How to Create Some Nice Outfits for Working From Home

Working from home (WFH) means we get to dress comfortably. We can wear lounge clothes, athflow, athleisure or even business casual if it helps to motivate us. Many times, WFH means we need to look good from the waist up for online meetings and it doesn’t matter what we’re wearing from the waist down. WFH means jobs are more accessible to all. Age doesn’t matter.

Right away, fashions inspired by the post-2020 lifestyle were a combination of dressed-up clothes mixed with dressed-down clothes. So that’s something to keep in mind when figuring out how to create nice WFH outfits. Choose something comfy and pair it with something dressy, or vice versa. That way, you have style and comfort at the same time. And in my mind, that’s a key goal when getting dressed!

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Ways to Style Work from Home Outfits

The categories of outfit ideas that follow are based on:

1. Jump suits or sweat suits
2. Tops to wear on Zoom calls
3. Tunics
4. Dresses
5. Skirts
6. Jeans
7. Pants
8. Jogger Pants
9. Lounge Pants
10. Leggings or Yoga Pants
11. Comfortable Footwear
12. Colors for Energy

1. Upgrade a Jumpsuit or Sweatsuit

A comfortable jumpsuit or an upgraded sweat suit is like lounging while you work. And It can even look presentable on Zoom, especially with the right accessories. With two-piece sets, you can break them up to combine with the rest of your wardrobe.

2. For a Zoom call

Wear a top that’s interesting, in perhaps a print or with a special neckline, detail or collar. Add jewels (necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings.)

3. Loosen Up in a Tunic

• A tunic + leggings. Add slip-on sneakers.
• A tunic + palazzo pants, bootcuts or flares. Add sandals.

4. Comfortable in a Dress

1. Dress down a dress by wearing flats.
2. Dress down a dress with accessories:  rustic wooden or stone beads, a cord pendant, a scarf or bandanna in cotton or rayon that may have tassels or fringe.
3. Rediscover that vintage dress you used to love.
4. Wear a slip dress alone. If going on a Zoom call, add a topper.
5. Add a topper over a maxi dress or t-shirt dress. Add sneakers. 
   

   

6. Go minimalistic by just wearing a midi dress with sneakers, sandals or slippers.
7. A t-shirt dress + sneakers. Add a topper + a delicate necklace.
8. Or, accessorize a t-shirt dress with leopard slip-on sneakers or something similar & a long gold pendant.
9. A casual jacket or vest (i.e., faux leather, suede, moto, denim, fleece, etc.) over a nice dress.
10. Pair a casual dress with a cardigan. Add sandals.
11. Layer a thin, fitted turtleneck under a sleeveless maxi dress. Add sequined slip-ons or slippers + hoop earrings.

5. Casual Work From Home Outfits With a Skirt

• A comfortable t-shirt or sweater + any skirt, including a maxi. Add heels or slides.
• Wear a t-shirt in a color that matches the ground in a polka-dot skirt. Add matching slides.
• If you like to mix prints, wear a printed t-shirt with a printed skirt. Add sneakers.

6. A Step Up in Jeans

1. A long cardigan + a top to match + jeans.
2. Combine a printed kimono & jeans with a top in a color to match your kimono. Add mules + hoop earrings + a couple of delicate pendants.
3. A leopard-print top + blue jeans + a long black cardigan. Add oxford shoes.
4. Warm up a striped top & blue jeans with a long (boyfriend or grandpa) cardigan. Add loafers + hoop earrings + a couple of delicate gold or silver pendants. 
   

   

5. Pair a white t-shirt (or any color) with gray jeans (or any color.) Add a gray printed scarf (or one that goes with the colors of your outfit.)
6. Top your favorite jeans & a tee with a blazer.
7. WFH to Going Places:  Jeans & a tee + slippers. To go out, add a navy blazer & accessories of your choice.

