https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:47:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1744988 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:24:47 +0000 lisaflex 1744988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>j jill is always super comfy stuff...not always the most stylish, but, comfy, yes. i have quite a bit of it though! for comfort....lol</p> <p>i wear often the pencil type knit skirts with a longer type sweater and fleece lined tights. throw on black boots and a vest and a necklace and lookin good enough to go out for lunch!</p> <p>just be sure to size down a bit at j jill...i find that if i buy more normal size, it bags out and looses shape way too easily. now, this is my own opinion....and i do buy there depending on seasons, etc....</p> <p>the shirt dress you posted is great...i just bought a chambray one at macys and have worn with leggings and boots, necklace and am good to go..i added a scarf too! super comfy work at home outfit.&nbsp;</p> <p>good luck on your search for the work at home comfy but stylish outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1744829 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:39:18 +0000 Jenn 1744829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm wearing my new uniform for the second time today, and it's working great! So far, I'm enjoying not having to put thought and creativity into my outfit on days when I'm putting a lot of thought and creativity into my business. I've also been going to the gym to jumpstart these mornings, and it's nice to know exactly what to grab for the gym bag.</p> <p>Instead of a second J.Jill top, I'm thinking of adding the below Eddie Bauer shirtdress, assuming it fits. Between <b>Traci's</b> suggestion earlier and<b> La Pedestrienne's</b> shirtdress thread, I can't get that formula out of my head, and I think it would still work over the same slim pontes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1744806 Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:40:03 +0000 Thirkellgirl 1744806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I actually like the longer length pants on you. I have been having relatively good luck with JJill and I've got my eye on some of the new plum things they have for this season. With your coloring I bet you'd look great in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1744315 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 03:21:24 +0000 Anonymous 1744315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your final choice and wanted to add that your hair looks cute pinned up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1744259 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:46:01 +0000 Gigi 1744259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't read the other posts, but would a drapey knit skirt over leggings work? Or an A-line skirt, maybe corduroy or denim, again with leggings? You could also change the leggings out for comfy tights--I found some extremely soft cashmere-blend tights at Nordstrom last year that made me change the way I think about tights. They make me feel cuddled and are not constricting at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743750 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:35:14 +0000 Suz 1743750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect!! It looks easy, comfortable, and presentable. I really like this solution.&nbsp;</p> <p>I might have to adopt it myself. :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743747 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:24:35 +0000 Jenn 1743747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, <b>Bonnie</b>! I was thinking it would work for plane trips, as well, especially with a cozy travel scarf over the top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743743 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:21:26 +0000 Bonnie 1743743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it for your work at home uniform. &nbsp;I need a comfy outfit for long road trips and I think it would work for me, too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743715 Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:55:18 +0000 Jenn 1743715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks,&nbsp;<b>El Cee</b>. I know the vibe is kind of pajama-like, but a bit of jewelry and a topper seems to help quite a bit and, more importantly, I feel dressed, if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743391 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 17:10:27 +0000 El Cee 1743391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your J. Jill choices and think that they are a fabulous answer to your work from home needs. You will undoubtedly be very comfortable, while still feeling polished and presentable. I agree that a lot of their items are very similar to Eileen Fisher -- but far more affordable.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743383 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 16:35:36 +0000 Jenn 1743383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Style Fan -&nbsp;</b>I've been off J.Jill for a while because their clothes just seemed so plain and shapeless, but, now that I think about it, they're kind of like a more affordable Eileen Fisher. I can see myself living in this for work-at-home and travel days, especially with a few accessories to bring them to life.</p> <p><b>La Pedestrienne -&nbsp;</b>Too funny. I was thinking about my Mary Janes when you mentioned your indoor ballet flats upthread. Urban Outfitters has some at 2/$20 right now, so I'm thinking about ordering some backups. I like them so much, I'd like to just keep a pair in my bag for my family's shoe-free houses. Also, yes, the pants are rolled under in every pic except #4. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them hemmed up once I wash them and check for shrinkage.