00:00I have just been asked the question about why we get dressed up when we go out
00:05and why we are not getting dressed up to please ourselves during lockdown.
00:10On Instagram, a lot of people are getting dressed up. I was not and still even though
00:17I'm going out a little bit more now, I'm still not getting dressed up i.e. wearing heels.
00:24So I think, I don't know if values have changed, things have changed slightly.
00:34Very interesting, I had not questioned myself about this but at the end of the day,
00:40why do I get dressed up when I go out? It is to show the best of myself
00:48and to be the best version of myself. I was not feeling like the best version of myself
00:54when I was trapped inside. So I don't think I do it for other people, I think I do it for me
01:03but it certainly is thought-provoking.
01:06When it comes to my work video calls, I'm actually, I don't feel pressured at all to
01:13dress up or put makeup on or do my hair. I work in a very creative environment so there's
01:20not really any judgment to looking a little bit sloppy.
01:25On the contrary, I've actually gotten very used to my face being bare and my clothes being casual
01:32and my hair not being done that I actually feel very comfortable continuing to look like this
01:37as I go back into my work life. I think the pressure to always look sharp and professional,
01:47yeah it's necessary but it's kind of a nice chance to just not worry about that and I think I've
01:57started to embrace my more natural self.
02:00My experience has been, I used to be super into like formal wear, I used to wear a lot of suits,
02:05a lot of dress shirts for work and now that I'm working from home, I'm really into casual stuff
02:11that's cozy but still presentable. I love wearing a lot of bandanas now, I love wearing t-shirts,
02:19yeah the whole point is looking presentable for my Zoom call but not being too formal at
02:27the same time. I've also realized that I haven't shopped at all this month, I used to spend a lot
02:34of money on clothing, on shoes, on even getting my beard done and after the whole sort of work at
02:41home situation, I don't invest as much in clothes anymore.
02:45Even at home, even during this pandemic, I dress up because I want to feel good.
02:53Being in lockdown does not limit oneself to be always fashionable for yourself,
03:00for the eyes of your husband and for the kids. I don't wear makeup at home but I always keep myself
03:09clean and feel good. Simple yet fashionable and most importantly, being comfortable.
03:18There are a few reasons why people like to get their hair and nails done. It's a nice way to
03:23relax when you go to the salon, to take time for yourself and get yourself a treatment. This is your
03:30me time from your busy schedule, whether you're a mom or a busy working professional, it's nice to
03:37take time for yourself when you're taking the treatments. It also makes one feel good, boosts
03:45your confidence and also reflects your personality. Whether it's the color of the nails
03:54or a type of a hairstyle or makeup, it's a nice way of showing off your personality,
04:01be it in a subtle way or even just a bold fun statement.
