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In pre-quarantine times, the question “What to wear?” concerned only one aspect - what is available in the morning from clean things and how to combine them. While going for self-isolation, remote work has caused significant discord in this area of our lives. Let’s talk about whether it is really important what to wear when working remotely.
Before covid, clothes for most people were clearly divided into categories - home, sports, and office. Not all companies had a strict dress code, but just a few would think of wearing a sports suit to work, of course, unless you work as a sports coach.
Psychologists claim that what we wear affects our behavior on a subconscious level. We change our posture, gestures, mannerisms, even facial expressions, and intonation. A sports suit or home clothes takes us to a more relaxed state, and a strict business image is associated with work. Accordingly, the environment perceives us somewhat differently - the saying “Meet on clothes” did not arise out of nowhere.
In the past, the way we dressed for work depended more on the profession and management requirements. The financial or legal sphere presupposed an exceptionally strict business style - a suit and tie. The vast majority of companies require employees to wear business clothes all week. The more democratic ones followed the 4/1 rule - from Monday to Thursday office style, on Friday a freestyle. The only exceptions were people in creative professions - the concept of dress code does not exist in principle.
With going to the remote work, everything mixed. Finance and law firms continue to require a business style, especially for employees who work with clients and spend a lot of time on video. Some employers have abolished the dress code completely, allowing employees to choose clothes to work independently. But most leaders have simply made some concessions in their demands, showing loyalty and trust in their staff.
Those who have never tried to wear suits before and whose work does not involve participation in video conferences happily got into their favorite stretchy tracksuits and T-shirts. Moreover, they moved with a laptop on the couch, which is very convenient. But there is a great danger in this comfort. Work productivity decreases because our subconscious parallels “home + home clothes = rest.” And when it comes time to return to the office, you may find that you have gained a couple of extra pounds.
If you constantly hold online meetings at work - with management, subordinates, and partners - you have nowhere to go from the usual work clothes. Well, at least the upper part of it, falling into the field of view of the camera. We’ve all seen funny videos and pictures on the web. Of course, you can combine a strict jacket with any bottom, but we recommend not doing so. It is better to impress colleagues with your personal and professional qualities than to be remembered as “the guy in the jacket and funny shorts.”
To summarize - even working remotely, it is desirable to adhere to the usual work style in clothing. Here is a list of reasons why it is worth doing:
Home clothes reduce productivity and quality of work, as it is associated with rest.
Office style of clothing subconsciously forces us to keep posture, behave more restrained, helps to focus on work processes. By the way, shoes also play a role - if you wear slippers, it is difficult to behave like a big boss.
Business clothes during working hours help separate the time of work and rest, which has a positive effect on the emotional state - you will not feel “I live at work.”
Clothes tell your family that you are currently at work, so you will not be distracted by trifles and appear in the frame during video conferences. It helps save nerves and peace in the family.
Well, the last one. The crisis will end sooner or later, and we will have to get used to office work again, which will inevitably cause discomfort. Is it worth further increasing the level of stress by the need to change the style of clothing?
We believe that regardless of the clothing style during remote work, it should be beautiful, comfortable, and high quality. And this is about clothes from Pierre Cardin. In our online store, you will find everything from comfortable pajamas and a sports suit to great business suits, stylish shirts and various accessories. Our consultants will quickly and competently pick clothes for you, pack them beautifully, and send them in a way convenient for you.
Clothing from Pierre Cardin is comfort and confidence in any situation.