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Comfy Casuals for Staying Home with ‘Style Not Age’

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Hilda
Monday, 27 April 2020 / Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

Comfy Casuals for Staying Home with ‘Style Not Age’

Since I retired from teaching, I have more comfy casuals in my wardrobe than ever before. In winter, it means jeans and a top/jumper worn with boots. In summer, it is more likely to be a top and light trousers or skirt.

VERY CASUAL EVERYDAY LOOK DURING LOCKDOWN

For the first few weeks of lockdown, I spent quite a lot of time in my leggings.  I have 3 pairs of black leggings from the label Peachy Lean. High-waisted, comfortable and flattering (they hold you in), they also wash brilliantly.  I wrote about them HERE two years ago. You can check the label out at www.peachylean.com

Walking gear.

But in the last two weeks, I have made more of an effort and now I try to wear them for the first few hours of the day and change after my walk and yoga. I succeed some of the time. And the highlight of my week is heading to the supermarket, so I do make an effort to get ‘dressed’ on those occasions.

We have been blessed with exceptional April weather, lots of sunshine and hardly any April showers. And GG and I have been enjoying walking within our 2km radius.

But, like everyone else, I am craving some normal human interaction, not just on Zoom, though it will have to do for now. And I am grateful that we have it; it is a lifeline to my family and friends.

MY COMFY CASUAL OUTFIT

Below I am wearing a pair of my favourite trousers from the label Punt Roma, bought in Shaws Department Stores two years ago. To be honest they are like wearing leggings (they have an elastic waist) they are so comfortable. The sunglasses are Quay Australia, my favourite pair and gifted to me by Shaws.

The jumper is from Zara and bought pre-Covid lockdown. I love it, but I did not foresee that my hair (in desperate need of a cut and colour) would get caught in the beaded bow embellishments. I will have to wear it up in future.

And my super-comfy runners are Adidas, bought last September, but only worn (until now) on our wonderful trip to Morocco with TD Active.

MY FRIENDS TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE

So how did my friends from ‘Style Not Age’ get on?

Well, Anna of annasislandstyle stole the show in her colourful voluminous trousers. Read more about her outfit and what she is up to on Tresco Island just off Cornwall.

And I love Jacqui’s casual, but also striking top, paired with comfy jeans.  Jacqui chose this month’s theme. Read how she is adapting to Covid restrictions over on Mummabstylish.

Emma is casual and stylish in her combats and pretty top. Read what she is up to at home on Style Splash.

Gail looks extremely energetic in her comfy casuals. See how she is coping with working from home on Is This Mutton. Love that sweatshirt.

WHERE WE ARE NOW

In Ireland, we have another 8 days of these extreme measures.  Then all going well, some restrictions will be lifted. I am hopeful that we will be allowed see family. And (further in the future) I am also looking forward to getting out of these comfy casuals and getting dressed up to go out to a restaurant or a dinner party. Like most of you, I am doing what I am asked and staying positive. The good weather has helped in this regard.

Stay well. Stay safe. And if you are not a priority worker (heartfelt thanks to all health professionals and others risking their own health by going to work) STAY AT HOME.

Love Hilda x

Tagged under: annasislandstyle, April style challenge, comfy casuals, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Peachy Lean, Punt Roma, Shaws Department Stores, style not age challenge, stylesplash

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24 Comments to “ Comfy Casuals for Staying Home with ‘Style Not Age’”

  1. Nancy says :Reply
    April 27, 2020 at 8:08 am

    How good it would be to visit everyone and go out for dinner again! Here we have the rules until the end of May.. love your trousers, I have similar in my cart! Stay safe!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      May 9, 2020 at 10:33 pm

      I cannot wait.. so looking forward to a face to face drink with friends

  2. Gail says :Reply
    April 27, 2020 at 10:19 am

    I didn’t realise the jumper had 3D embellishments – very cool! And love the trousers.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 27, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Thanks Gail..enjoyed the challenge. xx

  3. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    April 27, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    I wasn’t sure if I’d like this casual challenge, but it was great! I love how even this had us all showcasing something different and proves that we all have our own take on dressing down as well as up.
    Good luck with the next phase of your restrictions – 8 days isn’t long to wait now x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 27, 2020 at 6:11 pm

      Not sure how much they are going to let us do. I hope to be able to see the family…..thanks Anna x

  4. Julia Rees says :Reply
    April 27, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    Love your comfy casual look, Hilda. Those trousers look so stylish as well as comfy!
    Loved seeing everyone else’s looks too!
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 27, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      You know Julia I have made more of an effort recently. I am so over leggings xxxx

  5. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    April 27, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    You look very chic in all your outfits Hilda. I love your cheeky gingham trousers, they will look great with so much. A fun challenge I think. x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      May 9, 2020 at 10:32 pm

      Great fun as always Jacqui xxx

  6. Heidi Suydam says :Reply
    April 28, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    Love this post and how you featured so many style bloggers! Jacqui is the Blogger of the Week this week in The Midlife Blogging Community!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 29, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks for reading Heidi. Love Jacqui..she is so supportive…

  7. mireille says :Reply
    April 28, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    We have been blessed with great weather here too, we are not used to a cool and pleasant spring, usually gets hot very fast so we are outdoors quite often. I do try to dress cute most days but do wear my comfy joggers and try to dress them up.
    http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 29, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      It can be a struggle some days to even put on make up but it always makes me feel better…

  8. Andrea Schwartz says :Reply
    April 28, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    Everyone looks fantastic! I love your checked trousers. I know what you mean about your hair. I was growing mine out anyway, but it’s starting to feel like a mop! Thank goodness for ponytails!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 29, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      Ponytails and root touch up for me…. xx

  9. Emma Peach says :Reply
    April 28, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    I love the bow embellishments on the jumper, so pretty. The gingham trousers are fab – trousers with stretch are a must for me at the moment!

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 29, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      A little stretch is good too much is dangerous xxx

  10. Rosemary Davis says :Reply
    April 29, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Hi Hilda!

    Your comfy looks are great!

    Leggings are so super comfortable and they can be quite stylish depending on the dressy of the casualness of top. But, they definitely are a weight gain hazard!!! Not enough tummy and weight control.

    That’s one of the reasons I wear my jeans on grocery day. My weekly waist check-in.

    Rosemary

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 29, 2020 at 9:09 pm

      Rosemary I need to try my jeans on more regularly…. xxx

  11. jess jannenga says :Reply
    April 30, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    Pretty jumper! I love the little bows and one of my favorite spring summer prints, gingham! Those sneakers look great with the casual look. i have converse I have been wearing a bit. Mostly in loungewear myself, but on occasion I will wear a dress around the house. It certainly does help to have nice weather! We have been able to sit on our deck on many days and enjoy the roses in our garden.
    take care!!
    jess xx
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      May 2, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Jess it is an easy wear outfit and so comfy. x

  12. ROBIN LAMONTE says :Reply
    May 4, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Hilda,

    I love all your comfy stay home fashions!
    Your sweater is adorable!
    I know you will be so happy to see your family soon!
    Georgia is open and I got to spend time with my granddaughter last week.
    It was heaven!

    Stay well my friend!
    Robin

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      May 4, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Ah so happy for you Robin…yes soon. WE can see and chat from a distance….outside… xx

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