Two Japanese firms have created working from home pyjamas to adapt to workers’ needs

First there were smart “use once” tops worn only for virtual work meetings and whipped off thereafter – otherwise known as the “Zoom shirt”. Now, courtesy of two Japanese companies, comes the latest hybrid of the suit and loungewear: the WFH pyjama suit.

Working from home has rubbished the idea of formal dress codes. As sales of suits have suffered (online searches are down 34%) and consumers pivot to Crocs and tracksuit bottoms (searches for “sweatpants” are up by 108%, according to digitaloft.co.uk), workers and companies have tried to adapt to our changing work/life balance with awkward results.

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