Meanings
- uncountablefashionA style of clothing that is appropriate for both work and leisure pursuits.
Innovative fabrics are the basis for the “workleisure” trend, which merges a professional look with a relaxed fit to provide a work-from-home feel at the office, according to style experts and trend forecasters.
2023 August 31, Mia Gindis, “Workout Gear Is the New Office Wear”, in Bloomberg News, archived from the original on 01 Sep 20232 more examples
Workleisure, office-appropriate outfits with a sportif twist, is easier to pull off. You can skip the yoga pants and instead opt for a fluid track pant paired with more sophisticated pieces like mules, a blouse, and a classic leather jacket.
2017 February 22, Annie Gabillet, “Athleisure Evolution of the Year: Workleisure”, in PopSugar, archived from the original on 29 Apr 2024Free of the saccharine preachiness of “athleisure,” but with the same implications of comfort, workleisure (a reward to whomever can come up with a better term) is more creative than “business casual,” which was really just a suit with a mismatched jacket and pants.
2020 August 20, Vanessa Friedman, “Behold, ‘Workleisure’: What Should You Wear When You Work From Home?”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 20 Aug 2020
Origin
From work + leisure. Likely modeled after athleisure. Coined by Katie Maguire in an article published on November 30, 2016.
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