The fine line between workwear and everyday wear, personally for me, is obsolete. Going into the office has evolved from a standard white shirt and black pants to more evolved colors, fabrics, fits, and styles. I go into the office five days per week, and yes, some days it’s harder to find motivation to get up, get dressed, and spend nine to five in an office where the A/C temperature is tailored towards men.
With trends being churned out by the hour on social media, it’s refreshing to see a glimmer of personal style and being privy to every gate trend thrown our way. The key is in purchasing power, shopping mindfully, curating timeless pieces, and wearing them repeatedly will allow you to blur the lines between workwear, casual wear, and smart casual.
However, every morning I have a chance to bend the rules of corporate wear and be myself, well, to an extent. No matter how much I try and pre-plan my outfits, my mood plays a big part. Some days I don’t feel inclined to wear high-waisted green pants or a cotton wrap dress. Lately, most days my soul has been craving a kurta.
The first time I wore a Kurta set to work was on Diwali. As Diwali fell on a working day, I knew I wanted to wear Indian, and I opted for a yellow kurta set with white cotton stripe pants and a yellow dupatta. To be honest, I was nervous. Walking into a smart-casual office setting in a yellow kurta set, I felt like I stood out. Soon all those hesitations were gone, I felt comfortable, confident, and assured I’ll be wearing a kurta to work again. And I have, with jeans, a blazer, palazzo pants, and matching jhumkas.
Personally, wearing clothes is not a task to check off; it’s a reflection of how my day will go and how I feel. Wearing a kurta set to work sparked a sense of inner freedom. Freedom from being judged and worrying about what other people thought. The most important fact was that I was dressing for myself.
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