We are all cooped up in our homes, amid this coronavirus outbreak. Many are forced to work-from-home to maintain social distancing. However, many professionals/ working women are facing challenges over what to wear for office while working from home. How to style ethnic wear for work while remaining on the couch, and still manage to look presentable for a zoom conference. But, who says that we can't still dress up in the comfort of our home? It is not obligatory to step out to show your style. There are plenty of ideas to make it more productive, professional, motivated, comfortable and chic while working from home. We can make self-quarantine days a little stylish, by opting for simple and cool ethnic silhouettes over PJs and t-shirts.
Coolest/ Comfortable Fabric
Cotton is one of the most breathable fabrics and best for the hot weather. Opt for Kurtas or suits in cotton fabric, you can wear plain or printed ones, long or short length, loose or fitted, they all look great. For slightly formal wear, opting for embroidered kurta is always a wise choice. However, at the same time, wanted to keep it simple yet stylish, wear simple straight cut kurtas. Linen is also a very breathable fabric, keeping our body cool and absorbing sweat. Linen kurtas are perfect for summer wear, for professional workwear cool and soothing shades are the best option.
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Cotton is one of the most breathable fabrics
Pick Lighter Hues
Opt for lighter shades such as whites, beige mostly summer colours which are more bright and vivid. Colours, such as lighter tones of blue, green and yellow. For hot summers, often white and light colours and materials are needed. Moreover, its a perfect time to carry pastel shades, as they are soothing to the eyes and have an inherent quality to make you look cool! For work, choose bright and beautiful colours, as it helps to lift up your mood instantly. Pair light yellow kurta with loose white cotton pants or palazzos pants, and it easy to ace your work-from-home look.
Floral Prints/ Patterns
Include more prints and pattern like floral for work-from-home style. Floral looks great on Indo-Western and ethnic wear like kurta and palazzos pants combos. A floral pattern can add glamour to your look if picked wisely. Opt for floral print/patterns like landscape Mughal leaves, flowers, twigs, bouquet, and buds which look exquisite. For a statement look, pair a subtle floral print jacket kurta with white pants or white dress. Go for pastel shade kurta combined with simple pants and to spice up the overall look by adding a floral dupatta.
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Include more prints and pattern like floral
Mix And Match
Experimenting with different clothes and curating new style for work can actually be a great mood-lifter. Pairing different clothes or patterns and putting together a chic, stylish or edgy look. Try mix and match the different pieces of clothing to create your signature look. Opt for the co-ord look with colour on colour or pattern on pattern. The mantra for being fashionable is to be confident in pulling off whatever you wear. StayHome, StayStylish and StayFashionable this quarantine work-from-home mode.
About the author: Banik Walia is a graduate from NIFT with 7 years of experience in the apparel industry in India. He launched Baniramaa Designer Lounge along with his sister Ridhima in 2012. Banik Walia has a deep understanding of the fashion world and it reflects in his collections that are inspirational and imaginative yet relevant.
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