Dress codes have irrevocably changed this year, but our increasingly at-home lifestyle and cozy outfits doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style.
In fact, psychologists say that selecting an outfit each morning is key to making you feel ready and prepared to take on the day.
That being said, we all tend to crave comfort and cozy outfits when the alarm clock goes off. There’s a reason sales of loungewear and sweatpants went through the roof in the first half of 2020, as we flung our rigid denim jeans and pointy stiletto heels to the back of the closet!
To make an effortless statement, particularly on screen, is via a pop of vivid color. If comfort is your name of the game: Tie-dye matching loungewear sets had a big moment earlier this year, and it’s an easy and fun project to DIY at home (giving old sweats a new lease of life in the process). If your usual 9-5 style requires something a little more formal, opt for a punchy block color blouse in a hue that compliments your skin tone to make an extra good impression in your virtual meetings. Of course, bright and happy shades are also a surefire way to boost your mood too. Win, win!
As news to no one, jewelry has the ability to take your outfit from drab to fab in an instant. Take, for example, that plain v-neck neck sweatshirt that you rooted out from your dresser in a last-minute rush. Simply adding an eye-catching pair of earrings or layered necklaces will make it look like it was all planned well in advance.
Loungewear doesn’t have to be sloppy. In fact, the market is exploding and expanding to the extent that loungewear can even be considered formalwear in some ways. If you’ve been living in holey tracksuit bottoms and shapeless t-shirts, consider investing in this part of your wardrobe. Our money is on elegant wide-leg trousers, ultra-soft cashmere joggers, or longline knitted cardigans, which can look as chic as can be, in a subtle and understated way.
A fun way to jazz up your comfies is to play with opposition. Consider pairing track pants with a fitted blazer, or a fun, floaty tiered maxi skirt, with a loose boyfriend t-shirt to give your at-home style an effortless vibe.
Down to get crafty? We bet there’s some pieces lying around that could do with the Project Runway treatment. Up the ante with your old and boring comfy basics by adding embellishment, fringing, patches, embroidery, or dye them a new color.
Why not take your cozy outift to new heights with sumptuous fabrics and texture. For the colder seasons, velvet, silk, fuzzy faux fur, oversize cable knits, and soft suede will never not be in fashion. Plan your winter wish-list accordingly!
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