What To Wear To Work When You Are Finally Going Back To Office? 

We haven’t worn proper pants in over a year. The hairdryer is covered in dust. Ballet flats and boots and kitten-heeled pumps topple over one another in a basket in my closet, dropped early in the pandemic in favor of practical Birkenstocks and sneakers. The only clothing items we’ve bought since the dawn of the work-from-home era are leggings, bike shorts, and t-shirt merch from my favorite podcasts.

The buttoned-downed models of yore may not seem so appealing now that many workers have gotten used to the joys of elasticized waistbands. The relief of not having to conform to previous standards for work attire has been especially palpable for those who used to regularly drive a minefield of expectations when it comes to workplace grooming and dress codes.

The return to the office, then, is a chance to rethink what constitutes a professional appearance—perhaps making work attire both more comfortable and more equitable in the process. We just need to embrace the opportunity.

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