Bamboo clothing for the home office and what works

Short answer: For working from home, clothes need to be comfortable to sit in for eight hours and look tidy on a video call. The top handles the second part, the trousers the first, and with that split the choice becomes easy.

The top is what people see

On a video call only your top shows, usually from the chest up. A plain top or shirt in a clean colour is enough to look tidy. Strong patterns and fine stripes can flicker on screen, so stick to calm surfaces. For men, a soft shirt is a simple choice. See bamboo shirts for men.

Trousers you can sit in

A soft waistband without a hard button is the difference between sitting for eight hours and changing at three in the afternoon. Seated, a tight waistband presses on your stomach, especially after lunch. Choose trousers with elastic and a little stretch that move with you as you lean towards the screen. See bamboo loungewear for women.

A layer to adjust

At home the temperature varies more than in an office. Mornings are cool, and in the afternoon the sun can warm up the living room. A zip-up top that opens and closes is practical, because you can adjust without changing. Hang it on the back of your chair so it is within reach. See sweatwear.

Change in the morning anyway

Changing from nightwear into daytime loungewear marks a line between sleep and work, even when both are soft. Many people find it easier to get started once they have dressed. It does not have to be smarter clothing, just something other than what you slept in. See bamboo tracksuits for women.

Fabric that does not crease

When you sit still for hours, some fabrics crease at the knees and elbows. Bamboo viscose jersey drapes smoothly and looks tidy even after a long day at the desk. That means you can take an unplanned meeting without changing or ironing first. Hang your clothes up in the evening and they are ready again.

Feet count too

Cold feet make it hard to sit still and concentrate. A pair of warm socks or slippers is a small thing, but it makes a big difference on long days. Floors in older houses are often cold, especially in winter. Keep a spare pair of socks by the desk so you do not have to get up to fetch them.

Change after work

Just as changing in the morning marks the start, a change in the afternoon can mark the end of the working day. It helps you put work aside when the office is also your living room. It can be as simple as taking off the shirt or top and putting on something softer for the evening.

Wash just as often

Clothes worn at home get just as dirty as other clothes, even if you do not go out. You sweat, eat and sit in them all day. Wash them like other everyday clothes, at a low temperature and inside out, so the fabric keeps its shape and looks tidy on screen. Read more about washing and care.

In short

Clothes for working from home should be soft to sit in and look tidy on screen. A plain top, trousers with a soft waistband and a layer you can take on and off cover most needs. Change in the morning and after work, and wash these clothes as often as anything else.