When I first left my job to go freelance, there was lots of talk from my family and friends about wearing PJs all day and not showering. Apparently, the freelancer’s uniform is sweatpants, a greying t-shirt and serious bedhead. Quelle horreur!
I do find myself automatically reaching for the more comfortable, casual pieces in my clothing collection – why waste a printed jumpsuit and heels on the postman? – but sweatpants, PJs and things that could be described as ‘loungewear’ are still firmly banned from my wardrobe.
Topshop cardigan, Max C dress, Zara belt
Is this as close to a housecoat as you can get? Probably. But at least it’s not pyjamas.
What do you wear around the house?
Oooo love that cardigan! Looks so comfortable.
I love what you’re wearing so comfortable!
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The cardigan looks great for wrapping up in, very snug!
Lovely cardi!
I’ve been off work for the past three days, which is a big rarity for me, I’m usually lucky to get two days off a week!
I’ve really embraced my inner scruff for these past three days; I’ve had bare feet, hareems and a baggy tee on – very chic! haha
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Fab dress! I’m usually holey leggings and a HUGE jumper!! xx
I’m in love with your cardigan, it looks so squishy and cosy! Also loving the tassels
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Great cardigan.
As you know I work from home, I went through a phase of wearing Mr Thrifty’s sweatshirts and just my knickers – I kept a pair of leggings by the front door incase someone knocked. The shame huh?
I now tend to wear a lose fitted dress and a slouchy cardigan. I want to be ready to run out to coffee with friends or contacts without worrying about getting changed.
My ASOS spotty jersey trousers and a baggy t-shirt plus a cardi. I might as well be in PJs. I love your outfit! The cardigan is cool!
Lovely outfit – I really like the cardigan! A very cool housecoat methinks!
Gorgeous dress! I love it 😀
When I was a student and completing my dissertation at home I would often slob about in pyjamas and just jeans & a t-shirt all day. Or a uni hoodie. I found it made me unproductive though and I worked better when I was dressed smartly and forced myself to go into the library so I don’t think I would be very good at working from home haha.
That cardigan looks sooo cosy!
That cardigan is gorgeous.
Today I literally haven’t got out my of my pyjamas… ahem . But usually, I find dressing with a purpose makes you feel just that little bit more productive and on task. That’s my plan for tomorrow anyways!
e x
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I definitely would not get as far as a belt! Probably just pjs for me – credit to you for making the effort 🙂
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Very pretty cardi !
Oh that’s so weird! I was going to drop you a line and ask how the whole freelancing thing was going and ask whether it was easier or harder to make an effort with clothes. As a freelancer myself I have stopped wearing really smart clothes that used to wear at the office but it’s still nice to make a bit of an effort for myself. Your cardigan rocks – love it!
That dress is lovely!
I always wear sweatpants and a tee as soon as I get home/before I go out anywhere. I almost never get properly dressed at home unless I know someone is coming or I have to go somewhere. Means a lot less washing! xx
When I freelanced it was always leggings and a long comfy shirt or baggy jumper. It’s what I still change into when I get home from my 9-5! LOVE that poncho-esque cardigan btw…
This looks cosy but still pulled together the best combination in my eyes! Love the colours on the cardigan 🙂
Maria xxx
I tend to wear shorts and a wife beater. I love having my legs out! If I get chilly I throw on anb oversized hoodie.
That cardi is fantastic!!
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i WANT WANT WANT that cardy!!! is it new! please tell me it is so i can go buy in on topshop online now!! 🙂 xo
It must be amazing working freelance but I bet people just assume you laze around all day. I love that cardi, amazing 🙂 xxx
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Your cardigan is fab, it has a feel of a poncho/mexican blanket with the comfort and style of a proper cardi! Looks brilliant.
That’s a really pretty dress, and your cardigan looks soo comfy! I’ve got to push myself to get dressed when I’m just about the house, but now I’ve got a pretty floral apron which I love to wear. I’m really quite a nerd 🙂
Lovely dress. I have good intentions whenever I work from home (not very often) but usually find I get really cold and have to put on cosy sweaters.
I’ve got six weeks off over summer, and if I’m not leaving the house I tend to stay in my pyjamas. I had a real moment of shame with a courier the other day – pjs at lunchtime! I am forcing myself to go at least as far as the supermarket every day if I’ve nothing exciting on, so I get properly dressed.
Love the cardi.
I would be so tempted to stay in PJs but then I think getting dressed everyday would make me a lot more focused.
I do get in my PJs as soon as I get in though… ha.
C x
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I love the cardi – is it current season stock?x
Thanks for all your comments guys – for everyone asking about the cardigan, I picked it up about two weeks ago in the Topshop sale. It was £20!
This is an incredible chic lounge home-work outfit… I’m totally guilty to spend the days I work from home in sweatpants and century old cashmere sweaters (with loads of holes). xo
I slob out at home, I wear my baggy grey nike joggers and a vest top. Not the most attractive of combos I know!
I adore that cardi, is it current stock? I need it in my life if I can ever afford to shop in Topshop again!
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Much more glam than my work-from-home attire
hope the new business is going well! love that outfit, especially the cardi xx
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Cool cardi, comfortable and fashionable! I must confess to owning sweatpants, but they’re only used in emergency cases of being ill or having a bad day and needing comfort! On the days I’m working from home (part-time artist) I pretty much have to dress in old jeans and tshirts as I’m guaranteed to get paint on them!
Love your sweater!!! Love the tribal feel to it!
i work from home and often look a mess. The amount of times i’ve given the postman a right old laugh, is too many to mention. I need to take a leaf from you book and start looking more decent! x
Cardigan = gorgeous. I want! x
Wow that is one incredible cardigan. You look fabulous.
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I love the cardigan. I hardly ever have days when I don’t leave the house so when I do I’m in super scruffy mode. I’d like to think that if I did work from home I’d put in more effort though! x
I’ve never commented on a blog before but I love that cardigan so much I just had to say something!!
Amazing cardigan! If I’m at home I tend to stick to leggings and tops, dresses don’t really get an outing, but I try to steer clear of trackie bottoms!x
Oh I struggle with this so much! At the moment I’m either working from home or in my local paperchase which has a rather unflattering uniform. When I’m working from home I do tend to go for comfort, but I’ve banned PJ bottoms and tracksuit bottoms and end up wearing leggings, long tees or maxi skirts. Feels a bit more like ‘work’ when you put in a bit of effort 🙂
Love your cardigan by the way, gorgeous!
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Absolutely love your cardigan! Looks so cosy xx
Love this cardigan, I for sure need one! I’m not so good at getting dressed when I’m at home, if I can not leave the house all day I totally wont! 🙂