Apparel and accessories
May 24, 2021
Dressing up for work is expected to continue, but on a situational basis. Image credit: Emma Willis
By Nora Howe
As work lifestyles continue to shift in response to the pandemic, and flexibility becomes a top priority, professionals are beginning to evaluate the implications of a post-COVID world on traditional office place attire.
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