Spring Looks (2)

Spring Leisurewear for 2022 - What to Wear Remote Working

Never has the want, or need, been more popular for loungewear that the year 2020 when the global pandemic saw a surge in remote working. As of April 2020,  46.6% of people who were in employment did some work from home, furthermore 86% of those who worked from home did so due to the pandemic.  So, that’s a whole lot of people sitting at desks in the comfort of their own homes. And, with that in mind, we’re pretty confident that if you also did the same as us we did not spend that time in full office wear. In fact, leisurewear truly came into its own. Here, we’re going to go through the much-loved loungewear sets and accessories that we either wore or plan on wearing to see us through the remainder of Spring 2022. Just because the world is slowly attempting to adjust to the new normal doesn’t mean that we have to give up on our comfies just yet. Whether you're looking for leisurewear for plus size women, leisurewear for Petites or loungewear for travel - we have you covered! Firstly, couldn’t write this without mentioning our much-loved leisurewear. Our collection of leisurewear is created using a truly versatile fabric that will not only provide comfort, but also warmth on the cool spring mornings and chilly evenings. The Cosy Jacket   The perfect jacket to throw on at your desk or have a quick dash around the shops. Our Tricot fabric provides maximum comfort, giving an ultra-soft cashmere feel. With side pockets (we all need pockets!!) and a hood (for those spring showers), it works great as a general cover-up or combined with our other leisure pieces. Buy now: Diva Catwalk £59 You could pair this coat with other products in our leisurewear range or you could opt for a white vest, black leggings and matching fluff socks. The Hooded Coat Our Borneo hooded coat features our classic ultra-soft cashmere feel, with a wide hood and long sleeves. Additionally, the coat has a front closure and is tailored to ensure a flattering fit for all shapes. Our hooded coat can work with a variety of other pieces. What’s more, you can opt to wear it purely for comfort or over a shirt and jeans combination. Buy now: Diva Catwalk £89 The Poncho Problem: You want to wear something warm whilst sitting at your desk. But, you don’t want to be restricted. Fix: Our Rosalia Tricot Poncho! Tailored for a flattering fit, this ultra-soft cashmere-feel poncho will keep you super warm. Extra features include an asymmetric bottom line and a boat neckline - stylish and comfortable in one. Furthermore, our poncho is easily taken off, as well as it offers better ventilation than your standard hooded jumper or cardigan when worn throughout the day. The Borg Set This cute hoodie and jogger set includes a drawstring hood, ribbed cuffs, straight leg, side pockets (a must!) and, most essentially... an elasticated waist! Comfort and style combine rather beautifully in this set. Buy now: ASOS £28 The Comfort Dress Arriving in two gorgeous shades, this Elstar pencil dress tops comfort and style with its ultra-soft cashmere feel and tailored fit! We suggest pairing it with white trainers if you’re wearing outside, or opt for snuggly slippers like these if you’re staying home.   Lightweight Jogger Set This baby blue top and jogger set includes a relaxed top with a crew neck, drop shoulders and fitted cuffs. With a drawstring waist, this cute set is perfect for daytime remote working and heading straight to the sofa! Buy now: ASOS £28 The Cosy Top Just like our poncho, the Hudson top is ultra-soft with a boat neckline and is tailored for a flattering fit. We suggest you pair this with our matching Aria joggers in the same shade – or mix and match. Alternatively, you could pair the Hudson top with jeans. Buy now: Diva Catwalk £45 Buy now: Diva Catwalk £55 The Work from Home Accessories Whilst comfort is the key factor when finding an outfit to wear whilst working from home, we also suggest a further look at accessories. Where you may not need the likes of a wool hat or swing shoulder bag, you’ll find comfort in a variety of home accessories like our Rappa Neck Warmer. Wearing it outside to keep off the chill or at your desk can keep you cosy without daring to reach for that blanket! Buy now: Diva Catwalk £19.99 Chunky Socks Where footwear tends to forego when you're at home, you can reach for those fluffy slippers. Although, if freedom comfort is more your thing then why not try out some chunky socks? Perfect for hiding under your desk! Buy now: ASOS £12 Ankle Warmers Understandably when you think of fashion, the pairing of leg/ankle warmers with your dress isn't typically at the top of the list. However, this is where Sweaty Betty makes their entrance. With their soft, stretchy dance leg warmer it contains a soft cashmere blend with ribbed construction that gives them a slouchy fit. These warmers pair perfectly with our relaxed Elstar dress and beat away any of those ankle chills. Buy now: Sweaty Betty £18   Why should you dress comfortably? Now, understandably, this question may feel obvious to answer. Surely it's because you'll feel comfortable? Well, yes. But, also, there are a number of other reasons you should opt to wear relaxed, stretchy fabrics when able to. You'll feel happier It might sound like a simple one, but it's true. Wearing restricted clothing can result in frustration, leading to unhappiness. Unhappiness as a whole can have a negative impact on your work and environment. It’ll improve digestion Tight clothing can have a stress reaction on both the stomach and intestines. With clothing being tight against areas of the body, it can result in symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. Having these kinds of digestive problems can be detrimental to your concentration and overall health. Avoid nerve issues with loose clothes When wearing tight clothing for a long period of time can often lead to nerve issues. Interestingly, in an article with Orly Avitzur, MD they shared how “…tight garments on the lower abdominal region and the upper thigh can cause a condition called meralgia paresthetica, irritation of the nerves in the front and outer aspects of the thigh…[We] see it in other compression garments, which have become quite a common fashion accessory. So we're seeing more and more of that in this generation of women who are trying to look sleek in their clothing." So, do your nerves a favour and grab our loungewear for size! Lounge Footwear With leisurewear comes leisure footwear. Here we’re going to go through a few of our favourite loungewear finds that we’ve found go with a variety of looks. Find your favourite style and stock up! These sliders from ASOS are not only in cute yellow, but they come with adorable daisy flowers attached too. With an open toe and chunky sole, this slip-on style shoe works great for indoors and nipping out for those essentials. Buy now: ASOS £16 Controversial, yes. We get it, Crocs are very much like Marmite. But these Crocs in pastel purple go with just about everything. What’s more, with the slip-on style being essential for home living the heel strap works to create a secure fit. Buy now: ASOS £39.99 These slippers are soft, stylish and were made with lazy days in mind. Similar designs include these Sussex Checked Mules and Stockbridge Suede Mules. Buy now: FatFace £25    At Diva Catwalk we pride ourselves in that our clothing is made with both comfort and style in mind. So, where you may feel restricted wearing formal clothing at your desk, you should find convenient cosiness in all of our clothing whether you choose to wear it at home or at the office.

