Best Reading Attire? My vote: Snuggie

[Bilbo1967]

I'm with DixieGal on this one. I do most of my reading in either the bath or in bed (only places I can guarantee a bit of peace and quiet) - in both cases I'd be naked.

So, for me, the best reading attire is no attire

[Superlucky]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

What is a snuggie?

I don't care what I'm wearing, as long as I can read while wearing it.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Have you been under a rock for a year or something?

The Snuggie is a blanket with sleeves that was originally only available by ordering it from television - see this commercial - but now is available in stores. It is the best thing ever invented. They also make them for children and dogs. I got mine at Target for $15.

[owlrigh]

Gizmodo has a review of some of the top contenders in wearable blankets:

Snuggie vs Slanket vs Freedom Blanket vs Blankoat

I must say that the whole "static electricity" thing makes them sound less attractive. I wonder if there's a natural fibre one? I had a cursory look but couldn't find anything. I get zapped by polyester things, unfortunately :/

[Sparrow]

How do people walk about in them without tripping up??

[Patricia]

Originally Posted by Superlucky

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Have you been under a rock for a year or something?

Actually, these modified blankets have not made much of an impact in the UK. This is probably because few people can be bothered to import them.

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Superlucky

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Have you been under a rock for a year or something?

The Snuggie is a blanket with sleeves that was originally only available by ordering it from television - see this commercial - but now is available in stores. It is the best thing ever invented. They also make them for children and dogs. I got mine at Target for $15.

for dogs ????
i guess i was under the same rock as sweetpea, i never heard of them either until now. i suppose i can see the interest of them... maybe... although personally i manage just fine with my regular blanket without sleeves.

and since i read a lot in bed, my favourite attire is also "none" (except for the bedclothes). when it's really cold, the sony 700 saves the day ; built-in light means you can stick your head and hands completely under the quilt and read in a nice cozy cave.

Originally Posted by owlrigh

Gizmodo has a review of some of the top contenders in wearable blankets:

Snuggie vs Slanket vs Freedom Blanket vs Blankoat

I must say that the whole "static electricity" thing makes them sound less attractive. I wonder if there's a natural fibre one? I had a cursory look but couldn't find anything. I get zapped by polyester things, unfortunately :/

funny comparison. i don't like the idea of a giant polyester static electricity generator either ; i hate getting zapped.

Originally Posted by Patricia

Actually, these modified blankets have not made much of an impact in the UK. This is probably because few people can be bothered to import them.

i don't think we have them here either. i've never heard of them, anyway. seems like it would be really easy to make one if you wanted one ; and you could use a nicer fabric.

[Patricia]

There's a free pattern in PDF format here:
http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingro...thesnuglet.pdf

[Sparrow]

Originally Posted by Sparrow

How do people walk about in them without tripping up??

Yeah, that's a good question!

I'm surprised the manufacturers haven't been sued out of existence by people who've taken a tumble.

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Sparrow

Yeah, that's a good question!

I'm surprised the manufacturers haven't been sued out of existence by people who've taken a tumble.

feeling a bit schizophrenic today, sparrow ? you're right though, it is a good question. i can only assume that the manufacturers are hoping to lead people into a life of immobile sloth, since that way 1. no-one will be walking around, so no tripping and no lawsuits, and 2. lying around means you won't be warming yourself up with exercise, more sales for them !

[Superlucky]

Originally Posted by Sparrow

How do people walk about in them without tripping up??

They're not really designed to be walked in. I have to hold mine when I get up, but I'm pretty short. I will pin it up if I go on a Snuggie pub crawl.

[BenG]

I've seen the commercials. They get annoying after having seen them a dozen times.
So, are they open in the back like hospital gowns?

[Superlucky]

Originally Posted by BenG

I've seen the commercials. They get annoying after having seen them a dozen times.
So, are they open in the back like hospital gowns?

Yup. They are meant to be worn in repose. It's literally a blanket with wizard sleeves. Genius.

[Sparrow]

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

feeling a bit schizophrenic today, sparrow ?

You noticed.
Just dying of curiosity for an answer to my prev post.

Originally Posted by Superlucky

They're not really designed to be walked in. I have to hold mine when I get up, but I'm pretty short. I will pin it up if I go on a Snuggie pub crawl.

Superlucky!

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Superlucky

ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Have you been under a rock for a year or something?

The Snuggie is a blanket with sleeves that was originally only available by ordering it from television - see this commercial - but now is available in stores. It is the best thing ever invented. They also make them for children and dogs. I got mine at Target for $15.

Probably a rock where those weird things from the US don't penetrate under.

Originally Posted by Patricia

Actually, these modified blankets have not made much of an impact in the UK. This is probably because few people can be bothered to import them.

Nor on this side either pond (big or small), noticing Z's reaction.

And I've never needed one either, I've been reading with a backlit screen for so long, that I can't even imagine how it is to read in a cold bedroom with my arms above the blanket... (I'll just hide myself completely under it!)

[zelda_pinwheel]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Nor on this side either pond (big or small), noticing Z's reaction.

And I've never needed one either, I've been reading with a backlit screen for so long, that I can't even imagine how it is to read in a cold bedroom with my arms above the blanket... (I'll just hide myself completely under it!)

ah sweetpea, i see we both understand how to keep warm while reading.