Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, homebound due to a lockdown or you work from home, there’s no reason you should neglect your looks and forget about being stylish and fashionable. Naturally, your situation is a bit different from those who regularly commute to their offices, but it’s still possible to pull off an elegant and classy look. All you need are several work-from-home wardrobe essentials and a few good tips.
Still, as you plan your stay-at-home look, it may seem a bit daunting. You need to figure out how much dressing up is OK and how much casual is appropriate. This is where some good advice is gold! Whether you’ve just started working from home or you’re a seasoned remote worker looking to revamp your attire, follow these practical tips.
Get dressed in the morning
As much as it’s very tempting to start your day still wearing your pajamas, try to resist! To be more productive and motivated, make an effort to get dressed and wear something more professional and suited for work. It will help you feel more alert and prepared to take on the challenges of your workday. Otherwise, you can easily slip into off-mode, move to the couch and procrastinate.
Plan in advance
If you find it hard to stay motivated to choose out a fashionable look every day, come up with a plan for the evening before your entire wardrobe for the upcoming week. Then, prepare your chosen outfit for the following day the night before to simply make it easier for yourself in the morning.
Be comfortable
Everyone loves to lounge around in comfy clothes when they’re at home, and that’s perfectly fine! There’s absolutely no reason you should feel uptight and uncomfortable when working remotely. All you need to do is to combine stylish pieces with comfortable athleisure items to put together your best stay-at-home fashion. The athleisure style perfectly blends fashion and comfort giving you the feeling of comfort and style at the same time. Think in terms of leggings, blouses, printed tees, and casual dresses, but don’t forget your feet, too! Treat them as well with a choice of comfy fluffy slippers so you can feel great from toe to head!
Choose chic staple pieces
To achieve a professional yet comfortable look, play with different combinations using several staple pieces. As mentioned before, the right outfit will make you feel comfy and allow you to concentrate on your work without distraction.
In your collection, you should have a few blouses with interesting details such as buttons, texture, cure sleeves, ruffles, and fun patterns. Casual tops are excellent for expressing your personality, and they add an element of fun to your at-home style. Think of graphic tees, striped, patterned, and at least one neutral. If you want to feel comfy but still look cute, wear a kimono cardigan over, and for a professional touch, put on a black or navy blazer.
Also, aim for low-maintenance pieces. Those that require ironing and are dry-clean-only are simply not worth it when you work from home. It’s more practical to stick to machine-wash clothes for the most convenience.
Pull out your rarely worn pieces
If you have an outfit idea you haven’t had the chance to wear before, or it’s not seasonally appropriate or you’re simply not confident or comfortable wearing it out of the house yet, now’s is the perfect opportunity to do so! As long as it’s functional and you feel comfortable in it at home, wear the pieces that haven’t seen the daylight much and haven’t received the attention as others.
Experiment!
Being at home is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with a new style and test it out. Try out different outfits, hairstyles, and makeup looks you don’t usually have the chance to wear. Trying out new things and experimenting with your look can be inspiring, and it can give you the energy boost you need to accomplish your daily goals.
Have a cheat day
If you’re having an easy day with no obligations to leave the house and no scheduled work video chats, go easy on yourself. Have a cheat day and stay in your pajamas or wear extra comfy clothes, go make-up free and forget about doing your hair. Breaks are good sometimes, but make sure you only do it every once in a while.
When you feel good about yourself, you’ll work better as well. Dressing up in fashionable clothes and putting your best self out there will help you kick off your workday on a high note. You’ll feel more confident and you’ll be more productive, so it’s a win-win situation!