How to Turn Your Home Loungewear Into Streetwear

Basic At-Home Loungewear

This is my basic at-home look – a black t-shirt and loose-fitting black yoga pants. It's quite funny for me because when I dress-to-impress, I usually wear a lot of color. But at home, it's all black. It's easy, I don't have to make any decisions about it, and it all matches. It also makes a great base to layer on top of if I need to step out for any reason.

Look 1 – Denim Jacket and Sneakers

If I want to look somewhat more presentable than what I wear around the house, a denim jacket and kicks are an easy grab. This vintage jacket and my bright yellow Chuck Taylor high tops make a cool statement, and it didn't take much fuss. The goal here is to add some effortless style so you don't, ah-hem, look like you just rolled out of bed.

Look 2 – A Button-Down Shirt and Flats

For a look that's a bit more polished, a classic button-down shirt is a go-to. Put a crisp white shirt over your house tee and some simple flats in a basic color or fun print, and you've got a classic stylish look.

Look 3 – Cardigan Sweater and Booties

Almost every girl I know keeps a few cardigans in their closet to put on in heavily air-conditioned settings or take the chill off in spring and fall. It's a basic that works well over your house clothes too. It can also serve to add a bright, cheerful color to your everyday wear, such as this sunny yellow sweater I have on here. Booties ground the look a bit more for streetwear style.

So just because you need to step out of the house doesn't mean you have to do a full get-ready ritual. We've all forgotten that routine, thanks to the pandemic. But you can look more put-together by throwing on a few staples you probably already have in your closet to turn your home loungewear into streetwear and create a "look" instead of walking around in public in what you slept in. Yeah, I woke up like this!