https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2310301 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 20:14:48 +0000 Lmh 2310301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely choices. &nbsp;I wfh 80% of the time and the line between nightwear and loungewear has certainly blurred. &nbsp;I was on an interview board (virtual) so was only the top of me was visible. &nbsp;Makeup, hair done, top and jacket with just a pair of knickers on the bottom half! &nbsp;I really need to sort myself out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309342 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:16:10 +0000 Mirjana 2309342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfits like always Tanya. My favorite is #8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309334 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:30:39 +0000 Barbara Diane 2309334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I pretty much wear the same clothes inside my home and out except my non-casual dresses are for outside only, along with some dressier items and dressy shoes. And some items that are cozy but not great will only see outside on a casual walk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309153 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:51:20 +0000 Kyle 2309153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I have always admired your style and appreciate how it stays so consistently great. You care about every detail, and it shows. &nbsp;In this post I especially love #1 and #2. You look so good in teal!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309137 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:43:34 +0000 anchie 2309137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some really great ideas that I can steal for my casual at home wear. Everything looks great and I especially like your matching set in #7. I work from home only 2 days per month, and we don’t turn on cameras for meetings so I can work in pajamas if I want to. I am similarly as you, used to change immediately when I return home into something comfortable. Even socks, watch and bra are bothering me. But I had to step up my game because of my two kids and their social life. There are often unannounced visits, and sleep overs, and I don’t want to embarrass my kids with my ratty lounge wear in front of their friends. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309134 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:02:36 +0000 ChristelJ 2309134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have created a lovely at-home style. I really like all your third pieces which add flair to the mix. That said, your eggplant matching set in #7 is just gorgeous! And I have to mention those cool purple sunglasses... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309131 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:48:12 +0000 Tanya 2309131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for sharing your thoughts on dressing for WFH, so many interesting approaches.</p> <p>Kkards, you looked great during January challenge.&nbsp; I sometime change from my WFH outfit in the evening as well, especially if I will be cooking and am wearing something that needs dry cleaning.</p> <p>Jennie, I am pretty sure "</p> <p>psychological" was the intended word.&nbsp; Sometimes spell correct software does strange things.</p> <p>Jonesy, thank you!&nbsp; &nbsp;Yes, it sounds that a lot of people had such thoughts during the pandemic.&nbsp; I have read that loungewear sales peaked, but eventually went back down as consumers got tired of it and started craving dressier clothing.</p> <p>DonnaF, an apron is a great idea, thank you!</p> <p>Irina, thanks.&nbsp; I decided to make the white sneakers my 'slippers" for WFH, they don't go out.&nbsp; I have regular slippers for regular loungewear, when I am not working.</p> <p>Jamie, you are very kind.&nbsp; I employed a similar tactic before we went back on hybrid schedule.&nbsp; &nbsp;While we were only WFH, in later stages I tried to get dressed and go out for a walk, even if only to the grocery store, at least a couple if times a week.&nbsp; I don't think I made it everyday, tough.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309082 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 03:25:59 +0000 Jaime 2309082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic outfits for WFH or any time - which is the point. I work from home part of most days, but make a point to get dressed and go out for some of the day also even if I don't have a specific meeting or whatever. My WFH or just at home clothing are my alter ego - sweatpants and graphic t's or sweatshirts. Which is why I make a point of getting dressed and out every day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309072 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:28:41 +0000 Irina 2309072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this instilled in me - good clothes worn only outside of the house. I would want to change it and sometimes imagine myself dressed in cashmere pants or nice sweaters. But my reality involves two cats who are all over me even when I WFH. So, for now it’s something practical and inexpensive.&nbsp;</p> <div>You, however, raised a bar, nice outfits for WFH.&nbsp;</div><div>And as always, I’m fascinated by shoes people wear at home!&nbsp;</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309067 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:18:05 +0000 DonnaF 2309067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a kid, I was trained to change into *play* clothes upon arrival home. Nowadays almost all my clothes are machine washable so not so precious, and I wear an apron virtually all the time at home unless I’m in a Zoom meeting. It also means I have to remove it before going out but manage to keep it on when checking for mail. I try to buy comfortable footwear but concede that I sometimes need to change upon arrival home.