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‘Style Not Age’ in Loungewear at home

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Monday, 25 January 2021 / Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

‘Style Not Age’ in Loungewear at home

Loungewear has obviously become much more popular since the pandemic. Why? Because we are spending more time in our houses. Many are working from home and so the more formal work dressing has gone by the wayside.

CASUAL WEAR

It is true that casual dressing had been creeping into the workplace anyway. It started with ‘Dress Down Fridays’ in some businesses. And many companies took their lead from the young, innovative tech companies and got rid of the formal business suit completely.

Did it all start in America? Americans did casual way before the rest of us, I feel.  Think hoodies, baseball caps and Converses.  Think Gap, Old Navy, Abercrombie & Fitch.

LOUNGEWEAR

So, when we talk loungewear what exactly do we mean? Is it leisure wear? Is it athleisure? The lines are a little blurred for me.

But I suppose loungewear is heading more towards nightwear and is more luxurious. The materials can range from fleece and cotton blends to silk and cashmere.

It can be what you like. It can be hoodies and joggers, it can be silk pyjamas, it cam be a matching two-piece, it can be a robe.

“When you dress to stay by your own fireside, you have licence to be as personal, as lively, as uninhibited as you like to be. It’s a game with no rules except please yourself.”– Vogue, 1945.

If you are interested in reading more about the history of loungewear click HERE 

MY ‘STYLE NOT AGE’ FRIENDS

So let us look and see what my friends have to show us in loungewear.

 

Emma is wearing a new pair of joggers with a cute starry jumper and cosy slippers. And is happy to wear this out and about, as I am with my outfit too.

Loungewear Emma

I do draw the line at the trend to wear pyjamas in public, though it is more of a habit in the younger generations. Well, almost everyone is younger than I am now! But back to Emma. How cute are those sparkly joggers. If you want to see where she purchased them and the rest of her outfit, pop on over to The  Style Splash.

Gail is definitely lounging about in style, wearing a cashmere-look two-piece without the cashmere price..  She has been sharing her long walks in all kinds of weather over on her Instagram stories. I bet she changes into that cosy set on her return. And I also love those furry slippers. Head over to Is This Mutton and find out all the details.

Jacqui looks very on trend in her animal print loungewear set. I want one of those.  If you want to find out where she got it, you need to click on her link at Mummabstylish. Jacqui recently shared a post on her Covid illness and recovery, which you might be interested in reading also.

Loungewear Anna

And Anna is very much like one of those ladies in the vintage magazines in her animal print all-in-one. Looks like she could entertain at home in those, too. Seemingly that was all the rage.  Once I have finished lusting after her fabulous loungewear, my eyes are immediately drawn to the paintings. Anna runs an Art Gallery on Tresco Island.

Definitely need to up my loungewear game. I will be clicking on Anna’s Island Style to find out where she purchased.

 

Loungewear

Loungewear trousers

My offering is more casual than loungewear and I wear this out to the shops, topped by a big coat. Opting for an oversized Primark hoodie (current) I went for elasticated trousers (two years old)  from Carraig Donn. Having always sworn never to wear elasticated trousers, I  finally succumbed and love them. Must get my jeans out for a try on though.

Lounge wear can lure you into a false sense of security, can’t they?

Animal print slip-ons are Zara and are also a few years old.

I am on the look-out for a more luxurious loungewear set and have looked at Lucy Nagle and Theo & George. But they do not have my size (in the style I want) at the moment. My daughter (the stylist) recommended I go up a size for comfort.

LOCKDOWN

I hope you are all surviving lockdown. I have to confess I am suffering a little from lockdown fatigue now. But I need to give myself a shake, put on my big girl boots and get on with it.

I did share a video and an article on how to deal with Covid if you are not in hospital from a reputable source on my OVERTHEHILDA Facebook page. Click HERE  and go to my FB.

Stay safe my friends.

Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, Casual style, COSY STYLE, fashion post, isthismutton, Loungewear, mummabstylish, Staying at Home, style not age, thestylesplash

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21 Comments to “ ‘Style Not Age’ in Loungewear at home”

  1. Cheryl Tucker says :Reply
    January 25, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    You all look fabulous in your casual outfits! They have been popular and really practical for the stay at home lifestyle. I’m like you I am being an adult and doing the right thing but when this is over I’ll be doing cartwheels through the streets! Haha.
    Peace!
    Cheryl
    Southwesterndesertliving.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      January 25, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      I wish I could do cartwheels. Thanks Cheryl xx

  2. LA CONTESSA says :Reply
    January 25, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    First question am I following you on FACEBOOK?I do not think so but there is NO FOLLOW BUTTON?
    I am Elizabeth Helen Kirkpatrick on FB.AM I JUST BLIND TODAY?!!
    I just bought yesterday a loungewear outfit from JENNAFER GRACE on instagram………..if you google her her website will come up too.I sent via INSTAGRAM to YOU!
    I know her she has been to my home and is FUN and an OLD SOUL!LIves in San Diego, CALIFORNIA.
    XXX

  3. Hilda says :Reply
    January 25, 2021 at 7:32 pm

    Thanks Elizabeth. I think it is just a LIKE button. I will check if I am following you. And I will look at the loungewear. Thank you xxx

  4. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    January 25, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    You look lovely and relaxed Hilda, looking after your grandson must really agree with you. Another super challenge my friend. Have a super week. Jacqui x

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      January 26, 2021 at 10:17 am

      We have two to look after now. But the 17 month old stays behind wit Graham as he is a disaster on the beach..

  5. Michele Linton says :Reply
    January 26, 2021 at 3:32 am

    I’m loving loungewear these days with teleworking! Athleisure is my favorite. All of these looks are very cute!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      January 26, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Thank you Michele. Though I am looking forward to dressing up again and going out.

  6. Libbie@alifeunfolding says :Reply
    January 26, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    Such a timely post! I wonder what life will look like when we have to get dressed every day??? 🙂

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      January 26, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      I am looking forward to it. Nearly 11 months here in Ireland in lockdown of some sort…

  7. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    January 26, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    I love that we all looked like our favourite Spice Girls here – Jacqui and I are Scary Spice, Gail is Baby Spice, Emma is Posh Spice and you must be Sporty Spice! Oh well, maybe not…

    Lockdown is wearing a bit thin, isn’t it.

    Take care,
    Anna xxx

  8. Hilda says :Reply
    January 26, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    Love it Anna. Yes lockdown is wearing a bit thin indeed…

  9. Laurie says :Reply
    January 26, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    I think whatever makes us happy and comfortable is key at the moment isn’t it? I’m mainly wearing leggings or even staying in a onesie for the day! I must say your loungewear looks great. I love the trousers. Nearly everyone I chat with anywhere online is really feeling the strain of this pandemic now Hilda. Hopefully there will be light soon xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      January 27, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Yes Same as you Laurie, but we have to stay strong. I always say others have it worse than I have. Hugs xx

  10. Lovely says :Reply
    January 27, 2021 at 6:29 am

    Love all these cozy and comfy looks! Your animal print slip-ons looks great!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      January 27, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks. It is all about being cosy at home at the moment….

  11. Gwen Gottlieb says :Reply
    January 31, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    I’ve totally embraced the whole casual vibe. Even when I go into work a fee times a week I’m dressed more casually. I think it’s here to stay!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      January 31, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      I wonder will I be able to wear shoes or boots with a heel ever again as my feet have got so used to flats and runners. I do long to get dressed up again…

  12. Anna says :Reply
    February 1, 2021 at 5:52 am

    Your loungewear not only looks cosy but stylish too.
    https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/

  13. ROBIN LAMONTE says :Reply
    February 1, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    Hilda,
    Here I thought I had commented but I must have done it on Instagram!
    I am sure lockdown has been difficult for you.
    We’re still spreading COVID-19 here in the US and looking forward to getting the vaccine this summer or fall.

    Yes, loungewear is wonderful to wear at home and you girls all look so comfortable.

    Wearing my loungewear has been easy to hide the few pounds I have gained due to poor discipline and not exercising 4 times a week.

    Hang in there my friend!

  14. Hilda says :Reply
    February 1, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Thanks Robin. No worries. Tough times for everyone. It is difficult to stay motivated at the moment. You stay well my friend. xx

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