7. Work From Home Outfits With Pants

1. Pair a neutral sweater with wide-leg pants and flat sandals.
2. A casual top + dress pants — the best of both worlds! Feel professional while staying comfortable.
3. Start with a great top + comfortable jeans or pants (such as a metallic top, ruffled, peplum, a t-shirt in a flattering color and/or neckline, a white shirt maybe tied at the waist with the sleeves cuffed, etc.) You may like to wear wedges or flat sandals.
4. A black tank or tee + olive pants + sneakers. You might want to add a black hoodie for warmth. This color combination is just a suggestion; use any color combo you like!
5. A tunic + cropped pants or gauchos. Add flat sandals.
6. Pair a tunic with gauchos or cropped pants. Add comfortable flat sandals.

8. Laid Back in Jogger Pants

• A t-shirt + jogger pants. The pants could be jersey or velvet or silk/satin or sweatshirt material. The t-shirt could be sequined, silk, velvet, cashmere, ruffled, etc.; stay open to the possibilities. You might like to add a hoodie for warmth and sneakers for more laid-back comfort. This is a super-casual outfit that doubles for an exercise session or a walk outside.
• Long-sleeve blue or gray tee + black or gray joggers. Add sneakers. If cool, add a hoodie.

9. Getting Work Done in Lounge Pants

1. Black lounge pants, printed or solid + a black blouse 
2. A sweater or t-shirt (solid, graphic, printed, striped, silk, sequined, etc.) + lounge pants + a cardigan around shoulders in case it gets cold. Add sneakers, clogs, mules or slip-on sandals.
3. A boyfriend cardigan + lounge pants or pajama pants. Just button the cardi in the middle or slip a camisole, tank or tee under it.
4. Pair a polo top with lounge pants. Accessorize as desired.
5. A Henley top/sweater + lounge pants or yoga pants. Add sneakers or espadrilles + drop earrings. 
   

   

6. Lounge pants + a matching-color top and earrings. Add espadrilles.
7. Tie a solid or striped shirt at the waist with drawstring or lounge pants. Add slip-on sandals. 
8. Wear a beige sweater with neutral lounge pants & taupe clogs. Or use other neutral colors.
9. Blue lounge pants or yoga pants +  a Henley top/sweater. Add sneakers or espadrilles + drop earrings.

10. WFH in Leggings or Yoga Pants

Yoga pants and leggings are usually good for getting some exercise before or after working from home.

• A long-sleeve or short-sleeve black t-shirt + gray yoga pants. Add sneakers & hoop earrings.
• A blouse + dressy leggings.

11. Comfortable Footwear

Since no one will see your footwear, choose whatever you want — the more comfortable the better!

A delightful style to enjoy at home is cozy slides. Take a look at this cute and comfy pair for Spring and Summer, above.

12. Colors for Energy

When you need to get up and moving (physically or mentally,) wear warm tones like orange, red, yellow or red-violet. When it’s time to slow things down for the day, color tones can be relaxing (like blues or blue greens.) 

You may want to add color with accessories.

Or, mix neutrals with bold color (such as a colored top with blue jeans.)

Work From Home Outfits That Have Ease & Style

When you work from home, you only have to dress up on top if you are going to be on Zoom calls. Otherwise, go ahead and dress comfortably. Dress up for yourself for everyday style that feels good. Businesslike clothes even make you more productive. Choose colors to give yourself some extra energy or to keep you calm and focused. 

Try outfits from this post based on jumpsuits or sweatsuits, special tops, tunics, dresses, skirts, jeans, pants (including joggers, leggings, yoga pants or lounge pants.) Add comfortable footwear.

Was this helpful to you?  Were you inspired with new outfit combinations to try? What’s your favorite way to dress when you work from home?  Please leave a reply below!

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3. “How to Wear Polka Dots:  Outfit Ideas for Polka-Dot Skirts”
4. “How to Get the Most From Jogger Pants”
5. “6 Ways to Wear Lounge Pants in the Popular New Athflow Style”
6. “2 Tips to Make You Look Classy in Leggings”

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