6 work from home essentials

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Like the majority of people, I’ve been working from home for two weeks now and it has been an adjustment. Working from home wouldn’t necessarily be my choice (given the option) because I much face-to-face interaction. That said, the transition to WFH life hasn’t been so bad (goodbye commute, hello extra half hour of sleep).

There is one thing I’ve struggled with - how to avoid being “all dressed up with no where to go”. Getting dressed is my favourite part of the day, so feeling like I don’t have a reason to do so is hard to handle. But, I’ve found a happy medium - hello knitwear. My sartorial saving grace has been pieces I can still have fun styling that are a step back from what I’d usually wear to the office.

Here are the six work from home essentials I’ve been living in.

1. Light cardigan

   I picked up this Oak & Fort cardigan a month ago because I fell in love with the colour. The light weight of the knit makes it easy to layer, but keeps me cozy.

2. Knit joggers

   These Zara knit joggers are incredible. So much so that I Grabbed two pairs - beige and black. They’re a heavy gauge so they hold their shape really nicely. A much better alternative to sweat pants (IMO).

3. Slouchy sweater

   You can never have enough sweaters (hello “spring” in Alberta), and this H&M v-neck knit has been a go-to. Easy to tuck into pants or skirts and great from layering over a slip dress.

4. Bodysuit

   I’m a big fan of these Zara bodysuits. They’re amazing comfortable and easy to wear in place of the silk camis I’d usually wear.

5. Culottes

   Even though these aren’t knitwear, I’m living for all my culottes these days (especially this new Zara pair). They’re like stylish pyjamas.

6. Basic T-shirt

   Theres nothing better than a simple basic tee. I usually refresh my staples (black/white) once a year and these new ones from Zara are made of tencel (the best), which is a slightly heavier fabric than cotton so they drape nicely and don’t wrinkle.

For as long as this work from home life lasts, these essentials will be on repeat (sorry sweatpants and hoodies). Because is there such a thing as being “overdressed”? Oscar Wilde didn’t think so and neither do I (don’t @ me).