FEEL like you’re stuck in a rut these days? Us too.
With week 12 of pandemic restrictions on the horizon, there’s only so many more banana breads we can bake, washes we can put on and Zoom calls we can handle.
But while the days may be rolling into one, we’ve noticed a fashion cycle has been subconsciously adopted to reflect our changing moods.
A six-week rotation of wardrobe trends has emerged from lockdown as celebrities – and the rest of us – have been seamlessly transitioning from comfort to glam and back again.
With the second cycle of lockdown style now coming to an end, acting fashion editor CLEMMIE FIELDSEND identifies the key looks – and how you can now update them for summer.
Week one: Pyjamas
AS the cycle kicks off, relish in the joy of staying in, and more importantly not having to get dressed.
Uncertainty, comfort and boredom has seen pyjamas go from nightwear to become daywear.
Now that the nights are warmer, PJs with long trousers can feel hot and stuffy, so instead ditch them for shorts and cami two-pieces.
- Yellow pyjama top, £20, and bottoms, £20, Marksandspencer.com
Week two: Loungewear
AS we begin to feel a little lacklustre in nightwear all day, many of us make the subtle change to loungewear.
Asos reports a staggering 200 per cent rise in sales of tracksuits during lockdown, as comfort prevails.
But while cosy hoodies and joggers were great for March, rising temperatures call for lightweight loungewear, like this cotton set.
- Orange cami top, £19.99, and trousers, £19.99, Zara.com
Week 3: Glamour
HYSTERIA sets in as the need to go glam takes hold and we ditch baking for bling.
Feeling fed up, many of us turn to our wardrobe to improve our mood – and clothes have the power to make us feel more confident, ready for anything.
Don’t let your glamorous spark fade during lockdown.
Embrace midi-dresses, instead of full length, and in silky textures for the luxe feel – perfect for a socially distant drink with friends in the garden.
- Dress, £45.99, Topshop.com
Week 4: Jeans
TO claim some sort of sense of normality we look to our most faithful piece of clothing in week four – jeans.
Not known to be comfortable clothing, we had been avoiding them for too long – but fall back to the safe combo of jeans and a nice top.
A good shorts option for the warmer weather is denim cut-offs, teamed with a sheer blouse for a dog walk.
- Bermuda denim shorts, £35, Weekday.com
Week 5: Summer dresses
THIS week sees a shift back to comfort but with a little more style prowess.
Tiered, easy-breezy dresses that suit all body shapes and sizes were, and still are, on the up.
And after a few too many sweet treats during lockdown, they have been a stylish saviour.
Look for layered ruffle-detailing to flatter your figure and accentuate curves.
- Pink dress, £59.99, HM.com
Week 6: Swimwear
IN the final week of the lockdown style cycle, swimwear is the thing.
As the weather warms up, backyard bikinis and swimsuits have taken hold.
While we might not be jetting off to exotic beaches, try a one-piece that you can throw on in your garden – and add shorts to be ready for an afternoon in the park.
Because next week, you’ll be back in your PJs.
- Blue swimsuit, £25, MandCo. com
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