Clothes can change our mood and the way we feel. Wearing PJ all day makes you feel like lounging on the couch and watch tv. But if you are all dress up like ready to go to work, you will feel more energized with a positive mindset.
Don’t be careless if you stay home. Get up, wash, and change your clothes. Put some makeup and lipstick on and get ready for a new day.
As a stylist, I always advise my clients to have a shelf with clothes that they can wear in the house. I am not talking about the college sweatshirt and sweatpants or clothes with holes, missing buttons, or stains.
Cozy doesn’t mean lousy. Wear casual and comfortable clothes that are clean and neat. Tidy, well-fitted, and well-kept clothes radiate good personal care and hygiene.
My motto is to be dressed like you are ready to have guests.
Create the habit of changing your clothes every morning and when you get home. Changing your clothes when you get home is a habit that you should embrace, especially now during the coronavirus outbreak. One of the clothes’ roles is protection, but unfortunately, they can protect and carry germs and viruses.
The latest statistics show that fabrics can hold the coronavirus up to 72 hours, especially on zippers and metallic buttons.
If you wear a coat or a layer, then you should place them outside and expose them to the sunlight. The ultraviolet from the sunlight can destroy any germs on clothes.
The conclusion is whenever you get home; you should change your clothes immediately and wash them separately.
Read more here how to create the perfect balance of comfy and casual dressing, adopting a smart casual style to inspire you to be at your most productive at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it really matter what I wear when working from home?
Yes, clothes can change your mood and the way you feel. Wearing pajamas all day makes you feel like lounging on the couch, but if you dress as though you are ready to go to work, you feel more energized and adopt a positive mindset.
What should my work-from-home clothes look like?
Cozy does not mean lousy: wear casual, comfortable clothes that are clean and neat, since tidy, well-fitted, and well-kept clothes radiate good personal care and hygiene. Skip the college sweatshirt and anything with holes, missing buttons, or stains, and keep a dedicated shelf of presentable at-home clothes; the motto is to be dressed like you are ready to have guests.
What morning routine helps you look your best at home?
Do not be careless just because you are staying home. Get up, wash, and change your clothes, put some makeup and lipstick on, and get ready for the new day as you normally would.
Why should I change my clothes as soon as I get home?
One of the roles of clothing is protection, but fabrics can also carry germs and viruses, with statistics showing fabric can hold the coronavirus up to 72 hours, especially on zippers and metallic buttons. Whenever you get home, change your clothes immediately and wash them separately, and expose coats and outer layers to sunlight, since ultraviolet light can destroy germs on clothes.