Getting dressed

Getting dressed in the morning - simplest of tasks yes?  Maybe for those of you forced to wake up to catch a train or be visible before the boss arrives.  I've worked from home for the past 2 years and it can certainly be a challenge at times to stay productive and alert in the morning.  From day one though I've had the philosophy that I need to get dressed first thing - shoes and all.  When people find out I work from home they almost always gleefully ask me what I wear everyday, ready to wish they too could wear uggs and sweats to work.  I always shock them though with the truth (proven on multiple occasions by unannounced visits from friends and family, also producing some of my husband's favourite stories - "She really does wear heels at home!").

I fully believe that you are what you wear though so if I wear a blazer and heels, I'm in business.  If I wear PJ's, I'm in bed.  Of course there are those days when the temptation to wear sweatpants is strong and I debate the worthwhileness of running that brush through my hair. No one will see after all… and I can just say my webcam is broken on the morning conference call… "I'm clicking the button, can you guys really not see me yet?"  This is the danger zone and the few times I've given in I was left feeling unproductive and missing the boss lady still on the hangers in my closet.

It's also the ultimate dressing for yourself.  There's just something about wearing heels and perfume when no one is around to appreciate it but you.  …And occasionally instagram.