</p> <p><b>bella -&nbsp;</b>Good plan! They should be perfectly mix-and-matchable. I had a 30% off coupon this time, so I might give them a good test run and wait for another sale before duplicating.</p> <p><b>Staysfit</b>&nbsp;- I've noticed that with pants lengths as well. We really are in an anything-goes stage right now. I wonder if things will settle out in a year or two and we'll start seeing more consistency again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743310 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 11:41:33 +0000 Staysfit 1743310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great solution! I think this looks good enough for your public purposes and it's nice that it's comfortable to move around in while you work! </p> <p>I'm not good at advising about pant length. I was looking online for a pair of non-denim trousers yesterday and pant lengths look to be all over the place! I saw some very short lengths on non-culottes that looked even shorter than a 7/8 length, and/or 3-4" above the ankle bone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743307 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 11:35:11 +0000 bella 1743307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yes, great! duplicate both so you can have 4 different outfits!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743305 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 11:05:55 +0000 LaPed 1743305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The length looks great w/ the mary-janes -- do you have them rolled under in that pic or is it just a trick of the eye/camera? (BTW, I think I'm wearing those same MJs right now -- they're my preferred house shoes too. ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743304 Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:47:54 +0000 Style Fan 1743304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn I was going to suggest cords but I really like the J. Jill outfit you got.&nbsp; If it is comfy and ticks all your boxes then it looks great to me.&nbsp; I don't have an opinion on PPL.&nbsp; I have not jumped on the cropped pants band wagon.&nbsp; <br />Now I am going to check the J. Jill site.&nbsp; I need some comfy pants for winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743120 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 20:09:17 +0000 Jenn 1743120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So... I got a catalog in the mail the other day from J.Jill, and it occurred to me that that might be just the place to get some easy-to-wear, comfortable-luxe pieces for work-at-home. I went in this morning and came home with two pieces: a stretchy, cotton-spandex button-down shirt (!!), and simple, black. ponte, slim-leg pants.</p> <p>Photos 1 and 2: Simple work-at-home outfit, with my favorite mary jane house shoes.</p> <p>Photo 3: Adding jacket, scarf, and Chucks for PO/coffee runs.</p> <p>Photo 4: PPL? The longer leg is the current length. I'm thinking I'll have them hemmed up to the shorter, ankle length (which is where it is in all the other pics). Good? My legs are so short that I seriously would have bought the petite length for my 5'9" self, except that the rise was too short.</p> <p>Nothing earth-shattering here, but easy, comfortable, and workable? No tags have been removed yet, so any of your thoughts are welcome. If this works, I might duplicate with the same top in off-white. I could also duplicate the pants in a dark fig or deep teal color.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743018 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:47:46 +0000 LaPed 1743018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Re: the Kut Diana cords -- I had a pair last fall and winter. I loved them until my toddler yanked on one of the back pockets and tore the entire rear seam where the waistband connects. I did try re-sewing the seam, but it's going to come apart again. For 98% cotton, the fabric has a lot of give -- it feels almost like a knit. I am so hard on clothes, even when I'm not doing things like landscaping and trail maintenance, the Gamines are worth it. I just need triple-stitched, bar-tacked, riveted everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1743013 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:38:18 +0000 Nadya 1743013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also find there are jeans and there are jeans. I've found a few pairs with a lot of stretch that are as comfortable as leggings, but with more structure and versatility. In plus size, Melissa McCarthy is my current fave, but I don't know if her size range works for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1742416 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:16:45 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1742416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Angies suggestion of fun socks along with the Crop Flares. &nbsp;This is an interesting dilemma and while I have no ideas for this type of thing I will say I love wearing aprons while in my kitchen and my family indulges me with new ones every holiday season. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1742392 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:18:51 +0000 Jenn 1742392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm sized out of the Gamine, but my work isn't quite that intense, anyway. My clothes just need to stand up to the occasional glue spill or paper pulp smear and be reasonably snag resistant. I'm basically like a kindergarten teacher in terms of messiness levels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1742390 Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:00:28 +0000 LaPed 1742390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>re: the NYT link above, I have a pair of Gamine dungarees, and a pair of the Sweetwater Trousers otw as my holiday gift-to-myself. They make <b>great</b> pants. Red Ants has been on my radar for quite a while -- they're on my list for when my really ancient Mountain Khakis and Carhartts bite the dust. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1742387 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:54:00 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1742387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>for heavy work &lt;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/business/smallbusiness/durable-designs-for-women-who-wrangle-and-weld.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Ffashion&amp;action=click&amp;contentCollection=fashion&amp;region=stream&amp;module=stream_unit&amp;version=latest&amp;contentPlacement=10&amp;pgtype=sectionfront">http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10.....ngle-and-w</a>&gt;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform/page/2#post-1742376 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:12:48 +0000 rachylou 1742376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought was cords and my second flared ponte, or the like, something with stretch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform#post-1742345 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:36:08 +0000 Regina 1742345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do my hair and makeup most days. I have found that if these two elements are working- it does not matter what I put on to run an errand or answer the door. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform#post-1742299 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:23:36 +0000 bj1111 1742299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>because of this thread and my el cee challenge, i put on a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-ppl-for-track-pants">scuba sweatshirt</a> worn with grey leggings--a step up from my bathrobe and socks. &nbsp;BUT no way i'm wearing a bra at home. &nbsp;that takes away a major perk of wah. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform#post-1742276 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:45:06 +0000 Suz 1742276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh -- I love those cropped flares for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think if you do find jeans that fit well, you may enjoy them more. And it may be that you're just bored with the leggings look, but it does look great on you and super comfy! (Love the patterned leggings, too.)&nbsp; </p> <p>ETA: Your work is so lovely!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform#post-1742266 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:35:18 +0000 El Cee 1742266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Jenn -- I am beginning to think that we are indeed "fashion twins". When I see your WIW posts I feel the same way -- there is literally not a thing I would not wear out of your amazing wardrobe. And I absolutely covet your fabulous signature hat.</p> <p>Some great ideas here -- I keep coming back to look. Those Boden cropped flares are amazing and I think they would look stunning on you. Hope you try them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform#post-1742159 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:12:32 +0000 cjh 1742159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was in college, my uniform was jeans, turtleneck sweater and a Japanese smock apron like this&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/484077855/japanese-style-kappogi-work-apron-smock?ref=market">https://www.etsy.com/listing/4.....ref=market</a></p> <p>It was great for art classes, kept me comfortably warm in hot classrooms and dorm, and walking across campus in blizzards. This is something I would think about wearing again when I retire to quilt and do mixed media art projects and greeting cards, and indulge my cooking interests! Easy to put on while crafting to protect regular outfits...</p> <p>I do like the ideas above of linen and work cover ups which do look fine even if displaying evidence of work "messiness." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform#post-1742155 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:06:07 +0000 Traci 1742155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I just realized something this week that everyone else may have already known. Drumroll...jeans need to be broken in.</p> <p>I have had my favorite pair of jeans for almost a year. Girlfriend cut from gap. In the last couple of months they e become my most reached for pants because they're so comfy. I decided it was time to duplicate. I got the new jeans, wore them for a day because I knew they'd need to relax, and then decided to keep them. Then I didn't wear them. I kept reaching for my old pair.</p> <p>I finally realized that the needed breaking in, so I wore them as my lounge clothes for a week. Right out of bed I'd slip into them until I got dressed for the day. A week in and they're so much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-need-a-work-from-home-uniform#post-1742145 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:40:24 +0000 JAileen 1742145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a job, but I do work at home, and sometimes I go out in public. This time of year I wear jeans, long sleeve tee, and maybe a fleece vest and slippers at home. When I go out I swap the vest for a nice looking jacket and put on boots if it's chilly. For practicality and fitting in, I wear jeans. Is that normcore? I find jeans to be reasonably comfortable, but I can see that you might find them to be uncomfortable. Sweat pants are more comfortable, but then I feel like I would have to change before going out. And sometimes people do come to the door, and sweats also feel like I'm not quite dressed. I often wear an apron at home. Day before yesterday I was dyeing something and I did get some dye on my top, a long sleeve tee. </p>