What To Wear While Social Distancing
Happy Friday ladies. We’ve almost made it to the weekend! I hope you’re feeling well and hopeful. During these uncertain times, I plan to have A Well Styled Life be a positive spot to come and chat about life, fashion and things that matter to us. There are tons of places you can go to get bad news, but not here.
Today, I want to talk about something we do need to guard against. Letting things slide. The longer this social distancing lasts the easier it becomes to let our appearance nose dive. It can become all too easy to just toss on comfy clothes and call it a day. After all, since we’re confined at home, no one will see us. And while it may feel easy to hang around in sweats or jammies you need to be aware that as our dressing standards slip, our confidence can go with it.
I put together 4 looks you could easily wear at home now, then out and about when things get back to normal.
I styled these all around the T Talbots Relaxed Leg Yoga pants that I have on order. They can dress up or down and are perfect for hanging around the house. These are deep gray and they also come in black or indigo.
No matter what you wear, remember to add your accessories. We add them to finish our outfits, add polish, delight our senses and make unique statements with our appearance. Inherited pieces hold precious memories of loved ones. The treasures we’re picked up on our travels remind us of fun times in wonderful places.
Adding accessories to your outfit is not for other people’s benefit to see when you’re out and about. They’re the finishing touch to help you look, and more importantly, feel confident.
What accessories are you forgetting to wear that you could add to your social distancing outfits?
Thanks for reading ladies and remember to wear what makes you feel confident.
Please be safe, kind and patient. It’s a tough time for everyone.
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I’m so glad I had my hair cut & highlighted last week, just before everything crumbled. I’m good for six weeks and hopefully we will be back to normal activities by then.
I’ve been keeping busy making changes in my garden and walking my dog twice a day. If one good thing comes out of this, I might lose a couple of pounds by getting in an afternoon walk.
Today is the first day of Spring! 💐 This weekend I’m going to switch over my closet from winter to spring. Now, that is a positively delightful chore.
Stay home, stay healthy!
I got my hair cut last week, too. A nurse struck up a conversation at a social distance, and I thanked him for what he does. How will nurses have time to get their hair cut in the coming months, and what will be open?
Then the stylist told me that they go hours between haircuts, because no one is showing up. They’re losing income. She also said that she works part-time at a hospital, so she is going to be busy from that, but also possibly exposed to risk.
So many pepple are at risk from the pathogen and economically. It seems almost impossible to determine how people get sick now, because it’s too widespread now.
That’s why it’s so important for us to stay home.
That is fun!
Thanks for the upbeat post. We had an Egypt trip planned for April. This week I put on the cute new sun hat, flowy midi dress (that I bought for the trip) and took the dog for a walk. Getting dressed up was positive. I’ve also served our dinners on the lanai this week. I live in southwest florida so the weather is nice for long walks. The beaches in several counties here have been closed but we can still walk outside.
I love those pants. Practical yet you can wear them outside. I always work from home so comfy yet pulled together is what I’m always looking for. Thanks for the great ideas!
If you are considering purchasing the T Talbots Relaxed Yoga Pants – don’t dither, they are marvelous! I bought 3 pairs last fall and have felt warm (Ottawa Canada) and comfortable around the waistline. They still look great. I was wondering if their fit would disappear after washing them. Nothing changed. I always felt great in them, wore them to work – dressing up the top half of my body. Felt elegant. Hoping for a summertime version.
Love the outfits you put together! That’s so how I like to dress. We finally have nice enough weather to go for a walk. I got showered and put together for that. It felt wonderful! Planning on that every day that weather permits. I get my hair cut once a month also. Thinking this might be a good chance to see how it grows out. I guess date night is going to the grocery store now.
I just ordered the yoga pants. Thanks for the outfit ideas and the encouragement.
I can’t wait for mine to arrive. I might need the indigo color too.
Thanks for the positive vibes!
I do change out of PJ’s but into jeans! Good time to clean out those old tops you wanted to discard but we’re too lazy!
I am puttering with my house plants! Puts me in a good mood!
Great advice, Jennifer. I’m trying to up my game and wear a comfy but nice top, earrings, and cute shoes to go with leggings and yoga pants. It’s important to keep up your spirits during these challenging times. I’m so glad you are still posting to help us stay focused on self care – thank you!
Have a great day Mary!
Smiled when I saw you included lipstick with your outfits. My good friend who turned 90 last Sat. refreshes her lipstick all day long. Thanks for a positive place to visit.
A fresh swipe of pretty lipstick can really improve our day:) It’s a simple thing but oh so nice.
