This is the question I’ve been asking myself since March, when the country transformed into an alternate realm of abnormality and discomfort. Yes this pandemic is extremely serious and life threatening, but what do we wear? We’re not going out as often. We’re taking online classes and spending hours upon hours in our rooms. We’re not traveling or going on adventures like we used to. So what’s the point in buying the overpriced patchwork jeans in style when the clothes we live in are mostly loungewear? In my mind, I call changing out of my pjs and into a similar outfit (which is most often a more put together sweatpants and hoodie combo) “elevated loungewear”. It makes me feel better about wearing the same type of clothes everyday – with NO SHAME! I know what you’re thinking …
But I have a shopping problem and I can’t seem to stop adding clothes to my cart that I probably won’t even wear anytime soon.
My advice: ditch the dust covered heels in your closet and go for something on the comfier side. Dress up sweatpants with a baby tee and some layered necklaces. Pair your favorite black leggings with an oversized sweatshirt and some Docs. But most importantly, wear what you want! If you want to stay in your pjs all day, do it! I definitely have done this more times than I can count in the past 7 months. No one can tell you what you should be wearing, regardless of a pandemic or a huge blowout snowstorm. Dress to impress yourself, and ignore anyone who thinks they have an opinion on what clothes are to be worn on your body. Be your own style icon and don’t be afraid to stand out amongst the Birkenstock and Lululemon lovers. Originality is rad, so don’t be anxious to experiment with some fun patterns and vintage pieces this fall! Channel your inner trendsetter and carry the crowd!
