I wish someone would send me a care package of comfy but work suitable clothes without me having to think about it

[ActonBell]

I’m recovering from emergency surgery following an ectopic pregnancy and starting to think about returning to work in a week’s time. I’m working from home - have been for nearly a year - because of the pandemic and I’m craving comfort at the moment because of everything that’s happened. I thought I would get a few new comfortable bits for work zoom calls to cheer me up but I’m just totally overwhelmed.

I hate online shopping. I wish I could just click a button once and a parcel of comfy warm, zoom-suitable clothes would just appear. Why isn’t that a thing? I know about those online personal shopper services but don’t seem targeted at the ‘I would like a comfy sweater that makes me feel a bit less crap’ market.

[reservoircats]

I know what you mean OP. I've been working from home since last February and probably only wear about 3 different semi-smart work jumpers whilst working because I just cba to go (can't even go out) online and find comfy yet smart clothes. Being pregnant as well I just wear tracksuit bottoms on the bottom but having to have video on for all teams calls i do get self-conscious. If it's any consolation I notice other ladies just seem to wear dark comfy looking clothes too.
Some online stores have ridiculous definitions of "office-wear" cough ASOS, which makes it even harder having to sift through all the stupid pink suits and inappropriate work tops to find something normal to wear.

[ActonBell]

If I see one more tight synthetic puffy sleeved blouse...
(Photo of me sitting in my home office, wishing for my care package).

[BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz]

I'm lucky in that my WFH involves one Zoom call a week. So the rest of the time I wear comfy rather than visually appealing. Even on the Zoom it's a plain jumper (still keep my leggings and slippers on tho).

[user1471548941]

If you have a reasonable budget get yourself on SweatyBetty. I have treated myself to several pairs of their All Day leggings which are stretchy and soft. I also have their Bamboo long sleeve T shirts which are soft and warm or the Easy Peasy top for something looser. These look like plain T shirts so absolutely fine for Zoom calls.

Every item I have bought is soft, good quality and makes me feel like I am wearing flattering clothes whilst still being cosy. If it gets a bit chilly whilst not on Zoom I have a few Superdry hoodies from their Ebay outlet with big fleecy linings that as feel like a bit of a treat to wear as they are SO soft. In the outlet they sell old stock for about £30 a hoody.

[AnotherEmma]

Just buy loads from Hush?!

[ActonBell]

I’ve never tried Hush - what am I missing? I’ll keep sweaty Betty in mind but I don’t think I can stretch to it right now budget-wise.

I’ve just got a few loose tops from Uniqlo and some leggings from Sainsbury’s.

I mostly buy clothes second hand/unwanted off eBay but I can’t face trawling through right now.

[MindBodyChocolate]

It’s not cheap but Baukjen does stylish jersey tops which are comfy and require no styling but look good. There’s always a discount code somewhere. M&S also have some nice bits in - check their cashmere and wool tops.

[picklemewalnuts]

I got some pyjamas from BonPrix. Very inexpensive. I'm not suggesting you get pjs, but it's very affordable for basics.

Remember through zoom, the quality and detail isn't visible.

[FaintlyMacabre]

I’m sure the actually stylish would shriek in horror but I am currently living in White Stuff dresses. Very comfortable, flattering, look smart and many of them have pockets!

[BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz]

Dresses may be a good shout. I put tights on the other day with a longer tunic while working from home and couldn't get over how comfortable they were. I always associate tights and dresses with formal stuffy uncomfortableness.

[AnotherEmma]

There seem to be lots of Hush fans on Mumsnet, I'm not obsessed but I do have a few Hush things that I like, including a 'comfy sweater that makes me feel a bit less crap' I prefer sweaters to hoodies (the hoods are annoying) and Hush do nice ones.

[Jellycatspyjamas]

Gap do some long sleeved tee shirts which are fine for Zoom meetings and very comfy, I’ve got the v neck ones and they’re soft enough and loose enough. If you download their app there are good discounts too. I refuse to spend loads of money when I’m literally not leaving the house.