This part of the wardrobe is where I am currently focusing my attention. It is that gray area in between "gear" or lounge-wear and smartcasual/MOTG outfits. Although I am "just" here at home, I still interact with lots of people...people come to the door, I see neighbors when I am out front, I walk over to the school to pick up my daughter. Up until a few weeks ago, this part of my wardrobe was a weird combo of ill-fitting or too short pants/jeans and baggy t-shirts. I felt just awful about myself. But now I am really trying to smarten up this dead zone in my closet.
I now have some good fitting jeans that are PPL. These are not premium denim...just the straight leg levis I picked up at kohls. I also have some cords. I have a base layer of long-sleeved plain t-shirts that I got at target. They are cheap and I just toss them in the wash since they get pretty messy over the course of the day. But they fit nicely on me and seem to hold up to the trauma they must face on a daily basis. At this point I will layer depending on what the weather is like and what I need to do: cardigan boyfriend sweater, hoodie, denim jacket, etc. I even picked up some fleece pull-overs from Lands End...they have a new "modern fit" which is not as straight and baggy as in days past...that are perfect for hanging around the house but still look decent when someone drops by unexpectedly.
What I am liking about this uniform is that when I need to head out in public, I can swoop a scarf around my neck, pull on my boots, toss on the denim jacket or trench and I look pretty pulled-together at a moment's notice. I also make sure I comb my hair and put on my make-up...even on at-home days...so that I know I always look groomed and don't have to think about it too often during the day.
On days when I plan an out-and-about day (dr appts, errands, teaching class, coffee with friends etc) then I also have my MOTG uniforms which I consider a notch up on the formal-ness scale.
But seriously, getting the uber-casual zone of my wardrobe sorted out has gone a long way in helping me feel stylish and still functional in an area where I spend a large portion of my time each week.
