(SPOT.ph) The concept of pambahay is one that's very Filipino. When you try to explain to a foreigner what pambahay means, “house clothes” doesn’t quite cut it. In other countries, sweatpants are considered house clothes, which isn’t exactly the case in the Philippines. Pambahay is more than just casualwear meant for indoors—it’s the daster that your lola wears; it’s the ratty old T-shirt from your childhood that you refuse to throw out even if it’s full of holes; it’s the Winnie the Pooh night dress that you wear to sleep; it’s the loose pair of shorts that’s unbelievably comfortable to lounge in. Basically, they’re clothes you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing outdoors, but the only clothes you'll wear when chilling at home.
Because we’re all mostly stuck at home these days, you’re probably experiencing a shortage of pambahay…or you’re just tired of doing the laundry every week. Either way, if you’re thinking about shopping for more house clothes but don’t know where to do it, you’ve come to the right place. From cheap pieces to upgrade-worthy finds, we list the places where you can shop pambahay without having to leave the house.
Running out of house clothes? Check out where you can shop pambahay clothes online:
Taytaylocal
Taytaylocal is where you can shop items from Taytay tiangges online. They’ve got men’s and women’s items available on their website and we even spotted some cute pambahay set that won’t break the bank! We’re obsessed with this pastel-colored tie-dye terno which you can score for P340 (they have it in other colors, too!). If you’re looking for legit dasters, you’ll find them here for as low as P330.
Taytaylocal is available online.
Shop SM
In case you didn’t know, The SM Store has an e-commerce website that lets you shop from their department store online. You can find comfortable loungewear here, whether it’s ensembles you’re into or if you simply want a pair of shorts. They also have pajamas, tank tops, and T-shirts you can choose from. Prices start at P149.75.
Shop SM is available online.
Ziya
For those who want their pambahay clothes a bit more streamlined, you’ll want to check out local brand Ziya’s collection of loungewear. Ziya offers comfortable ensembles in different prints and patterns. If you want to upgrade your oversized-tee-and-loose-shorts combo, take your pick from their top-and-shorts set. They also offer top-and-pants ensembles as well as breezy maxi dresses if that’s more your speed.
Ziya is available online.
Decathlon
Looking for house clothes that you can wear while working out, too? Decathlon has some pretty inexpensive shorts you can shop on their online store—perfect for those who do yoga, Pilates, or even dance at home. You can find pairs of shorts for as low as P230. There are also shirts for as low as P150!
Decathlon is available online.
Nueve Sleepwear
We know that nothing will beat your cartoon-themed nightgowns, but hear us out: We found sleepwear that’s chic enough for selfies and they don’t cost over a thousand bucks! Nueve Sleepwear has cami sets that come in the prettiest colors. They’re made with silk fabric and come with adjustable straps. The sets offer a comfortable fit that feels good on the skin. Each set is priced at P650.
Nueve Sleepwear is available online.
Lazada
If you’re looking for cheap pambahay, you won’t go wrong searching on Lazada. They’ve got sellers that offer no-frills house clothes that won’t break the bank. Search really well and you’ll find shorts for as low as P75 per pair, tees for as low as P59, and house dresses (the type your titas and lolas wear back home) for as low as P335 for a set of three.
Happy Snugs
Local brand Happy Snugs offers cute pambahay sets that’ll remind you of your childhood. Their ensembles come in fun prints and designs—some even feature famous cartoon characters! Supplies are limited, so you’re going to want to keep an eye on their social media account to see if they’ve got new items in stock. Sets go for as low as P150. They also sell dolphin shorts for P100 a pair and they come in a wide variety of colors.
Happy Snugs is available online.
Shop Style Cat
Shop Style Cat is using their online shopping platform to help Taytay seamstresses with their livelihood. Their house dasters (which you can score for as low as P350) come in pretty prints and colors, you might even feel they’re too pretty to wear just at home!
Shop Style Cat is available online.
Shopee
A treasure trove of affordable house clothes, there are quite a number of online shops that offer pambahay on Shopee—simply key in “pambahay” and you’ll find pages upon pages of search results. Our fave finds include these ternos for as low as P85 per set, comfy shorts for P55 a pair, and cotton dresses for as low as P55.
Wear Margaox
Looking for silk loungewear that won’t break the bank? Wear Margaox has a wide selection of ensembles, whether it’s short sleeves and shorts or long sleeves and pajamas. They also come in fun prints and colors, so you won’t look so dreary stuck at home! Their short sleeves-and-shorts set go for as low as P485 and come in different sizes, so you can find the perfect fit.
Wear Margaox is available online.
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