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Spring Leisurewear for 2022 -  What to Wear Remote Working

How-to Wear the Best Spring Looks Now

Spring has sprung and we're delving into our wardrobes to find the best outfits you can wear from office to beer garden - simple! When it comes to finding the best outfit that works for both office and after, the first thing you're looking for is appearance. It is, of course, important that you make sure to prioritise the comfort of the dress. Equally, it’s important to ensure it fits in with your work environment. A sleeveless, floor-length, bright neon orange dress might fit nicely in the local pub beer garden but is unlikely to be ideal for the head office morning meeting! Here, we’re going to go through a few of our favourites, including our own, and the accessories we recommend you pair them with! Links included, of course. Spring Swing Dress First up, is one of our favourite swing dresses: ‘the Abaline’. Our Abaline is the ultimate modern swing dress with a classic cut and asymmetric details. Made from our Luxury Stretch Ripple Crepe fabric it's perfect for both formal and casual events. With a tailored bodice and the combination of stretch fabric, it's not only stylish but comfortable too. Buy now: Abaline Swing Dress, was £115 - now £69. The Cold Shoulder Swing Next, we have our Amorette cold-shoulder dress, which comes in eight stunning shades. With the on-trend cold-shoulder it also is made of our Ripple Crepe fabric and features pleated detailing on the arms. Buy now: Amorette Pencil Dress, was £135 - now £59 The Cap Sleeved Spring Dress Our elegant Atara pencil dress is, at present, available in two different shades: Fiesta Orange and Riviera Blue. Being made from our Luxury Stretch Ripple Crepe fabric, it is perfect for stylish comfort. With a semi-round neck, waistband detail and pockets (yes, pockets!!) it's great to wear from the office to dinner. The Atara is the type of dress that would pair perfectly with a pair of heels just as much as they would with a cute pair of high top Converse in the same shade. Buy now: Atara Pencil Dress, was £125 - £59 The Maxi The popularity of the maxi dress has continued to soar over the years. From being the go-to dress for wearing at the beach as a cover-up, it is now a dress that you can wear all through the year. Our newest favourite maxi is from ASOS, in bright white and perfectly paired with sandals for the evening or heels/flats for those office hours. Buy now: En Crème Plus long sleeve maxi smock dress was £40, now £30. Flowering into Spring Next, is our favourite Marks and Spencer. With floral prints always in style you can’t go wrong with buying a floral print dress to wear year in, year out. The M&S Floral Button-Through Midi Shirt Dress is priced at £45 in sizes 6-24 (in both Regular and Long). With its cute feminine print detail, it makes it simple to wear with sandals, trainers or even heels. Buy now: M&S Floral Button-Through Midi Shirt Dress £45 The V-Neck Maxi This V-neck maxi from All Saints is less of a budget buy and more something you’ll want to make sure you get plenty of wear out of! This dress offers versatility, allowing you to wear it in two ways: fitted or loose. So, if you choose to wear it one way you can also elegantly wear it the same way after office hours – or you can completely change the look of it to a fitted or loose structure. Buy now: Capri Kikyo Dress £199 The Floral Swing Our Layla print swing dress is the ultimate when it comes to graceful, elegant, feminine design. Everything from the delicate frill neckline, and flattering tailored bodice, create this stunning look. Perfectly paired with flats or heels, this type of dress and style looks great from office to dinner. Buy now: Layla Print Dress £125 The Colourful Swing Finding the dream spring dress isn’t always easy when you’re after a specific colour. The colours of the spring/summer seasons swiftly switch from calming pastels to bright shades. One of our dresses, the Oceana Swing dress comes in five stunning summer shades including pink, coral, yellow, indigo and teal. Created using our ripple crepe fabric this spring dress includes inverted pleats on the skirt and a keyhole neckline detail. With these five cute shades, you could wear one each day of the working week!   