Staying Home: How to Upgrade Your Loungewear

 
​In the early days of Christianity, newly baptized Christians wore white linen robes at Easter to symbolize rebirth and new life. But it was not until 300 A.D. that wearing new clothes became an official decree, as the Roman emperor Constantine declared that his court must wear the finest new clothing on Easter. - Lily McCallister

​Happy Easter!

Getting dressed up for Easter goes back to ancient times. But many of us will be celebrating at home today, instead.

My church is offering a recorded service, and though in the past few weeks, I have mostly watched in sleepwear, I think I may get dressed for this one.

“It's a whole new beginning and we celebrate that newness by going out in new clothes.” - The Oklahoman
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I don't know about you, but I could really use the promise of a new beginning right about now. If you do, too, consider celebrating at home by wearing something nicer than you would normally wear. An upgrade.

Even if what you normally wear is loungewear...
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Here are three outfit formula ideas for upgrading your loungewear for Easter or any other time you need it. 

In the video, Alyssa suggests making use of the loungewear you already have and she uses sweatpants, leggings and a jumpsuit or dress as examples.

But what if, for instance, you don't have a blazer (as I don't?) Or a white blouse (as I don't) or a furry vest & belt (you guessed it - I don't)?

I am sure that you have something that is upgrade-worthy that you can use and still manage to be comfy at home.

I suggest: earrings, scarves, a cardigan, flats or anything that makes an outfit seem that much nicer.

I know it may seem like a small thing.

What difference does it make to wear something special on this day dedicated to celebrating Easter? Just being part of the celebration is all that matters, right?

But to me, upgrading my comfy outfit feels like an expression of hope, and an affirmation of my faith. And you can do this upgrade whenever you need a mood lift, a positive moment in an otherwise difficult day, or a physical demonstration of strength or hope.

What will you be wearing?

See you tomorrow!

Love, Jeanine
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P.S. Here's What I Decided to Wear...

I chose this outfit, so I could be comfy, but still dress up a little. The base is loungewear - a house dress I wear all the time at home, but never wear outside of the house.

It's one step away from sleepwear, really.

Then, I added one of the tops from my spring capsule wardrobe, along with my olive floral scarf & animal print earrings. I stepped out of my slippers & into my olive green flats, and voila, I felt ready to celebrate! :)

What have you decided to wear?