations who have gone before us would think of people wearing their sleep attire out in public. My grandmother hated to see people in jeans because, in her generation, they were considered "barn clothes".
Men and women of all ages should take pride in their appearance. It's a sign of respect for themselves and the people around them.
I personally dont believe there is a problem with wearing PJ's out in public. For one they are comfortable and another, the PJ's these days are not that bad. As far as sweat pants go... well there really isnt a problem with them. Dont get me wrong...there are some pretty bad sweat pants but for the most part sweat shirts/pants these days are quite stylish and practical.
OH, get over it. We are far to concerned with our materialistic image. There is a time to look presentable, and for the most part, we tend to conform. However, there is also a time to let you hair down. How you look on the outside is no reflection on who you are (don't judge a book by it's cover - this is not new.)
Because I choose to run an errand in my PJs or tracks, does not make me lazy. It makes me functional & efficient. I exercise regularly. I am one of the most efficient people at work and I do my job very well. And yes, I have worn my sweats to the grocery store on occasion....even after playing basketball.....gasp!! Sweaty & Shlumpadinka - proud to be S-squared!
Oh there are most definitely male versions of a Shlumpadinka!
I'm in a button up shirt 350 days out of the year, so I'm somewhat biased ... but at the same time, I don't mind throwing on a pair of ROOTS sweat pants and a hoodie, and heading out for some fast-food.
I think some people have completely given up on how they present themselves, and that's when it becomes an issue. In my opinion, if a person doesn't show confidence and pride in the way they present themselves, most often there are other major parts of their life that are suffering because of lack of effort as well.
It’s quite simple. I think there are times for being professional & presentable and a time for kickin’ back with a pair of shorts and flip-flops and heading out for a walk. The only time PJ’s or sweatpants become an issue is if the two start to mix with the times you should be in some fancy pants!!
Zach Bedford
Take 5 minutes out of your day and stroll down Spring Garden Road in Halifax. Suddenly sweat pants seam more attractive. I think young women wearing dog collars and circus-worthy piercings are far worse than shlumpadinkas.
I am a part-time Shlumpadinkas and proud of it!!
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