What is comfy style?

What is comfort dressing?

If there is a wearable trend that is flooding the shops, perfect for days both at home and out, it’s comfort dressing. But how do you follow the comfort dressing trend without looking like you just fell out of bed? Can you put it into practice while maintaining your put-together style. We have prepared the best outfits for you to be able to enjoy this trend to the fullest.

Comfy style basics

Athleisure trousers combined with formal tops, sweatshirts under blazers and joggers with stilettos: all these fashionable looks are underpinned by the comfort dressing trend, which, as the name suggests, starts with comfortable garments as the building blocks to achieve a unique look. Or, in other words, a comfortable outfit without losing an ounce of style; the most perfect combination for the times we live in!

The evolution of comfort dressing

It won’t come as a surprise to anyone if we say that comfort dressing became massively popular in 2020 due to the lockdowns caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. This year completely transformed our lifestyle, and our wardrobes obviously followed suit. As everyone spent more time at home and fancied wearing more comfortable and relaxed looks, it was only natural for this trend to appear. Comfort dressing is now making its way onto the streets, but it has evolved substantially. From its loungewear origin of joggers, sweatshirt and trainers, we have moved on to combinations including lingerie tops and stilettos. Without a doubt, this is a style that is continuing to evolve, resulting in new combinations all the time.

Combining relaxed garments with more formal ones is not always simple. However, everything is easier if you put these three tips into practice:

Choose soft, fluid fabrics, such as plush or knitwear, which are pleasant and comfortable to wear
Oversize garments can be your best allies when worn with more fitted clothes: they’ll help you find that elegant balance you are looking for
Mix without fear: it’s the key to success! Don’t be afraid to mix and match formal garments with casual, comfortable ones

If coming up with new looks still seems daunting, try a classic and throw an oversized blazer over your sweatshirt and joggers.

Must-haves for comfort dressing

Ready to turn your wardrobe into a source of comfy looks? All you need is a few versatile pieces that you can combine in many different ways. Here are our favourites:

• Cropped and oversized sweatshirts in neutral colours will be the star of many looks
• Thin knitted jumpers that you can wear under oversized blazers
• Loose cardigans to be worn over other garments in your capsule wardrobe
• Blazers in block colours or seasonal prints
• Oversize bikers to top off any look
• Trousers in any of the season’s trends (joggers, straight-cut or mom fit trousers are your best bet)
• Basic T-shirts with slogans or motifs which add a touch of fun
• Smock dresses can be comfortable and look well put-together

Icons of comfort dressing

Sophistication, elegance and comfort don’t always go hand in hand. That’s why whoever manages to achieve the perfect balance rises directly to the podium of style icons! Sienna Miller is undoubtedly one of them. The actress is the clear example that a comfy look can also be elegant, such as the day she was spotted strolling around NYC in an oversized midi dress, a blazer and trainers: an ideal look to copy this Spring!

In recent months, we’ve also seen Jennifer Garner succumb to this style. She was photographed riding her bike wearing crisp white trainers. Even the great Reese Witherspoon has left aside her famous red carpet looks and been seen wearing an oversized shirt, shorts and white trainers. An inspiring outfit perfect for your next garden date!

If you want to bring comfort dressing into your Spring/Summer wardrobe, don’t forget to tell your Personal Shopper to include some items in your next Lookiero; you’ll undoubtedly be comfortable and stylish at the same time!