The Monday rush, sugar-loaded corporate coffees, hectic 9-5 boring shifts might have stopped for a few of us, but what stays constant is the urge to work. As a result, work from home has become a regular part of most of our lives. And if this is how we are going to spend most of our time, at least the least we can do is perk up with some comfortable clothes and stay productive.
With the emergence of virtual interaction with office colleagues, many of you might be wondering what clothes to wear at home? Well, no more worries, as in this fragment of Quarantine diaries, we will help you with different ways you can light up your mundane hours at home, along with keeping your fashion and style insights upto the next level.
FACTS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE CHOOSING A WORK FROM HOME OUTFIT
It is no more the usual work from office culture, where all we had to focus was on work and came back home with a busy, tiring schedule. Work from home can be pretty challenging, as you might need to multitask.
For instance, staying with your family comes with managing kids, taking care of pending house chores, cooking, cleaning, and to finish up the work in such a tight schedule can be exhausting sometimes. In such a situation, what most of us would prefer is a comfortable outfit.
It is known to most of us that setting up a work dress code helps us set the entire day’s mood. Though nobody’s watching you, you can still style up to express yourself in the best way possible.
Choose soft Dewey fabrics that are gentle in touch, breathable, and comfortable to wear. Then, opt for loose-fit A-line silhouettes that excite your style game. Finally, either wear a basic kurti or mix and match to create an indo-western attire. The choice is yours.
Depending on the day and the workload, choose the color that represents your emotions and helps you get along with the daily schedule. Vibrant and warm tones such as yellow, red, orange, purple will get you going. Pastel hues such as lilac and lime yellow are perfect for slow-paced virtual meetings.
When we hear the word “HOME,” the first emotion that clicks in our mind is “GETTING LAID BACK.” And with corporate culture comes formal presence.
FORMAL YET COMFORTABLE! Sounds almost impossible. Guess what? For your entire week, we have gathered a complete range of everyday ensembles that are stylish, comfortable, functional, and presentable.
PURPOSEFUL MONDAYS
One of the busiest days of the entire week. Mondays! This day is crucial as you will set a schedule for the upcoming week, answer numerous client calls, a crazy bunch of emails, and what not else.
For such a jam-packed day, go for casual go-to pants that are easy to wear and will keep you easy-peasy on the couch. Pair it up with a solid coloured formal shirt with minimal statement accessories. Before you head up for all those work video calls, ensure that you look presentable and the background is not noisy.
MODISH TUESDAYS
Bring on your game with the trending fashion trends. Dig into your fashion drawer and look out for an attire that is dramatic yet work-appropriate. Through a striped jumpsuit or a pin-striped semi-formal shirt, let others get the feeling that you have got your life under control.
Also, extra brownie points if you go for a head-to-toe monochrome look. So pull off this trendy style to let out your bossy-girl aura.
CURIOUS WEDNESDAYS
All-day tedious work, but no play? You have been working hard and successfully overcoming the past few days. Loosen up the creative, crazy side of yours before the monotonous schedule gets hold of you.
Opt for a relaxed backseat WFH dress code, such as a long flowy breathable maxi designer dress for women or a full-length dress that makes it easier to roam around the house. It is perfect for smashing up the deadline along with taking care of household chores.
THROW-BACK THURSDAYS
We all agree that there are/are some of our favorite pieces that get lost in the back of our closet. Only you find it out years later, covered under a pile of dust. So please give yourself a Thursday challenge and explore those hung-back old outfits with utter confidence that they still do fit in. And do not forget to take a quick selfie and give yourself a tap on your shoulder.
BONDING FRIDAYS
For casual Fridays, go for prints, colors, and designs that never made their way because of lockdown. Pair up your kurtas with loose-fit pants or palazzos, along with oxidized accessories to give an extra sweet punch.
SELF-CARING SATURDAYS
Here comes the weekend we all have been waiting for so long. Finally, it is the day when you do not have to worry about what to wear. Instead, just put on one of your favorite outfits. After all, you deserve some self-love after a long exhausting weekend.
Go for pastel shade loungewear with minimal handwoven fabric. This comfy outfit is for sure going to cheer your weekend mood. So treat yourself to a relaxing SPA day. And don’t forget to not indulge yourself in the leftover piling laundry.
CAREFREE SUNDAYS
Extra soft pajamas or call for some breezy loungewear, or even shorts with an oversized T-shirt is all you need that is a perfect match for cozy work from home outfit options while watching Netflix with a glass of your favorite wine.
We understand how hard it is to cope when working from home, but you can surely elevate your daily hustle with the right outfit.