</p> <p>Traditional or even elevated lounge wear doesn’t particularly fit me since I have short legs and arms. Maybe that’s why I never got into the trend? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309060 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:50:09 +0000 Jonesy 2309060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab set of WFH outfits, Tanya! My faves are #3 and #8 (those fancy joggers are excellent!) but everything looks good. I had a similar epiphany at some point during the pandemic that I should spend a bit more on loungewear that I can wear to work (i.e., endless Zoom meetings).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309050 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:49:09 +0000 Jenni NZ 2309050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wouldn’t that be psychological not physiological? It’s a distinction you’re making in your mind not your body?<br /> However when I work it is mostly out of the house. I don’t change when I come in though, I just make sure the work clothes are comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2309025 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:42:34 +0000 kkards 2309025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well….your WFH is aspirational for me…as you might have seen during my Jan challenge, on a good day it was jeans and a sweater…but I will say that one thing I did the entire time we where working from home full time and even how that it’s only 2 days a week, I still change after work…for me there is a physiological component of recognizing that one part of the day is finished. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308982 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 12:46:16 +0000 Tanya 2308982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa! I should figure out what about that shape makes it work well and repeat it elsewhere. And I totally hear you, there are still days when I don’t have it in my to even put together this kind of WFH outfit so I am in my regular loungewear. </p> <p>Suntiger. Thank you for sharing. It looks like lot of us are going through stages figuring the whole WFH thing out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308911 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:21:03 +0000 Anonymous 2308911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #2 and #7 most!<br /> When I first started WFH, I just wore my black lounge/sleepwear, then later in the pandemic I "graduated" to gear.<br /> Now I don't often WFH, but when I do it's workwear, but not my dressier things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308905 Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:16:49 +0000 LJP 2308905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still operate that way and admit to even changing right into pyjamas after work in the middle of winter when it’s dark and cold , and if I’m especially beat after a long day . I can’t comment on the WFH situation but I LOVE that purple / eggplant set on you . It has a fantastic shape and is very flattering . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308894 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 23:39:02 +0000 Tanya 2308894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for your input!</p> <p>April and Dee, good to know that others grew up with this mindset, and managed to mostly snap out if it, that is inspirational.</p> <p>Cat2, that sounds like a good strategy.</p> <p>Angie, thank you very much!&nbsp; Glad I am moving the right way.&nbsp; &nbsp;As I wrote, I have plans to push myself more for spring.</p> <p>Rachy, thanks!&nbsp; One would think a glam sweat suit is an oxymoron, but they exist!</p> <p>Suz, agreed.&nbsp; A lot of us have probably changed our WFH styles, not necessarily in the same direction.&nbsp; Agreed on the usefulness of vests.&nbsp; I am seriously considering getting on of those lightweight Uniqlo puffer vests, but also wondering if it would be better to wait for fall considering we shouldn't have more than 4 weeks of winter left here, and possibly less. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308809 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:10:33 +0000 Dee 2308809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I grew up in a family with the exact same mindset, and &nbsp;that thinking still permeates somewhat to this day. &nbsp;But I am making more of an effort to mix the so call “good clothes” with my “everyday” so I can feel better about what I’m wearing.<br />You’ve have a nice mix of casual elevated looks for WFH. Especially like 2, 6 and 7. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308799 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:56:50 +0000 Suz 2308799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting, <b>Tanya!</b> I can see how this prolonged WFH situation would really shake up many people's style. For me (together with a move to a suburban area) it means I needed lots more gear for hiking. Clothes I wore for urban walking weren't ideal, especially the footwear.&nbsp;</p> <p>These all look comfy, cozy, and attractive. The "softer" less structured looks are true outfits because you've chosen the pieces with such care. I especially like the vest idea for WFH. Keeps your arms free. And the asymmetrical lines keep it all more interesting!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308797 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:55:21 +0000 rachylou 2308797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 is my fave and whoa! 7 is glam is right! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308795 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:48:01 +0000 Angie 2308795@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(<b>April,</b> you make me smile. Thanks for your ongoing loyal support!)</p> <p><b>Tanya</b>, YES! You are Queen Purple :)</p> <p>LOVING your new WFH style. Well done! LOVE how you re-purpose old items with new trends! Sooooo skillful! The results are stellar.