Stay stylish in your cubicle

Everyone's back at the office. Covid flexibilities are long forgotten. But being comfortable is still key. So, what are we wearing to work?

- Urvee Modwel

We've learnt nothing from the Covid-19 outbreak. Everyone's still washing their hands wrong, nursing suspicious coughs, and assuming they're immortal. Turns out, the most visible legacy of the pandemic is in our offices. No one wants to wear anything uncomfortable to work, anymore. YouTube used to show us how to knot a scarf in 12 ways. Now, Reels tell us that pyjamas are actually co-ord sets. Clips tagged #GRWM are styling navy track pants as workwear. Kaftans used to be stocked with swimwear. Now they're alongside leggings and heels. Even sneaker companies are putting out leather styles.

"Office wear now reflects personalities rather than dress codes," says Amritha Ram, creative director of KH House of Khaddar (@Amritha.Ram). "There's also a move towards dopamine dressing, in which we incorporate bold colours and unique pieces, so as to express joy at work." Stylist Rishi Raj (@StyleJar) says that new workwear trends "make you look polished without feeling confined within a dress code." But comfy doesn't mean lazy. And it certainly doesn't mean looking unkempt or flashy. Here's what to restock for the long days in the office.