Why You Should Get Dressed to Work From Home

Looking for a reason to get dressed to work from home? Read this post for a few very good ones. Get out of your PJs and get in the zone!

As professional style bloggers, you can imagine that we’ve had a tough time coping with not putting on our best work outfits. However, working from home doesn’t mean that we have completely thrown getting dressed to the wayside. We’ve gotten into the practice of getting dressed to work from home and it’s not always high fashion looks or catwalk ready, but putting on actual clothes makes a difference. If you’re still clinging onto staying in your PJs all day, keep reading for the reasons why you need to change that.

Getting dressed helps maintain a routine

Yep, here we are talking about routines again. We’ve found that now more than ever, routines are very necessary. With all the days running together because most of us are staying home, routines help maintain a sense of normalcy. Your morning routine doesn’t need to be super complex either. It can be as simple as showering, getting dressed and having breakfast. Boom! Morning routine that’s simple and prepares you for the day.

Getting dressed improves your mood

You know the feeling you get when you lay in your bed with freshly washed linens? When you get dressed to work from home, you’re likely to get a similar feeling because you’re putting on new, fresh clothes. Give yourself a refresh and put on some cute lounge wear or athleisure. You’re bound to do a double-take in the mirror and get a little confidence boost. Yes, you may be in the house but your selfie game will be on point and you’ll be prepared for those impromptu video conferences. I think most of us feel better when we put on a fresh outfit, so if you’ve been feeling “blah” turn that around by getting dressed!

Mentally prepare for productivity

I was told in college that you should never work where you sleep. Why? Because, you want your bed to be your sanctuary, a place where you can detach from work, relax and sleep peacefully. You should apply that same principle to working in pajamas. Your robe and sleep clothes should be reserved for relaxation and bedtime. If you try to wear them all day to work work home, what will you want to do? You guessed it, SLEEP! Getting out of your PJs helps change your mindset and prepare you to be productive. We’ve become big fans of comfy lounge wear recently because it’s the perfect go-between for comfort and putting on real clothes. Everyone is having sales right now so if you’re looking for a few pieces to add to your wardrobe, now is the time!

Pro tip

If you feel compelled to put on a fabulous outfit, do your makeup and hair, go for it! Going all out can also help improve your mood if you feel like you’re in a slump.

I hope I was able to change your mind and convince you to get dressed to work from home. Let me know how big of a difference you notice when you swap out your PJs for a cute WFH outfit!