Buy now: Oceana Swing Dress, was £129 – now £89   The Sleeveless Spring Dress Our classic Vivian sleeveless pencil dress comes in ten stunning shades. Each dress flatters any figure, being designed using our bi-stretch fabric. What's more, the centre bust to the front overlaps with pleating and includes a vent at the back of the skirt for ease of movement. With shades varying from bright coral, peach and yellow to dark navy blue and vineyard green - there is definitely a shade for everyone. Buy now: Vivian Pencil Dress £95 The Sleeveless White Dress With spring comes newly grown flowers, bright against the greenery and bluer skies. So, why not wear them too? With our Athens Sleeveless Print Dress, you have a choice of three cute prints. Using our favourite ripple crepe material fabric, it also features a plunging neckline and a semi-square open back. With a concealed zip fastening it's great for wearing to the office and heading straight to the pub garden in comfort. Buy now: Athens Sleeveless Dress was £125 – now £59. The Statement Frill Dress Available in ten glorious spring shades, our Bodiam pencil dress features frill details around the shoulder which add timeless chic to each dress. What's more, with the dress being designed to flatter and define each figure it can help boost confidence whilst being comfortable rolled into one. Using our much-loved bi-stretch fabric this dress also features a round neckline with pleating around the waist. With the choice of shades, including yellow, pink, coral and blue - you're sorted for the week! Buy now: Bodiam Pencil Dress £99 Talk of the town Proving that Broadway is not exclusively for the stage! Our Broadway design is as popular as ever on Diva Catwalk. The satin dress is available in two shades, black and black and cream. Whilst using our much-loved ripple crepe fabric, this dress also benefits from stretch satin - making the dress comfortably fashionable. With the pleated satin bodice front and a concealed back zip, this kind of dress could be worn to more formal events, like a wedding, as well as out for dinner on a summer evening.   The final pop of colour And last, but by no means least, is our Melrose dress. Our Melrose print features two print choices including the Judy print and Floral Riot print. Each dress features a darker background, which allows for the designs to truly pop! Being A-Line shaped, this chic contour stretch fabric dress includes a round neckline with long sleeves and a concealed zip. The ideal formal attire with complete comfort. Spring Cover-Ups The joy of a little sunshine in Spring is like no other, however, it does bring with it the occasional cold spell – so we all need that essential cover-up! Here we go through a few of our favourite cover-ups you can get your hands on this Spring. The floral jacket Our cute Fresno Floral jacket comes in a single shade: nightshade bloom. It features miniature designs of various flowers and hibiscus. Not only does the intricately woven fabric look beautiful, but it feels it too. With the jacquard stretch fabric, you're not going to feel restricted - yet the tailored fit will continue to look flattering day after day. Additionally, most spring jackets have cropped sleeves, however, our Fresno comes full-length - giving you the choice of the appearance. Buy now: Fresno Floral Jacket £99   The Stradivarius recycled polyester longline trench coat in camel features notch lapels and a tie waist. With its longline cut and double-breasted style, it works perfectly as a cover-up over your work attire or as an essential piece for when the spring showers make their appearance. Buy now via ASOS, £49.99   With our suggested dresses featuring an unlimited colour range, the choice of wearing a mint green coat could be the next best compliment! The Aleida Jersey Duster Blazer from All Saints features notch lapels, and two flap pockets with a regular open-front silhouette. Ideal for those colder days when you need to beat the spring chills! Buy now via All Saints £199 And finally, last but by no means least, is the Linen Blend Relaxed Blazer from M&S. Available in two colours, a bright Flamingo shade and statement Navy, this type of coat can be worn day after day over a variety of fabrics. We suggest wearing this over your chosen dress, with other accessories to match the bright Flamingo tint - like with coral nails or hot coral makeup. Buy now: M&S £45   Have you enjoyed this article? Let us know via social media using our links below!

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How-to Wear the Best Spring Looks Now