Clothes for the home office

Short answer: At home nobody sees your trousers, but your body still feels them. Choose clothes that work for eight hours of sitting and that you can still open the door in. That way you do not have to change every time the day shifts.

Eight hours in the same chair

When you sit all day, you notice every seam and waistband more than on a day spent moving around. Pressure that means nothing for half an hour becomes annoying after three. Choose soft clothes without hard edges at the waist, see bamboo sweatpants for men.

The waistband matters most

When you sit, the waist is where you feel your trousers most. A tight waistband presses on your stomach every time you lean towards the screen. A soft elastic with a drawstring lets you adjust during the day. Also check that the trousers do not slide down at the back after sitting for a while.

Something you can open the door in

Couriers and neighbours arrive unannounced, and a parcel rarely waits for you to change. A tidy top solves that without a trip to the bedroom first. A plain T-shirt with a clean neckline looks neat at the door and stays comfortable at the desk, see bamboo T-shirts for men.

The temperature at home varies

Morning sun and afternoon shade can change the living room by several degrees. Many people turn the heating down when home alone, and by four o'clock it gets cool. A layer you can easily put on and take off covers both, see bamboo hoodie for men.

From nightwear to daywear

Getting dressed can seem pointless when nobody sees you. Still, many people find that changing clothes marks the start of the working day and makes it easier to switch off in the evening when they change again. It does not need to be smart, just something other than what you slept in.

On video calls the top counts

The camera rarely shows what happens under the desk. Shoulders, neck and chest are what fill the frame. So the top needs to look tidy, while the trousers can be chosen for comfort alone. Keep a T-shirt ready that you know sits well, in case a meeting comes up at short notice.

Short trips outside

A walk at lunch or a trip to the postbox gives you a break from the screen. Clothes you can go out in without changing make it easier to get going. Sweatpants with a relaxed fit and a hoodie over the T-shirt work fine for a short walk around the block.

Washing and rotating during the week

Clothes you sit in all day get more wear than you might think. Two sets to rotate are handy, so one can be washed while you wear the other. Wash at a low temperature, inside out and without fabric softener. Hang them to dry, and they keep their shape for longer.

Frequently asked questions

Should you get dressed when working from home

Most people benefit from changing out of nightwear into daywear, even if nobody sees it. It marks the start of the working day and makes switching off easier afterwards.

What matters most in clothes for the home office

That they stay comfortable after many hours of sitting, and that you do not need to change to open the door or step outside briefly.

Can you wear sweatpants on video calls

Yes, the camera rarely shows what is under the desk. The top is what people see, so choose a T-shirt or hoodie that you know sits well.