Dress To Impress, Even In A Pandemic

With the
world situation changing so rapidly it's hard to know when we might be able to
indulge in some of the pastimes and activities that we wrote about in our “Get
the Look” series, but that doesn't mean we can't work around restrictions and
make these into virtual dates. One thing
people have struggled with in lockdown is the suspension of our normal routine
and the dressing that goes with it. If
you're working from home it's tempting to stay in your pyjamas all day, only
putting on a decent top for a video call.
Some people have opted for a sleeping pyjama set and another for daytime
wear and although this is comfortable, it doesn't mentally set you up for the
different activities you could do and this contributes to the blurring together
of the days.
Putting on a
specific outfit for meeting a group of friends creates a new attitude towards
the event or occasion and this helps us enjoy it. If we're wearing the same sportswear for
relaxing in front of the TV and for having a virtual catch up with friends we
can really struggle to get into the right mind-set, making it harder to carry
the positive feelings through to the rest of the day without some sort of clue
or reminder, such as wearing a favourite outfit or piece of jewellery.
We're all
getting used to socialising virtually and it's likely that this will continue
in some form for a long time to come, so why not really get into the spirit and
dress to impress for these events? If
you're having a virtual cocktail party put on your LBD and your favourite
jewellery and make the most of it. A
stunning, showy cocktail ring like our Interlace or Rainbow rings looks great
on camera and will catch the light beautifully.
Similarly, the matching Rainbow earrings, or a bold pair like the Spicy
Blue earrings will complement your look and get you in the mood for the
event. You'll also brighten everyone's
day by making and effort and even inspire your friends to join you in getting
dressed to impress.
A casual
catch up with family is also a great chance to wear family heirloom jewellery
you don't get to wear very often, and you can also experiment with how you
accessorise a casual jeans and shirt look.
One of the advantages of video calling is that you can see how you look
and how an outfit works in the real world (rather than in a changing room) and
get feedback without having to brave the outside world with a look you're not
sure of. If you usually go for bold
jewellery, try out a more pared back look, and if you're scared of trying a
new, more vibrant look why not go all out and pile on the jewellery for a
change?
When we are
allowed to socialise more normally, albeit in small groups, a family barbecue
or picnic is a lovely time to choose one of the looks we've put together, such
as a jumpsuit or maxi dress. Take our
styling as a point of inspiration and work your own aesthetic into it for a
personal, stylish look that you'll love to wear and make memories in. Our Bank Holiday Brightness piece has some
great pieces for every leisure activity which match the season and will suit
everyone, and although we might have to wait for the next long weekend we can
still enjoy the normal weekends we have and boost our spirits.
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