How has remote work impacted daily grooming and style, and any unexpected wellness effects?

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For those who shifted from office work to full-time remote, how has it *really* impacted your daily grooming, personal care, and style habits? Beyond the ‘Zoom shirt’ stereotype, are there any unexpected wellness benefits (like healthier skin/hair) or drawbacks (like feeling ‘sloppy’ impacting mood)?

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Alex Clark 18 May 2025

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I definitely spend less on work clothes and dry cleaning! Big financial win. Style-wise, it's much more about comfort now. Athleisure is my uniform. I find I have more time for other wellness things like a longer morning walk or meditation because I'm not spending time on a full 'office ready' look.
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Morgan Lee 23 May 2025

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I've noticed I pay more attention to my hands and nails because they're always visible on camera when I'm typing or gesturing during calls. So, more frequent manicures (even DIY) than before. Weirdly specific, but true!
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Olivia Solomons 20 May 2025

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The main drawback for me was initially feeling a bit disconnected from my professional identity. Dressing up for the office used to be part of that. I've found that even just putting on some nice earrings or a smart top for video calls helps me get into 'work mode' mentally. It's less about others seeing me, more about how it makes *me* feel.
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Anonymous 21 May 2025

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I actually wear more fun/colorful clothes now that I'm remote! In my old conservative office, I stuck to neutrals. At home, I can wear whatever makes me happy. My 'Zoom shirt' collection is pretty vibrant. It's a small thing but it boosts my mood. Less pressure to conform.
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Oliver C. 20 Jul 2025

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Most dropped full grooming and went casual, gaining time better sleep and clearer skin from less commuting.......Some feel sloppy and less motivated, plus worse posture and social isolation
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Gregory Wells 24 Jul 2025

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You lose sunlight...
Vitamin D tanks if you don’t force walks.
I bought a SAD lamp and a red‑light face mask.
Weirdly, migraines eased and seasonal blues lifted.
Salon visits stopped so I learned quick trims.
Saved money.
Gave me low‑grade paranoia about bad hairdays. Small rituals replaced the office armor. Strange trade offs......
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Anonymous 5 Jun 2025

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One weird thing I' ve found is my dental routine changed. No more rushed morning brush on a crowded commute means I floss more and my dentist joked my teeth look like I finally adulted.I also stopped wearing perfume so housemates complain less and my headaches reduced.
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- D. D.: Interesting, remote work made me stop wearing makeup and my skin cleared, did perfume really cause headaches?
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  Anonymous: Glad to hear your skin cleared up! Yeah, for me perfume definitely seemed to trigger headaches—less exposure during remote work helped a lot. It’s interesting how small changes like that can impact wellness in unexpected ways.
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- Lucy Gilbert: That's really interesting! I never thought remote work could improve dental habits like that. I guess not wearing perfume to avoid headaches is a great unexpected wellness bonus too. Did you notice any other small health changes?
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A. F. 13 Oct 2025

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Working fully remote shifted my grooming routine in a surprising way: I started focusing more on scent-free or natural products because the house environment felt different from an office. Without strong perfumes, I noticed fewer headaches and allergies, which improved overall comfort. Style-wise, I became experimental with layering—combining cozy sweaters with statement accessories since only upper halves show on video calls. An unexpected wellness effect was better sleep patterns; without early commutes, my body clock stabilized, reducing stress hormones that used to flare up during office days. However, missing out on casual hallway chats sometimes made me less aware of how others perceive my style changes.
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Accepted Answer · 2025-05-18T10:00:00+00:00

Benefit: My skin has NEVER been better! Less daily makeup means fewer breakouts. I also have more time for a proper skincare routine in the morning instead of rushing. Hair is healthier too, less heat styling. Drawback: Sometimes I do feel a bit 'undone' and it can make me feel less motivated, so I make an effort to at least wear 'real' clothes (not PJs) even if comfy.