Affordable Comfort-wear Fashion: 15 Stylish Choices Under ₹1000 (Excluding Pajamas)
By Sharayu Ail, BuzzFeed Staff
If you're finding yourself in a workout rut or just craving a change from your usual loungewear, we've got you covered with these 15 comfortable clothing recommendations for working from home. Here's a rundown of our top picks, along with approximate prices from recent retail sources:
Comfortable Clothing for Working from Home
| Clothing Item | Description & Source | Price Range (USD) | |-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------| | Color-block T-shirt | High-quality cotton color-block tees, breathable and stretchy, from brands like Buck Mason or Earthbound Trading. | Around $25-$40 [1][4] | | Hoodie | Comfortable cotton or gauze hoodies, like the Cream Illustrated Mushroom Hoodie from Earthbound Trading. | $60 approx. [4] | | Black Leggings | Stretchy and soft leggings for all-day comfort; Ponte pants with stretch from Quince are recommended. | Around $40-$60 [1] | | Gym Shorts | Breathable, stretchy shorts often found in sports or basics collections; prices vary from $20-$40. | $20-$40 (inferred) | | Sports Bra | Supportive and comfortable sports bras usually priced between $25-$50. | $25-$50 (typical) | | Midi Checked Dress | Midi length dresses with checks and casual fits like shirt or midi dresses at Macy's. | $80-$120 range [2] | | Shirt Dress | Belted or straight-cut shirt dresses from Macy's brands like CeCe or Donna Karan, ideal for business casual. | $80-$120 [2] | | Patiala Salwar | Traditional loose-fitting Indian style pants; not always widely available in Western retailers, prices vary by boutique. | $20-$50 (estimate) | | Palazzo Pants | Wide-legged, breathable pants; Earthbound Trading offers tiered flare pants around $40. | ~$40 [4] | | Printed Pants | Comfortable printed pants with vibrant patterns, often found at Earthbound Trading and similar bohemian lines. | $30-$40 [4] | | Purple Midi Skirt | Midi skirts in solid or printed designs; Earthbound Trading has assorted skirts around $40. | ~$40 [4] | | Short Kurti | Short tunic tops popular in South Asian fashion; prices similar to Patiala Salwar, often $20-$40. | $20-$40 (estimate) | | Tee-shirt Dress | Soft cotton tee-shirt dresses available at Macy’s and Quince, ideal for home wear. | $40-$80 [1][2] | | Monochrome Jumpsuit | Casual jumpsuits with single color tones from brands like Earthbound Trading offering patchwork and solid jumpsuits. | $50-$60 [4] | | Striped Empire Line Dress | Empire waist dresses in striped patterns, available in various online stores and department stores like Macy’s. | $80-$120 [2] |
Additional Notes:
- Quince specializes in high-quality basics including comfortable pants (e.g., Ponte pants) at about $50 and dresses around $80, noted for affordability with premium fabrics [1].
- Macy’s offers a variety of business casual dresses including printed, belted midi, and shirt dresses with prices frequently discounted between $80-$120 [2].
- Earthbound Trading is a reliable source for bohemian-style comfortable clothing such as palazzo pants, printed pants, jumpsuits, and hoodies, mostly priced under $60 [4].
- Some traditional Indian items like Patiala Salwars and Kurtis might require specialty ethnic boutiques or online ethnic wear stores for availability and pricing.
If you're looking for more granular pricing or specific brands/models for individual items, visiting each listed retailer’s website or a relevant ethnic fashion store is recommended.
- Gym shorts are recommended for staying cool during workouts, priced between ₹399 and ₹599.
- Adorable palazzo pants with a lace trim are suggested, priced between ₹473 and ₹652.
- A short kurti with an eye-catching paisley print on a calming teal blue color is suggested, priced at ₹357.
- A tee-shirt dress is recommended for comfort and put-together appearance during work calls, priced at ₹399.
- Investing in a striped empire line dress is suggested as it suits all body types and looks stylish while lounging.
- The color-block T-shirt, available from brands like Buck Mason or Earthbound Trading, is a high-quality cotton choice that offers breathability and stretch, typically priced around $25-$40.
- For comfortable cotton or gauze hoodies, consider the Cream Illustrated Mushroom Hoodie from Earthbound Trading, priced Approximately at $60.
- Stretchy and soft black leggings, such as Quince's Ponte pants with stretch, are ideal for all-day comfort, available for around $40-$60.
- Gym shorts can help keep you cool during workouts and are frequently priced between $20-$40.
- Supportive and comfortable sports bras, typically priced between $25-$50, provide the necessary support for your active lifestyle.
- Midi checked dresses with casual fits are available at Macy's, with prices ranging from $80-$120.
- Belted or straight-cut shirt dresses from Macy's brands like CeCe or Donna Karan are great for business casual settings, typically priced at $80-$120.
- Traditional loose-fitting Indian style pants, or Patiala Salwar, can be found at specialty ethnic boutiques or online ethnic wear stores for prices that vary by boutique.
- Earthbound Trading offers wide-legged, breathable palazzo pants for around $40.
- Comfortable printed pants with vibrant patterns can be found at Earthbound Trading and similar bohemian lines, priced between $30-$40.
- Adorable palazzo pants with a lace trim are available for prices between ₹473 and ₹652.
- A short kurti with an eye-catching paisley print on a calming teal blue color can be found priced at ₹357, while a tee-shirt dress, suitable for work calls, is available for ₹399. Additionally, investing in a striped empire line dress is suggested, as it suits all body types and looks stylish while lounging, priced between $80-$120 on online stores and department stores like Macy’s.
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