None of us could have predicted a year where we’d barely leave the house, offering us little reason to get dressed up. But now, the idea of squeezing into denim or anything less comfy than a loose-fitting pair of tracksuit bottoms can feel restricting.
That’s why we’re looking for inventive new ways to bring our comfy at-home style outdoors with us as lockdown lifts. And no: we won’t just be heading out in our coffee-stained sweatshirts. We’re talking great new styles that look effortlessly on-trend, but feel just as comfy as the scruffier pieces we might have grown accustomed to in the privacy of the pandemic.
Super-comfy style
If the dress code says casual, we’re staying casual. Thanks to brands like Stine Goya and American Vintage, sofa style becomes instantly street-ready with flattering fits and eye-catching prints. Nobody can say a yellow zebra-print tracksuit was meant to be worn at home… And if you’re not used to making such a statement anymore, just find a fresh tee in a sweet seasonal tone that will lift your sweatpants from slouchy to socially acceptable territory.
The next comfy style step
We know not every laid-back occasion allows for tracksuits, so the next step into just-as-comfy-but-not-quite-so-casual dressing calls for colours and prints. Boiler suits have secured their spot as a comfy classic that you can do just about anything in – from shopping to socialising to the school run. The roomy fit is perfect for moving around, and an olive green style hits all the marks for a super-stylish post-lockdown wardrobe. In high summer you might prefer something less covered, so opt for a pair of loose, comfy shorts with a subtle print. A monochrome palette will help these laid-back pieces feel considered, especially when paired with box-fresh trainers.
Something slightly smarter
Keeping comfort levels high when you can’t go into full slouch mode can be a challenge, but here’s where we compromise. Pick a favourite at-home piece, like your long sleeve tee or trousers with an elasticated waist, and pair them with a piece that looks a little more considered. Loose-fitting jeans or a light shirt worn open cast the illusion of a more dressed-up look.
So that’s our outfits covered for the next few months of socialising… We won’t tell anyone they feel just as comfy as your on-the-sofa style.