Have fun with fashion again with outfit ideas for every day of lockdown
GETTING out of pyjamas and into joggers might be the extent of your style prowess right now.
But think back to that time BC – that is Before Corona – when choosing an outfit to wear would fill you with excitement, joy and confidence. Well, it could be time to accept our seven-day style challenge.
Life coach Caroline Adams Miller, author of Creating Your Best Life, says we can use fashion as a deliberate self-intervention for changing our mood.
We can use clothes to quell those anxious feelings and treat each day like a blank canvas.
Such challenges have been doing the rounds on social media, with #DressUpFriday encouraging people to style an outfit that feels a little more special.
But why stop at Friday? Add structure to your week and have fun with fashion again.
Here, Junior Fashion Writer and Stylist Abby McHale offers a cut-out-and-keep guide to our Fabulous Fashion Challenge.
Monday
MONDAY can mean the start of another week working in front of a screen, home schooling the kids or more days to fill with endless baking – and it can get you down.
But kick those Monday Blues into shape by wearing bright cobalt shades that will lift your spirits.
According to colour expert Jules Standish, blue is a calming colour and can help to ease tension.
Try wearing a blue suit to get you into work mode or a pretty pleated skirt with elasticated waist for extra comfort.
- Blue blazer, £39.99, trousers, £27.99, both from bonprix.co.uk
- Blue ombre skirt, £59.99, Mango.com
Tuesday
MARILYN MONROE once said: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.”
The world may be difficult right now but with fine footwear you can at least conquer Tuesdays.
Slip into something just as comfortable as your slippers, in the shape of mules.
As fuss-free as your fluffy slide-ons, they are nevertheless a huge catwalk hit and really help you step it up.
Or opt for a heeled style to feel even more dressed up.
- Heels, £38, Head Over Heels at Dunelondon.com
- Green heels, £39, topshop.com
Wednesday
FUCHSIA’S a bright colour for the middle of the week.
Jules says the colour pink is fun-loving – and great for romance.
Wearing this hue could give your relationship a little pick-me-up or inspire you to hit up those dating apps.
Hot pink is better suited to warmer skin tones, or those of us that managed to catch the sun last week, while paler shades are best for cooler complexions.
- Right: Pink cardigan, £28, dress, £35, both debenhams.com
- Hot pink dress, £22.99, Newlook.com
Thursday
IT’S time to let your clothes do the talking.
It’s more important than ever to stay positive, so give yourself some motivation with mood-boosting slogan tops.
And don’t forget, it’s the day of Clap For Carers to show your appreciation to those on the frontline too.
- White T-shirt, £14, jeans, £28, both dorothyperkins.com
- Coral T-shirt, £8.99, New Look
Friday
GIVE yourself a pat on the back for getting through another isolation week by wearing your finest gear.
Just because you can’t go out on a Friday night doesn’t mean you can’t put your gladrags on.
Get that Friday feeling with a statement midi dress and transform your dining room into a dance floor to kick off your weekend.
- Lilac dress, £79.99, Zara.com
- Peach dress, £40, very.co.uk
Saturday
MAKE the weekend something to look forward to – with hot underwear.
Treat your patner by wearing a striking matching set. Or, if isolating on your own, just feel confident under your clothes.
You need not spend a fortune, either – there are some great-value sets to be had on the high street.
- Pink bra, £18, knickers, £8, both from marksandspencer.com
- Blue bra, £8, knickers, £5, both Tesco.com/clothing
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Sunday
IT’S a rest day, so pull on your comfy casuals.
Dressing down never looked so good with luxury-style pyjamas and loungewear more accessible than ever.
From cosy co-ords to printed PJs, put that roast in the oven, cosy up on the sofa and relax to the max while still looking stylish.
- Grey lounge set, £26, Nastygal.com
- Tropical pyjamas, £28, chelseapeersnyc.com
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