Yes - as the old song goes - it's cold outside, but what it doesn't mention is that it's also pretty parky inside as well - especially if you work from home. No-one's going to see you, but I always stick to my rule of getting properly dressed. However, being properly dressed can leave you feeling chilly, and layering up at the laptop is a key skill (although nothing seems to keep my hands warm - indoor typing gloves anyone?). So, for extra cosiness - an overgarment is required - and I have been on a two year (at least) search for the perfect item. Dressing gowns don't work - you don't feel professional, even if you're fully dressed underneath and a coat indoors - just wrong. Big cardigans are good - but so far, I've never found one quite big enough that isn't too bulky as well...and then I found the cardigown...
Ladies and gentlemen - it's soft, it's warm, doesn't constrict your movment, it's long but not too long and is part angora! Suffice to say, I'm now in homeworker heaven and even better, I got my cardigown half price in the sale. Mine was from Hush, but Toast, Pyjama Room and the White Company have similar(ish) items.
And don't forget your feet - cold feet make the rest of you feel chilly too - and I favour falke slipper socks over the ubiquitous uggs. They may make you look like something out of asterix and obelix, but they do keep your tootsies toasty.
http://www.hush-uk.com
http://www.thewhitecompany.com
http://www.toast.co.uk
http://www.pyjamaroom.com/
http://www.lastfootwear.com/product.php?id=87&catid=-1&scatid=-1
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