Mary Killen Mary Killen

Your Problems Solved | 1 October 2005

Etiquette advice from The Spectator's Miss Manners

issue 01 October 2005

Dear Mary…

Q. Pyjama gape or not, aprons should not be worn by a gentleman. The pyjama gape correspondence originated in Aldeburgh and the solution lies no further away than nearby Leiston, where the renowned Volga Linen Company (www.volgalinen.co.uk, 01728 635020) has among its sublime products linen pyjamas whose tops reach the knees, which I imagine should be sufficient for most wearers.
P.J., by email

A. Thank you for alerting readers to this possibility. Clicking on to the website, one can see these smart/cosy 100 per cent linen pyjamas. They are Indian in style, the colours on offer are white, natural, woad and indigo and they cost £112. The top does indeed reach the knee which, as you point out, should offer a gentleman’s private parts sufficient protection from visual intrusion as he goes about his business of preparing informal breakfasts for house guests.

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