Thank you for being positive. My husband and I are riding our bikes through our new neighborhood we just moved into. Staying in touch with our family everyday if we can or we will call someone to talk to and make sure they are ok. Scary times but I do agree that we need to look our best no matter what and be ready for anything. We lost everything in a fire two years ago so we know now to have the things we need to take …quickly!
Be safe and keep up your blog ….from Southern California
I’m so sorry to hear about your last home. I can’t imagine how tough that must be. Bike riding sounds glorious! I need to get myself one when this is over.
With salons all closed how do you plan to keep up your cut and color or is now the time to go with the natural color?
That’s a great question! Unless you color it at home you may be forced to wait this out or go with the flow. I’m waiting things out because my hair isn’t silver enough to look nice yet.
I am fortunate to live in sunny Florida. So this is a great time to exercise by going for walks in my community instead of the treadmill at the gym. Thanks for the recommendation to dress while social distancing. I confess that I am not doing that. However, because I was going out yesterday I made it a point to choose an outfit that I wanted to wear, put on full makeup, styled my hair, put on jewelry. Wow! Did that feel good!
It helps me feel so much better when I do it too:)
I look forward to your positives messages each day. I really agree with today’s post. When I get up each day I shower and get dressed just like I normally do even though I am staying home. It really and truly makes me feel better. Hard to believe even a trip to the grocery store is a luxury these days.
Thanks so much for your positive influence during these trying times!
It is funny. What we saw as drudgery is now a treat.
HAPPY 1st DAY OF SPRING, Jennifer though not too apparent where I live as still snow on the ground, little sunshine, still very cool temps with no sign of springtime blooms however while sitting here keyboarding, am wearing a new pair of tiny floral printed sneakers, that give me a smile. Do appreciate the encouragement and advice you shared today so I best get on my way and make myself more presentable, as admit I’m still in my p.j’s …. lol!
Thank you for your positive and upbeat posts and advice, Jennifer. I enjoy your blog!
I’m in my pjs too! Off to the shower
Hi, Jennifer! You’re right. Attention to our appearance can help us to feel more positive and confident as we move through these uncertain times. I know I feel better when my outfit is coordinated and I’m wearing lipstick. Fashion definitely influences us psychologically. Stay well.
I love what you said about there are tons of places to go for bad news, but not here. Thank you!
In these times I look forward to your posts more than ever. Thank you for your positive outlook!
Thanks for being here with us Marcia
Lipstick and earrings are absolutely necessary to lift the spirit.
Speaking of hair, I feel like I may end up looking like the wicked witch of the west. My hair is short , thick and grows fast . I visit the salon once a moth to keep it tip top. Now this looks like it won’t happen. Thank goodness I no longer have it coloured!
I went to my hairdresser today as he has a large salon and works by himself. All went well until (my hair was almost finished) he told me he had a headache and sore throat 2 days earlier, but was denied a swab to test for coronavirus. Fortunately, he was now asymptomatic and never had a fever and didn’t have the virus but it made me realize not everyone (the hairdresser) will stay home ‘just in case’. Better than the sandwich shop I stopped in on my way to the salon and ordered a baguette. All went well until I saw the lad making the baguette not wearing didposable gloves or using tongs during its preparation. I asked the boss why the food handler was putting his bare hands all over my baguette – she was most indignant arguing that hand washing was sufficient and refunded me my $16. Today’s experiences have convinced me to stay put at home. Sorry for ranting.
Just heard an interview on npr morning edition about a woman who just recovered from COVID-19. In February she had lunch with a few friends feeling fine. Symptoms the next day, 4 of them ended up sick. No one seemed sick at the time, they didn’t touch each other, but several managed to get sick. She’s fine now, but this is nothing to mess with. She reported the progression of her symptoms that lasted 2 weeks.
That’s eye opening! We are safer at home. Take care!
Thanks Jennifer. I hope your recent rtests turned out to be OK. I am worried about sister who is a nurse in Nashua NH. She said they are running out of masks and some nurses are fashioning bandanas into masks. I wish she would quit as she is nearly 60 and isn’t a job which is crucial (according to me).
The shortage of masks is very scary. I’ve heard some companies have switched their manufacturing from clothes to masks! I certainly hope your sister stays well but we are all so grateful for her help!!
Thank you for rig so positive! We will get through this! Stay safe!
Thanks for these reminders Jennifer. It’s very hard to focus on my looks until I go out fir my walks —solitary—but getting out even in the somewhat rainy day yesterday —forced me to put on lipstick and comb thus hair!
Lipstick is pretty therapeutic for me 💄💋