Alexandra Pereia with knitted dress and sneakers and Xenia Adonts with a sweater and loose-fitting jeans© @alexandrapereira @xeniaadonts

Be ready for any video call! 7 tips to be comfortable and chic at home


UPDATED APRIL 17, 2020 1:13 PM EDT

When we talk about dressing up for any occasion, it’s generally about finding the ideal look to go to an event, a meeting or even a date. On the other hand, with our quarantine looks, we usually stick to the most comfortable, simplest style picks to walk around the house— but today’s influencers and ‘It’ girls don’t agree. In fact, life at home, comfort and style can actually go together. Scroll through to see the sources of inspiration that can help you look stylish even at home.

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For the telecommuters

Although the dress code is nowhere near what you need to go to the office , you can telecommute from home without wearing pajamas. That way you can separate your leisure time from the workday, a healthy habit. You don’t need to put shoes on, but you can follow Xenia Adonts’ example and pair a sweater with jeans—effective and practical.

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The power of color

Focusing on color palettes, you can find enough reasons to include certain colors in your work-from-home days and bring a boost of energy. For example, the power of red can brighten even the grayest of days. Try out this look by Camila Coelho with a satin top and high-rise jeans.

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A sure bet

There are combinations that never go out of style and are just as good out around town as they are at home. The writer of the blog We Wore What, Danielle Bernstein, reminds us that basic cotton sweatpants and a matching sweater paired with a crop top are always a good selection that feels like heaven.

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The middle ground is a hot destination too

Given that we already mentioned cotton, can there be a more inviting fabric? Negin Mirsalehi’s selection might be that middle ground you need. It has that perfect at-home look with the delicate print T-shirt, but has a professional vibe with a sweater tied around the neck, sneakers and a few accessories.

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Two pieces you need to have

Chiara Ferragni knows what she’s doing. If she’s at home, there’s nothing better than wearing a crop top with loose-fitting pants in a fabric that is soft enough to wear for hours without regrets. You can wear your hair down, with curls or completely straight — any way is perfect! But you can also try out a sleek bun and put some makeup on, because why not?

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Always oversized

What can be more comfortable than loose clothing? To look chic in the oversized style like Alexandra Pereira, you just need to pick out a knitted dress or a pretty sweater that’s one or two sizes larger and pair it with a few accessories and sneakers. It’s a simple recipe, don’t you think?

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A dress is a sure choice

This gallery of inspiration had to include one of those dresses that asks to be worn all the time. Laura Wills’ dress has that fresh look that is spectacular for spring and summer days. You might want to combine it with high heels like she does, or not, but her choice is a clear invitation to be more chic and comfortable than all the rest.

And there you have it, seven looks that will fill your time at home with style.