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Lockdown wfh dressing

Bijou

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After 3 weeks of working from home, we are seeing promising signs that our rate of sickness is stabilising. Hopefully everyone stays home at Easter and does not undo the progress made. I have been catching up with clients and colleagues via Skype, Microsoft Teams and Zoom so not feel isolated even if not in physical proximity of my colleagues.

My WIW is generally at Level 2. We have variable weather from 20C max to 37C, so I am mainly wearing my summer clothing.I have found that wearing jeans is so easy to do, even for me a confirmed dress wearer.

Interesting to hear which outfits you like and which are falling flat. It is a mixed bag. Personally I like 1, 2, 8 and 10 the best. I am not loving the Boden dress, which is fine for just wearing whilst in lockdown, it is nice to wear and comfy. The blouse in 6 I like but my boss did ask me when seeing me on video conference if I was wearing a nighty, so not sure about it now. I feel good in my jeans but not great... so jeans are important and practical but will never be the backbone of my wardrobe, even if we are in lockdown for many months to come.

I have rediscovered my pink loafers which make a great house shoe and my flat or low heeled footwear.

Photo 1 day at work, pink top and leopard skirt
Photo 2 weekend, t shirt and check pants with Bruce Lee track jacket
Photo 3 dance party outfit, Saturday night at home with my boys
Photo 4 Work day Boden dress and denim jacket
Photo 5 jeans and pineapple jacket
Photo 6 - yellow blouse and jeans
Photo 7 - love t-shirt and denim skirt
Photo 8 - dark floral maxi dress
Photo 9 - pink shirt and jeans
Photo 10 - black top and leopard skirt with scarf
Photo 11 - wearing autumn colours with Bijou
Photo 12 - gingham maxi dress

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J.Crew Dabble tiered gingham cotton-poplin midi dress

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Latest reply was from Bijou

pil

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I hope you wore that top hat during a video meeting!

Helena

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Absolutely gorgeously stunning in every one! You are a delight and your outfits, style and smile make me happy every time! Those loafers are AMAZING. xoxo

Bijou

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Pil - I have yet to wear the top hat in a work context. My work team do an end of week catch up, we grab a glass of wine and have a chat, so I could bring it out to give my team a laugh.

Torontogirl - the loafers are driving shoes and so don’t have a robust sole. They are the perfect stay at home shoe and I love the colour.

Becky

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I'm voting for 1, 10, and 11 as my faves. I have a poison eye for bow-neck blouses, so take that into consideration. Your lockdown style is amazing!

taylor

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Really hard to pick a favorite but #3 and #12 really caught my eye. You look gorgeous all round . Killer smile and sweet photo of Bijou!

JAileen

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You have a fabulous WFH style. My fave is 3! Actually it’s 11 because of you adorable accessory.

anne

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Your wfh style is amazing. The top hat is my favourite, and also 5 and 12. I do not get a night vibe at all from 6!

Bijou

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Becky - the leopard maxi is a favourite for me too.

Taylor - so fun that you like my being a crazy Mum disco outfit. DS is 11 and whilst he was a bit dubious about dancing around with his Mum and Dad, he quickly got into it. We had lots of laughs and some pretty good exercise too.

Janet - your going for accessories too! Bijou is always the best accessory. She is coming up for her 13th birthday, but she is still a very pretty Westie with the most beautiful coat.

Anne - so funny that #3 is coming out as the winner. It is nice to play with our kids. My son could not stop laughing at my very uncool dance moves.

slim cat

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Fab all around - like #4, 7 and 10 very much.
All your outfits are amazing - bravo!
Your boss maybe wanted to make a joke or just be funny and instead made you feel confused - never mind him or his comment ( wonder if he knows what "nighty" means - maybe ask him to Google the word ).

kellygirl

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You have a fantastic WFH style. I love everything--your faves plus 6 and the pineapple jacket. I'm not sure what your boss was thinking about the nightie--I don't have anything remotely close to that for bed! Love seeing your WIW in lockdown--it's so inspiring!

anchie

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Wow l, such a fabulous set of outfits, can’t pick a favorite. No nighty vibe at all. And I would never tell that those are wfh outfits. I am embarrassed about mine, but fortunately no video conferences, only voice.

Angie

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Bijou, first, good news that COVID-19 is stabilizing in Oz. Fingers crossed the trajectory continues. Good job!

Second, this is KILLER LOCKDOWN FABNESS!! You look gorgeous, pretty, powerful, and playful in every outfit

#11 is my fave. Bijou Squared!!

(Try #4 with white boots).

#2, 6 and 8 are my next faves! ROCK ON!

Joyce B

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Fab outfits!

Sal

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Australia is doing well! Pleased your measures are working.

You look great. I love the yellow and pink blouses, your gorgeous look with Bijou and your patterned blazer. And I love the gingham dress too.

I have had a lot of phone calls and online catch ups. Not with a wine yet though:)

smittie

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My favourite is the first outfit. I love the drama of the skirt. I also love all pussybow blouses on you.Your signature.
The pineapple blazer works really well too.
That's a beautiful closeup of you, Bijou.

