It is a liberating experience to work from home. Morning commutes are exchanged for later wake up times and office cubicles are replaced with the comfort of your couch. While working from home can be a great experience, it can also cause a disruption to your daily fashion routine. Between the temptation to roll out of bed at the last possible minute (Ah, 8:59 a.m., it’s you again) and the realization that your dog is your only coworker, it’s easy to resort to PJs all day, leading to a dreary style rut.
Many of us didn’t expect to still be working from home at the start of 2022, but if you find yourself missing the joy of dressing for the office, we have some good news: You can still nurture your love of fashion without leaving the house. Want to revive your love for fashion and master WFH chic style? Continue reading to find our top style advice.
1. Select office-ready blouses
If you work from home, then you probably use Zoom, Slack, Google Hangout, and Facetime more than you’d care to admit. If you’re someone who spends a good portion of the workday in virtual meetings, then don’t hold back when it comes to tops.
It’s easy to get lost in a constant rotation of cotton hoodies or crewnecks. However, choosing office-worthy tops can help you feel more productive during online meetings. Besides, who doesn’t like being the best-dressed person in the Zoom meeting room? For a more polished look, choose pieces with oversized collars or pleats.
2. Upgrade your loungewear
It’s tempting to wear your pajamas all day. However, it will make your fashion-loving inner self feel drained. If you’re planning to have a cozy, meeting-free work day, opt for a fashionable loungewear set instead. You can embrace both style and coziness by choosing a set that’s both matching and made from high-end materials like viscose or velour.
Make sure to stay on top of your loungewear collection to only have pieces that make you feel your best—even if you want to keep the shirt you got in college that has rips in the armpits, retiring it means you’ll stop instinctually reaching for it.
3. Have fun with patterns.
As tempting as it can be to reach for shades of beige and black when you aren’t leaving the house, adding an extra pop to your virtual looks can give you a spark of joy that a neutral just can’t.
This year, dress up in bold colors, patterns, or prints. Grab bold prints like checks and houndstooth on days you’re in need of a fashion pick-me-up or a shirt in your favorite color on a day you know you have a lot of Zoom meetings. Bonus: Bright prints are great conversation starters for virtual calls with clients and coworkers.
4. Add some jewelry to your look
A statement necklace, or pair of bold earrings, can add a bit of zhuzh and confidence to your look for virtual meetings. You can also add jewelry to your outfit with minimal effort (we promise), and it can help you mentally feel more organized and ready for the day.
At this moment, there’s no point in reserving that necklace you love or the hoops you used to wear to the office for special occasions. Make them part of your work-from-home routine to make each day feel more special.
5. Add hair accessories
You can save time by eliminating the commute from your day and get more time for the things you love. Put some of this time to good use and play around with different hair styles, adding accessories that will really pop through your computer screen and—let’s be honest—hide the fact that you’ve been on a no-wash kick for several days straight. You can easily change your whole look with headbands or oversized bows.
The best thing? You no longer have to worry if you can pull them off or stress about if they’re office-appropriate. You’re dressing for yourself, so there’s minimal risk in trying new things out—but a lot of possible reward.
6. Choose elevated knits
Knit clothing is both extremely comfortable and stylish. Fill your work-from-home closet with quality sweaters made from natural materials such as cashmere and mohair for a wardrobe that embodies the comfort of working from home without sacrificing professional style.
If you have a sweater that itches every time you put it on or has a stain on the front that you keep wearing because it isn’t visible on Zoom, get rid of it. Gone are the days when work-from-home meant just grabbing any old thing—adding to our confidence is key, which means both comfort and style should be a priority.
7. Slippers need to be upgraded
You might not be rocking your heels as often as you would like, but there’s no reason you can’t still put effort into your footwear. Slippers are a great way to keep your feet warm and satisfy your shoe-loving side. Since we’re spending so much of our days at home, it’s the perfect time to splurge on the pair that you’ve always had your eye on.
Source: The Every Girl