5 Comfy Flats to Wear If You’re Working from Home…
Writing this piece is the first order of business for me this morning… but before I sat down to write I did three things that are crucial to a day of productive work for me…
- I did a set of morning stretches to get rid of all the kinks I woke up with…
- I hit up my south Indian filter for my morning cup of coffee…
- And I changed out of my beloved jammies and chappals into a pair of comfy
but nice trousers, blouse and slipped on my favourite flat sandals…
After over a year of working remotely from my desk at home, I have realized that if I don’t do this morning ritual, my day disappears with little work and little energy to do it with.
The first few weeks of work from home, I did what any smart lazy person would… Lounged around in my nightie or jammies all day with a laptop on my knees staring off into space endlessly… I could not get my brain to switch on. I was disorganized and chaotic in my thoughts and my tasks.
It took a bit of trial and error until I realized what the problem was… And now I pass this hard-earned wisdom onto you, dear reader…
For the sake of your sanity and productivity…
Here’s What Not to Wear While Working From Home
Your pajamas. Your beloved flowy nightie. Your sweats. Your slappy chappals.
While these may be the comfiest of all outfits, psychologists seem to unanimously agree that staying in your jammies and sweats all day while working from home is hugely detrimental to your productivity.
Research also shows that people feel more competent when wearing shoes.
Getting dressed for work is a physical ritual that helps us prepare mentally to get out there and be productive. And it is more than that – it is a way to express your individual style. Nothing makes you more you to the world around you than the way you dress. The way you look is not a choice but the way you dress is. By making that choice you are in fact making a statement.
Here’s what happens when you change out of your home clothes into work
clothes even when working from home…
- You feel more energetic and mentally sharp so you can tackle the influx tasks and the balance of home and office work that is bound to flood your days…
- A transition ritual like dressing up helps separate your ‘home’ and ‘work’ mentally and physically even when you’re in the same space.
- Completing a morning routine helps you start the day with a sense of accomplishment and makes you feel like you have control over your time – a sense that carries you with confidence throughout your day.
- If you have children or other family at home, it signals to others that you are at work and shouldn’t be disturbed so you won’t be pestered to play or wash the dishes or whatever it is others think you should be doing during the workday…
All fantastic reasons to get changed into real clothes every day before you set your laptop in front of you… but don’t worry… you don’t have to give up comfort at all!
Dressing up to feel good while working at home doesn’t mean you are dressing
up to fit some stiff corporate standard…
No you do not need to put on those tailored suits and formal shoes – but a comfy yet nice transitional work wardrobe can go a long way…
Here are some ideas…
Skip: The tailored trousers and suit pants
Wear: Comfy jeans and joggers
Skip: The stiff button-down shirts and fitted blouses
Wear: Nice T-shirts, flowy tops and tunics
Skip: The fussy chunky jewelry
Wear: Simple ring, small gold or pearl earrings, a chain with a small pendant
Skip: Uncomfortable clickety-clack heels
Wear: Comfy yet fun slides, platforms, mocassins and most importantly, flats
Since shoes are my area of expertise…
Here are a few classy and comfy shoe styles that would be perfect for your at-
home work outfits…
1. The Loafer (But Don’t Be a Loafer)
These “”anytime, anywhere”” moccasins will make you feel smart no matter what else you’re
wearing. Wear flat ballerina shoes or loafers for women and pair them with rugged jeans or joggers
and a casual tee.
2. Sporty Sandals to Feel the Drive
Tread lightly in these sport-inspired flat sandals, set on a rubber tractor sole. Light in weight, heavy
in style, it’s chic, sporty and comfy too!
3. Sliders but Cute
A dash of style and a load of comfort make this pair of wide strapped slide flat sandals an overall winner.
This pair will likely keep you in complete comfort even when you wear it all day long.
4. Kolhapuris – The Everything Footwear
If kolhapuri chappals are your jam these cushioned sole flats will make you feel like nice and at-ease.
5. Flip Flops but Smarter
Wide, comfortable straps and a cushy footbed make these laid-back thong sandals a great choice for at home-duty or out-of-home adventuring.
And there you have it – wear comfortable casual flats and there is a plethora of those out there – just check out some online flats for women and you will be in business – whatever your business may be.
Happy productivity!
Your friendly neighborhood Shoe Diva!