This globalized world scenario has brought a number of profound changes driven by technology and new forms of economy and commerce in general, which are being adopted worldwide as a way to open opportunities for human talent, teleworking, or remote work.
Thus, now the clothes for staying at home are not only comfortable but also need to be practical, useful, and flattering. Fabrics like wool, cashmere, or fine cotton in very comfortable garments for being at home or teleworking.
Well-made pajamas, good taste, and specially designed to look good at any time of the day.
For a designer, this scenario can be frustrating and also a real challenge to make clothes when most people cannot leave their homes, considering the health situation that has kept us in intermittent quarantine since 2020.
That is why many designers, both large and small brands, try to adapt to the circumstances and, most importantly, to people’s needs. Clearly, society has drastically changed its habits and lifestyle. So, faced with these mobility restrictions and the implementation of teleworking, we must think about garments for time at home, work, and nighttime rest.
Comfortable and Friendly Fabrics
With this reality and everyday clothes in the wardrobe, the attire for working at home demands, as mentioned, comfortable and extremely cozy garments that also meet expectations regarding tastes and preferences, meaning they look good. We find that fashion is expanding with lines named Homewear, loungewear, or leisurewear, with collections of pants, t-shirts, shirts, and sweatshirts made with gentle fabrics like cotton.
As a reference, some brands like Diesel have launched a homewear line, also inspired by sportswear models and made from a series of excellent extra-soft fabrics that offer great flexibility for all daily activities, with collections providing a variety of innovative and stylish garments.
Smart Garments
Amazing collections of minimalist and timeless style t-shirts featuring hybrid Hi-Tech fabric, ideal for working from home, designed with a much more consistent structure while still providing softness to the touch and being very light on the skin to offer unique warmth during use, especially in the winter season.
Smart Fabric
These garments are made externally from 100% cotton fabric for a much cleaner finish, with an incredible matte appearance, and internally made with a material that absorbs and retains body heat to maintain the ideal temperature and warmth for colder environments.
Colors tend to be lighter, relaxed, and consistent with much more comfortable fabrics to guarantee the comfort of the pieces. Now, is this ideal for working at home? What are the best garments for working from home?
Men Working from Home
Experts agree it is necessary to avoid tightness and non-breathable fabrics. Avoid tight garments; it is better to buy one size larger and be more comfortable. It is very important that pants do not tighten at all around the abdomen when sitting, so it is better to use those with elastic waistbands, especially those with drawstrings to loosen and be more comfortable. Note, a tracksuit is not the same as a Homewear set! Brands like COS or Mango have specific lines with comfortable garments for staying at home.
Comfort and Fashion
Of course, nowadays all brands constantly offer a wide variety of new pieces, drawing from prêt-à-porter trends. That is why you can find sweatshirts and pants of all styles, from the most sophisticated and elegant to the most classic and even eco-friendly.
Homewear garments best align with the spirit of Slow fashion or slow fashion, and also with sustainability. Brands like Ecoalf are a benchmark in this field, and many other brands also offer pieces made with recycled materials and fabrics, as well as a range of absolutely organic textures.
On the other hand, there is also a wide variety of garments produced through environmentally respectful manufacturing processes, using only vegetable dyes and recyclable after use, considering the lifespan to avoid waste.
Models of pajamas paired with sweatshirts are very versatile, comfortable, and easy to combine, but the image also matters.
Virtual Meetings
It is true that when making video calls or online work meetings, we need to present a good image and look good. There are many options for this. Some brands offer blazer-style jackets made with elastic fabrics that are very comfortable, and there is a wide selection of shirts in comfortable fabrics that even prevent sweating. The same applies to pants, perhaps the garment that has evolved the most.
There are many pajamas on the market made with smart fabrics, such as cotton with elastane or merino wool, and some models even repel stains. The most important thing is to avoid a sloppy appearance and prevent others from seeing that you are wearing just any old outfit.