Jaime

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You look gorgeous throughout and it would be so fun to have you in on a regular Zoom meeting. Hard to pick favorites because I keep switching from the whole outfit to its Zoomability in my mind. But do love the dress in #8!

rachylou

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I feel like 10 may be the perfect combination of fancy yet laid back at home... but they’re all so much fun, esp the top hat!

Bijou

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Slim Cat - my boss likes to stir me about how I dress. I am pretty out there compared to his style, which does not vary from grey, blue and black suits and white or blue shirts.

Kellygirl - glad you like the pineapple jacket, I was not sure if I was straying too far into Miami Vice territory.

Archie - dressing up helps to give me a certain sense of control in these out of control times. I hope you are feeling better and staying at home in soft and comfy clothing when not feeling well is what I would do too. I used to have migraines when younger and would find it hard crawling out of bed, much less dressing up.

Angie - thank you. Best part of Covid is more time with Bijou and Margot. When on conference calls, Bijou often joins me and I have to explain that the panting in the background is my fur baby. She is becoming quite the work mascot.

Sal, very wise to not include wine on catch ups. It has become our end of week tradition, to grab a glass of wine and have a chat.

Smittie, I love that skirt too and it has had heaps of wear because it is linen and lovely and cool. Strangely, I was uncertain about buying it because maxi skirts and dresses have never been my thing before. So I am still finding it hard to pinpoint what is the next workhorse.

Shevia, I really love the dress in #8. It will be good for me as even when the weather cools, I plan to wear it with boots, tights and a furry jacket and scarf. I have all the pieces, so it was an easy wardrobe addition.

Brooklyn

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Amazing Bijou! You and Angie are lockdown twins. #StylishEvenInLockdown

Bijou

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Rachy - I thought you may like the top hat. Personally I am sad that top hats are not fashionable, there is something so Mad Hatter about them that appeals to me.

Brooklyn - my goodness, you have made my day, such a flattering comparison.

Zaeobi

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That leopard print maxi skirt fits you beautifully - great find! Also love the fun pops of colour that the pineapple blazer & pussybow blouses bring - I don't see a nighty, but that may be my own bias in favour of the versatility of a scarf tie neckline, haha

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I love that leopard maxi skirt. I also like the dress in 8, and the yellow blouse look. I feel more professional and productive when I'm dressed for work, too.

Anonymous

My favorites are 1,3,8,10, 11 (cause awwww)! Pretty pink loafers

CarolS

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Inspiring WFH style. My absolute fave is #2 with that fabulously bold Kill Bill jacket! Out of context (ie not seeing the jeans) I "might" be able to see the nightie suggestion with the yellow blouse, but a) so what, it's a lovely blouse that looks good on you, and b) how impolite of your boss to make such a comment!!!

Keep up the great work of flattening the curve.

Suz

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Don't you love a dedicated WFH shoe? I think it's great to have house shoes that are not a schlumpy as true slippers and that give you a lift -- this colour is perfect for that.

You are nailing the WFH style.

I find it hard to understand how the blouse in #6 could be read as a nightie, but I guess, as Carol said, out of context, maybe? Put a jacket over it and you won't have that problem, of course.

Speaking of jackets, being a sucker for them, my fave outfit is #5! But I agree with you about 10 and see how that skirt is a complete winner for you.

Angie

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Westie Bijou the work Mascot! I LOVE THAT. Next thing you know, she'll be CEO

You remind me of Naomi Watts! I saw this and thought how fab that hair would look on you too.

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Bijou

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Zaeobi- the leopard maxi is one of my favourite pieces. Of course it helps that I have always loved a good leopard print.

UmmLila- so glad you like the yellow blouse, now I definitely trust your opinion on fashion over and above that of my boss. A lovely guy, just a bit challenged when it comes to be diplomatic.

Suntiger - yes Bijou never fails to look picture perfect, she is such an attractive dog. I wish all that it took was for me to have a shake and then I was all ready for the day.

Carol - the Kill Bill jacket is definitely a forever piece, and quite fun because I am the last person most people would expect to be into martial arts.

Suz - I am loving having a dedicated WFH shoe. These loafers are perfect for that and surprisingly seem to go with most of my wardrobe. I’m surprised that hot pink is so versatile, I don’t know why in the past I bought so much black footwear.

Angie - I love Naomi and her haircut. The good thing is I have similar hair to Naomi, so I think this cut could work on me. It will take quite a while for me to achieve as currently my hair is very layered, but nice to have hair goals.

Jane

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I love your WFH outfits. They are super and I bet you look fab on the conference calls. It’s the colours that really jump out at me. Gorgeous and definitely worth making the effort.

Another dog for for CEO - fun!

Aurore

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Gorgeous outfits! I have a soft spot for #10, with that amazing leopard skirt and matching scarf...very elegant!
Oh, and an other soft spot for your cute little Bijou in #11! She looks quite sweet and playful.

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