I’ve been reading a lot about how what we wear affects our mood and behavior. Researchers at Northwestern University coined the term Enclothed Cognition to describe this phenomenon. In the spirit of boosting the collective mood, here are some of the outfits I’ve been wearing at home. These are easy for you to copy from pieces you most likely already own—cardigans, pajamas, T-shirts and accessories. If you’re up for some retail therapy, I’m including shoppable links, too. The Coronavirus has us all feeling uncertain and unsteady. One thing I know to be true: when I feel afraid, I need to bring myself back to the present moment and then ask myself what I can share with others that will be helpful and useful. Here is what I’ve come up with for today—I hope you like it!
A long grey cardigan over grey sweatpants/pajamas/joggers feels great all day. Wear it with a real T-shirt (not something you sleep in) and some cute accessories. I always tell my kids that as long as I’m wearing actual undergarments, then pajamas magically become loungewear!
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This is probably the easiest Work From Home or Zoom Meeting outfit you can make. I wore my black workout top and leggings all day and then added my plaid blazer when I was sitting at my computer. I removed the blazer in the middle of the day and did a few Downward Dogs and then put it back on and went back to work. Sparkly earrings and fuzzy slides kept me smiling!
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If any of you follow my Instagram, you know I’m really into this duster! It began life as a 1980s Liz Claiborne dress. I opened the front seam, finished those edges and now wear it as a duster. Such a fun way to complete super stretchy jeans + a white T-shirt. I think I need to add to my duster collection! Click the link below to see a few more on my radar.
Shop more dusters here.
And some days, I just need to stay in my pajamas ALL. DAY. LONG. Adding earrings + a sweater and my favorite Tretorns + real undergarments makes my PJs feel like an actual outfit.
Shop pajamas from Target to Moda Operandi 😊
I would love to know if you’re going to copy some of these! Please keep me posted and know that I’m sending well wishes to all of you 💪🏼 💕 ✨