Some mornings I get up and go straight to the computer. Today, for example, I'm sitting here in a white towelling dressing gown, knee socks and a pair of old Birkenstocks. A portfolio career means working from home a couple of days a week, so half the time I exude casual glamour, the other half, I'm undressed. And in the summer months, I go feral. When sifting through/sending emails and blogging, I'm quite happy in my bath robe. Though if I'm working, I'll make more of an effort. Call it off-duty chic. Like Madonna going to the gym but without the crappy logo t-shirt. Which is why I'm liking the pyjama trend. Slouchy clothes that feel elegant and relaxed are perfect for computer work, lounging and leaving the house in. Like Tommy Hilfiger's matching silk pyjama top and bottoms, and these J.W. Anderson pants I spotted at London Fashion Week - I'd wear them with the woolly jumper:
Here they are on the catwalk:
What do you wear when you're working from home? What's your house style?
Tommy Hilfiger photo: Marie Claire
Very much what you describe...
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Have to admit I do stay in my plaid dressing gown (men's one very early Boden!) for quite a time in the morning whilst computering!! Love too a big sloppy jumper and pj bottoms in winter in the evening. These look a far smarter alternative!! X
ReplyDeleteYOur post title made me laugh out loud - quite a good one there! I hate staying in my nightwear around the house, unless I have to go out before 10am, then I generally decide it's not worth changing outfits twice!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of "going feral" : > I am dressed for comfort, but not slovenly -- robes and knitwear. Love the pajama pants.
ReplyDeleteI tend to get dressed after the first 30 minutes or so, even if I'm just in a pair of soft jeans and a sweater. I don't know, I just feel better with street-passable clothes on, even if I'm not going anywhere. I love the print pants behind that sweater in the rack shot.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of going feral! But here's the thing, even though I live in the middle of nowhere, if I stay in any form of night attire after 7.30am you can guarantee the postman, delivery guy or indeed any random caller will pitch up at our (full length glass) back door and be reduced to stupefied silence by the vision that confronts them!
ReplyDeleteThose silk pyjama bottoms are very tempting though.
Working from home means I try to dressed and ready for a days work in order to instill a sense of purpose - but yesterday was a big fat fail, I was tired, I got distracted by the blogospere and then *cringe* my sons friend called for him and as he wasn't ready I had to open the door to him - in my husbands dressing gown. Still cringing.. I need something interim for those cba days.
ReplyDeleteSimple, but clean.
ReplyDeleteCargos+3/4 sleeved T summer, cargos,tights,wool socks+long-sleeved T, scarf winter.
I just have to pull on clothes every single day, hopping in and out.
When it is really cold inside, I´ll pull on my hb´s sweater.
Loving those paisley pants!
ReplyDeleteI wear much the same as I do when I'm out only without shoes. x
shorts and singlet. Anything else is too hot!
ReplyDeleteIf I'm home, I'm pretty much undressed!
ReplyDeleteSo glad i'm not on my own.
ReplyDeleteSummer is easier - any loose cotton trousers, shorts or sarong. I have a favourite oversized, handknitted jacket which covers a multitude of sins but still looks bright and lively.
I go down the school in one set of clothes, then get changed into my housework clothes when I get home which are usually old Juicy Couture bottoms and slippers or leggings and old uggs - such a glamour puss, although I am typing this in my pj's and leopard print dressing gown, well it is Friday night! x
ReplyDeleteI'm with you.... I must be comfortable and at the appropriate temperature, but the timing of my morning walk, if working from home, dictates that I change out of my jim -jams. However, I have a recurring nightmare about being at work and discovering that that I'm still in my night attire!
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes for a wonderful weekend.
I've worked from home for over 10 years now, and what works best for me is to dress as though I might have to go out/meet someone at any moment. The only difference is footwear - in summer I'm barefoot, in winter I wear big, fat, ugly, warm slippers.
ReplyDeleteLove my Bedhead pjs (cotton flannel, always cute prints) for working at home. I'll usually end up breaking up my work by going for a run, which means a shower and then dressing in easy jeans and a soft T or sweater, sometimes legging and a slouchy top. That orange sweater would be perfect, absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteHmm. I refer you to the clog-shaped slippers the Panther brought back from Berlin. Comfy and warm!
ReplyDeleteHowever, I'm much more interested in this whole portfolio career thing. I've suddenly realised that the ragbag of things I do all day might actually be a 'career' not just a bunch of things people ask me to do. Are there a few of us? I feel a post coming on.
at weekends I like to stay in my pyjamas in my bed for as long as is possible.....I like working from my bed.....and thanks so much for your kind, thoughtful words last week...
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is I like your style...
ReplyDeleteI used to work from home a couple of days a week and was pretty disgraceful...sounds like you've got it right!x
ReplyDeleteI love these clothes and particularly the cut of the dark pants in the centre.
ReplyDeleteI've collect pairs of boys straight-legged pants (they're pretty baggy) and I wear these when I'm at home because they're super comfortable and in the winter I can wear either leggings or silk long underwear underneath since I'm always freezing. I find them more comfortable than jeans to sit at the computer. I love the tunic over pants look. Must figure that one out around here!
I'm trying to dress up more at home. I find it helps me stay focused better on what I want to accomplish.
ReplyDeleteOld rags, I have a heart attack when the bell goes.
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