How to dress for success while working from home? Here's some do's and don'ts

It may be tempting to work in your PJs, but also dangerously unprofessional if you end up being too comfortable and staying in bed all day. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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SINGAPORE - So you've been working from home - or been on glorified house arrest - for the last few weeks. It may be tempting to work in your PJs, but also dangerously unprofessional if you end up being too comfortable and staying in bed all day.

The first rule is to freshen up and get out of your pyjamas or whatever you wore to sleep, says fashion stylist Joshua Cheung, 34. "I personally feel that dressing up helps set the mood and tone for a more productive work day at home."

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