Out of all my friends, I seem to have the most discipline when it comes to actually sticking to morning routine and getting dressed up everyday. Trust me, this is a very conscious effort. For my own mental stability, I have to stick very closely to my morning routine, which includes at a least 4 mile run, shower, and full SOSNU outfit…all by 9 a.m. So when I hear my friends who work from home talk about rolling out of bed just in time to log in, or those who are working in underwear and tank tops all day. Honestly, I have to check myself and make sure I am not casting judgment in their direction.
One huge factor that definitely sets me apart from my group of friends is that unlike them, I have been “working from home” for the past 4 years. I left Corporate America and started freelancing long before lockdown, so my daily routine has been several years in the making. This global pandemic didn’t turn my lifestyle and daily routines on its head at all. So I didn’t have to really adapt too much, unlike every one else in the world.
outfit details - dress: H&M (here, here); shoes: Nike (here, here); earrings: vintage (here, here); eyewear: Firmoo (here, here)
Working now as a full time, fashion business owner has a lot to do with my attitude towards clothing. I love clothes. They are around all the time. There is always loads coming in, and orders of clothes shipping out. All of my contributions to other publications are articles about fashion. The creative content I contribute to clients and brands are all fashion related, so I guess it goes without saying that I get a kick out of getting dressed everyday. I will say that every outfit isn’t vibrant and fully styled, but it’s a full outfit nonetheless. The shoes are optional, of course. Another thing about getting dressed is that it’s a tremendous mood boaster. And if I am in a good mood, I tend to be more productive and prepared during the day. When I look good, I feel great. And when I feel confident and great, I have the audacity to be bold and more courageous with my work.
All and all, it boils down to the individual. I am someone that thrives in systems and routines, so getting up and getting dressed has been something that I’ve never stopped doing since I was a young child. I got ready everyday for grade school, then college, then working in corporate America, now working for myself. I’ve never allowed myself to sway to far from my daily routine, maybe it’s just how i’m wired. I know that in order to have that fully optimized day, I have to dress the part no matter what.
“I want to challenge you all to try getting dressed every day for a week, and see if it’s effective??”