Who did the PR for banana bread and stretchy waistbands this year? Because honestly, they’re the real winners when it comes to the pandemic. A year (!) into working from home, not only have I perfected my banana bread recipe but stretchy waistbands and I are very well acquainted. In fact, I’ve become so reliant on softer clothes that I’ve been wondering how my new wardrobe will work when we re-enter the more sociable world. There’s one item in particular that I’m reluctant to stop wearing, and that’s the perfect pair of grey joggers. Being an inventive fashion journalist, I’ve got the solution: Make them work with outfits that are also great for other activities that don’t involve anything to do with baking or sitting at a computer.
When I bought a grey tracksuit from Zara a few months ago, I didn’t expect to like it so much. While the high-street store used to be known for stocking trousers that are too long for those of us under 5’3”, these are the perfect size. They’re high-waisted but finish at my ankle, so they look remarkably smart, even if I’m just wearing them with slippers. While they’ve been brilliant for WFH, I’m contemplating how I can fit them into a more “normal” wardrobe. Well, I’ve done just that by pairing the trousers with a variety of different looks.
