5 wardrobe tips for when youre working remotely

5 wardrobe tips for when youre working remotely5 wardrobe tips for when youre working remotelyIf the idea of laying around in your pajamas all day is what initially drew you to the concept of remote work, it might be time to reconsider how you approach the workday and your remote work wardrobe. While on the one hand, it is true that working from home affords employees a more casual experience than working in an office does, that doesnt mean that showers and professional attire should be optional.Taking the occasional day off from dressing professionally is all well and good when you work remotely, but consider following these wardrobe tips so that youre never caught off guard.Here are five tips for your remote work wardrobe1. Dress for the job you wantThe old saying goes, dress for the job you want, not the job you have, and while you may already be in the job you want- especially if you work remotely- very few jobs allow employees to lounge in their yoga pants all day. Just because you work remotely doesnt mean you shouldnt show up to your job every day just as you would if you worked with people face-to-face.2. Be preparedIn todays increasingly digital world, its always best to assume that your boss, coworkers, or clients may request a video conference at a moments notice. In those cases, its always best to be properly dressed and ready, rather than needing to ask for additional time to get yourself together.3. Get in the proper headspaceSome people find working from home difficult because its hard for them to get into the workplace mentality when theyre actually just working at a desk in their bedroom. Besides using these ideas to create a functional home office, starting your day off by getting ready just as you would if you were headed into an actual office can help set the overall proper tone for the day, as well.4. Make daily human contact a part of your gigEven if your job rarely requires you to interact with people, make it a goal to do so anyway every single day, even if its just to keep up with those networking skills. In order to interact with people every day- even if its just on a phone call- youll want to be in the appropriate attire. Looking professional goes a long way towards helping us act professional, as well.5. Use your creativityChances are you havent always worked from home, so why let those old office clothes gather dust just hanging in your closet? Use your creativity to put outfits together with pieces that youve never worn together before. Itll give you a fun reason to go through everything thats already in your closet, and on the bright side, if it doesnt end up working, chances are no one will see you in it, anyway.This article first appeared on FlexJobs.