It’s spring! Even though we’re spending so much time indoors, the trees have started blooming and the weather is finally warming up. And that means that spring fashion has also sprung! But I know that fashion is not the first thing on our minds these days, and we’re all trying to minimize extra expenses. So I had planned to focus on work-from-home styles and pieces that you can wear to stay comfortable while you’re on the computer for hours a day or crawling around on the floor with your kids. But honestly, I’m bored with that! I have found myself craving color and want to surround myself with clothes that bring me joy. So instead of focusing on the practical, I am sharing my biggest style tip for quarantine: wear what makes you happy!
Here are a few things that are making me happy right now! (And yes, they also happen to be appropriate for our home-bound quarantine lifestyles these days!)
This Tie-Dye Kitten Sweatshirt
If you had shown this to me 3 months ago, I might have passed it up. Well, you know about my obsession with cats, but this is a little out there even for me. First of all, it’s tie-dye and very bright! I usually gravitate toward more subtle prints. But something about this sweatshirt just made me insanely happy from the moment I saw it! I had to have it.
These Pink Side-Zip Sneakers
Well, I needed something to wear with my pink and purple tie-dye sweatshirt, didn’t I? I loved the color, which is pale pink and can actually work with any pair of jeans in my closet. I look at them and smile – and you can’t take that for granted these days.
These Socks – For Obvious Reasons
Ian can’t quite read the message on these socks yet, so I went ahead and added them to my cart. Sometimes it’s the small things that make you feel like your resistance has been registered!
These Soft Floral PJs
These pretty PJs are so soft, comfy and stretchy. They have become my go-to pajamas during this pandemic and they make me smile. The floral print is bold but still sweet, and the jogger bottoms have pockets!
These Moto Sweatpants and Leggings with Pockets
If we are spending all of our days inside or within a small radius, I want to be comfortable but still look cute. These Alo Moto Jogger Sweatpants have some seaming at the knees and zipper pockets that make me feel like I’m actually dressing up for the day.
And as far as leggings go for around-the-house, I have realized the need for pockets! Since I’m going from one room to another and getting up and down to play with Ian, I need a place to stash my phone. These are my favorite leggings with pockets from Athleta.
My best fashion and style tip for quarantine is to – yes, wear things that are comfortable and that still look presentable for your Zoom meetings – but more importantly, buy (and wear) things that make you feel happy. Look for colorful pieces and prints that make you smile. Our lives might be a little more boring than we’re used to, but don’t underestimate the power of a tie-dye kitten sweatshirt to brighten your day!
Look for things a little bolder, a little brighter, and a little more colorful than your usual fare!
