From Lockdown To Real Life – Here’s How To Re-Style Your Most-Worn Pieces In The Outside World

When it comes to lockdown dressing, you’ve been there and bought the tracksuit. Leggings, fancy pyjamas, tracksuits and tie-dye are some of the items we've seen trending in lockdown. They've been worn on repeat, dressed down for slouching on the sofa or styled smarter to be Zoom ready, so it's fair to say you may be sick of the sight of them.

But banish all thoughts of throwing anything away – not only is that wholly unsustainable, it's also completely unnecessary as these pieces have a life after lockdown. Here are the best ways to restyle these pieces outside of the house...

Leggings

Think of leggings as svelte black trousers instead of something best worn with a sweatshirt and no bra. Style under dresses and skirts for an easy win, or an oversized blazer for extra chic points.

Style Tip; Look for longline layers that skim over the bum for a flattering finish.

Fancy PJs

Those silk pyjama sets don’t have to stay indoors. Wear slinky nighties with longline cardigans or your cross-over robe with ankle-cropped jeans.

Style Tip; Treat robes like your favourite wrap dress – fasten at the waist with a belt or leave loose and open with a silky top.

Tie-Dye

Stop your tie-dye from looking ‘far out’ by slipping a swirl-print tee under a simple sundress. Top tip: swap your shell necklace for twisted hoop earrings in time for your reentry into society.

Style Tip; Look to labels like Christian Dior and Tibi for a lesson in adding a pinch of polish to your tie-dye. Psychedelic socks look great with pastel tailoring (I promise).

Tracksuits

Separate your tracksuit into its component parts and style with tailoring. A zip-up sweatshirt underneath a loosely-cut blazer = the definition of smart casual.

Style Tip; Nailing this look is all about high-low dressing. Tracktops with tailoring and slouchy separates with heels make for a modern combination.

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