How to Dress to Work From Home

People who telecommute from home often brag that they can wear their pajamas all day or never change out of their gym clothes. But wearing leisure clothes can interfere with productivity for many people who work from home. The best way to dress is a cross between casual comfort and professionalism. Here's how to dress if you work from home.

Instructions

1. Be comfortable. The advantage of working from home is no starchy shirts or itchy woolen pants. You can choose flowy blends like microfiber instead and choose polo style tops rather than button-down Oxford-style shirts.

2. Save the sweats for the gym and pajamas for the bed. While you want to feel comfortable, you don't want to be tempted to curl up and take a nap. Your coworkers might not see you while you're working from home, so you're not dressing for them or for clients. However, a super laid-back outfit can result in a super laid-back attitude.

3. Wear shoes. No one will know if you're barefoot, but having shoes on your feet has an important psychological impact on your work attitude. You'll feel as if you're out and about rather than relaxing at home.

4. Make sure you've shaved and showered before starting your day. Women who usually wear make up when outside the home should put on a light, comfortable amount for working at home. Think of it as grooming for your job rather than grooming for other people you'd run into in the office.