Like many other working mamas out there, I found myself working from home as a result of COVID this year. I teach at a college, so I want to still look ‘put together’ on my ZOOM sessions, but still want to be comfy, AND I want to be able to get double use out of what I’m wearing (i.e. wear it comfy at home, and dressed up for going out).
I rounded up a few easy, affordable “essentials” for working from home. I styled them all with black leggings or joggers, and each piece could be dressed up with a change of bottoms and a change in styling if needed.
All outfits start with a basic ‘recipe’ of leggings and an undershirt, along with some comfy slippers.
For reference, I’m a 5’4 pear shape and wear a 4/small in bottoms and a S/M top.
Here are my recommendations for leggings, joggers, tanks, and slippers :
$32 (2) pack leggings from Amazon (fit TTS)
$30 high waist compression leggings from Old Navy (TTS fit)
$18 joggers from Amazon (fit TTS)
$8 white tank from Target (slim fit, TTS if you like it fitted)
$28 slippers from Amazon (fit TTS)
- $18 Peplum top : This is a great little basic tee that’s dressed up with a peplum bottom. I’m wearing a small here and it’s still nice and loose. Size down if you want something more fitted. Dress it up with denim and a nice, layering necklace or a fitted jacket!
- $25 Long, lightweight cardigan : I love this lightweight cardigan. It’s got a nice length and comes in few colors. I’m wearing a small. The sleeves are fitted on this one. Dress it up with a dress, flare denim, and or skinny jeans and booties!
- $19 mid-length light cardigan : This cardigan is super lightweight, and comes in several pretty colors. A tank would work best with this one. I’m wearing a small and the sleeves are fitted. Dress it up with a skirt, or a nice dark wash denim!
- $14 essential scoop neck tee : This is a great basic layering tee. It’s got a great length (I’m in a small), and comes in several colors. The material is soft and drapey. Dress up with denim and a vest or a nice, fitted jacket!
- $36 chunky sweater : You can’t beat a good, chunky sweater. This one comes in several colors, and has a looser fit. I’m in a small here and the length comes about mid-thigh. Dress this one up with denim and a nice henley underneath, or faux leather leggings!
- $30 women’s popover : This is a great little casual top that looks good with leggings. It’s a cotton-type material. I’m wearing a small here, and should have sized up for something that would have looked better with leggings. This is one of my favorite brands from Amazon! Dress it up with white denim and pointed loafers!
- $23 v-neck sweater : Great basic sweater. I’m in a small here and it has plenty of room. Comes in several colors as well. Dress it up with faux leather leggings and a vest!
- $35 striped sweater : I loved this sweater – it’s a really nice fall sweater that feels very high quality. I’m wearing a small here and it has plenty of room. Very comfortable too! Dress this up with skinny jeans and OTK boots!
Stay safe and stylish!
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