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New WFH capsule wardrobe (no need to consider video calls)

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ilheartjennimurray · 14/10/2020 09:05

Hello
I've recently started a new job, it's 100% WFH, desk based, long hours, high stress/busy and no-one switches on their video for calls.
My previous work wardrobe was very corporate (smart suits etc) and I feel I need a completely new capsule work wardrobe. Comfort is really essential, but I'd like not to look like a total scruffbag if I pop out or open the front door to someone. I'm thinking smart or stylish joggers and some really cosy sweaters/tops, but other than Hush for slightly different joggers I can't find much. I just ordered the sweatybetty Gary joggers based on another thread on here but they haven't arrived yet.
I don't mind the budget - within reason - as I am going to be wearing the clothes day in day out for months, including weekends quite likely. Some cashmere sweaters would be lovely. Ideally comfortable, decent fabrics, machine washable, etc.
Plus I need to know what shoes/boots and jacket to throw on on top for when I do (rarely) get to step outside, as I am useless at putting whole outfits together and I end up with nothing that works.
Does anyone have good tips? Thanks in advance.

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Coffeepot72 · 15/10/2020 18:45

OP, I also like to look presentable whilst WFH - now that it’s autumn I wear thick leggings with tunic tops/long-ish jumpers, or jersey dresses with opaque tights. Like you, I like to be presentable if I answer the door or nip to the shop, and if I look nice I feel far more upbeat!

Coffeepot72 · 15/10/2020 18:48

PS - the thick leggings were Next, with tunic tops and jersey dresses from Boden and White Stuff

Zinnia · 16/10/2020 00:11

swishswooshswash mentioned jumper dresses up-thread - I have last year's version of this merino one from Cos in green (mine is now in the sale if you can get to an actual shop) and it is absolutely lovely, my first ever jumper dress as I have always thought them hideously unflattering but I love this one.

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