&nbsp;</p> <p>#2, #4, #7, #8 = KILLER FABULOUS!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308780 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:00:41 +0000 cat2 2308780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WFH scrambled my wardrobe as well. Before the pandemic I had good clothes for work, a few weekend outfits based on jeans, and some really ratty sweats, paired with hand me down Ts from my husband’s sporting events. I ended up getting a lot of wear out of a handful of washable dresses, and some washable woven tailored looking elastic waist pants from Madewell. I don’t do athleisure for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308739 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:44:12 +0000 April 2308739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Queen of purples and teals!</p> <p>I had that mindset too ("good" clothes and everything else) - I think one of the main things I've learned here is wear it all.&nbsp; Mix it up.&nbsp; Drag it out.&nbsp; If it feels like too much, dress it down.</p> <p>Many thanks to the blog and forum over the years for this important lesson. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-wfh-with-a-bunch-of-related-wiws#post-2308735 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:26:32 +0000 Tanya 2308735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been raised to believe that clothes are divided into two completely separate groups: "good/nice" clothes (all levels of dressiness) that one wears outside of the house, and less good/house clothes, typically loungewear. As soon as one gets home, one changes into loungewear.&nbsp; The only time one wears "good" clothes at home is when entertaining or expecting company.&nbsp; Conversely, one never goes out in sweatpants and similar - even to run to the grocery store across the street you change into at least into jeans and nicer knit top.</p> <p>I have not challenged this thinking much for the majority of my adult life.&nbsp; I have obviously noticed than not everyone does the same and enjoyed plenty of looks I would never do on others.&nbsp; With the rise of "Sporty Luxe" look several years ago, I have started occasionally pushing myself to do such a look outside, e.g. built around carefully styled silk joggers.&nbsp; However, I stuck to regular loungewear at home. While I know it is completely psychological, lots of items that are perfectly comfortable outside and I don't even notice them (jeans, underwire bras) start really bothering me the moment I get home and I can't wait to get them off.&nbsp; Similarly, while I am not particularly clumsy outside - I may spill something on myself once in a blue moon, the frequency of such incidents increases significantly at home.</p> <p>Since the pandemic started in 2020, I stuck to this.&nbsp; We have been WFH exclusively until May 2022.&nbsp; &nbsp;Since my work culture is a bit formal, I kept two ponte blazers (one navy, one black) next to my desk to throw over whatever regular loungewear I was wearing for Zoom meeting.&nbsp; This prolonged loungewear dressing started bothering me last year, when it was obvious that there was no clear end and that hybrid work is going to be the future.&nbsp; &nbsp;So I started to put some effort into dressing the way I call "elevated loungewear", with several guidelines: </p> <ul> <li>Wear at home only, nice pair of white slip on sneakers</li> <li>Focus on trendier bottoms, such as dressier/woven joggers, wide leg track pants, pants with regular cuts but made of knits (ponte, double jersey, scuba)</li> <li>Tops can be either classic or more current.&nbsp; Usually they are knitwear, or some kind of knitted topper over knitted top combo.&nbsp; Especially useful toppers are ponte/knit blazers, or hybrid jackets, for example, motos/bombers made of knit materials</li> <li>Since I have a lot of older knitted tops and toppers, that I still like and are in good condition, but I don't feel like wearing outside since I have better/newer stuff, try to incorporate those at least half of the time into WFH outfits, so that they can get enough wear before I can edit them out without guilt</li> <li>A classic loungewear set (e.g. sweatpants and sweatshirt) is OK. as long it is a nicer one with something special about it -cut, color, material.&nbsp; &nbsp;Third piece/blazer encouraged, and required for Zoom</li> <li>I do not stick to my theme I chose for the particular season, but I do stick to the same color palette</li> </ul> <p>Below are several outfits I wore this winter for WFH.&nbsp; The colors are black, cream, grey, purples, teals and burgundy.&nbsp; They are a huge improvement over the regular loungewear.&nbsp; Some I am completely happy with, some less so -usually the ones with several older items.&nbsp; However, I am trying to stick to my plan an wear those items out.&nbsp; I have ideas how to push myself a bit more for the spring season, will post about that some other time.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p>As usual, I appreciate all of your comments.&nbsp; I am also curious about your approach to dressing for WFH in general.</p> <p>1) Black faux leather joggers, teal cowl neck top, black ponte blazer-esque topper<br />2) Black double jersey flare pants, teal ribbed boatneck top, old black military ponte blazer<br />3) Black &amp; white windowpane joggers, purple tee with ruched sleeves, faded black textured short knit jacket<br />4) Great cashmere knit set of sweatshirt and jogger pants, grey faux fur zip-up topper - this was on one of those freezing days several weeks ago<br />5) Charcoal houndstooth joggers, old eggplant tee with open cowl back, old grey knit moto vest<br />6) Burgundy sweatpants, old charcoal tee, old black knit blazer<br />7) "Glamorous" eggplant sweatsuit: satin-y sweatshirt and wide leg pants<br />8) Fancy wide leg faded sweatpants, black top, old silk patterned moto cardigan<br />9) Black neoprene moto flare pants, black top, old cream zip up sweatshirt jacket.</p> </p>