An item of clothing that was once regarded in the casual, semi-slothful classification has slowly permeated its way into the corporate approved list, all as a result of COVID-19.
It never makes any visual appearance in a video conference call, but is happily and comfortably worn by many an employee who has been reluctantly forced to work from home, all under the requirement of strict self-isolation.
It is commonly known by all employee classes in the corporate office as the trackie pant and comes in a variety of fashionable colours, fittings and price tags.
In days gone past, the trackie pant served as a stress relaxation catalyst that quickly assisted the employee’s mindset change from work, to home mode. The process was simple, corporate clothes off, trackie pants on, where a feeling of individual freedom and minimal restriction was instantaneously achieved. All this was done in their private abode, where no discerning eyes of any critical observation were ever to be found.
Historically, the trackie pant was never worn to the office, even on a Casual Friday, as dictated by the well-established rules of corporate dress code. But like all traditions, when subjected to a massive paradigm shift outside the individual’s control, even the most ardent corporate customs slowly yield to change, all due to the prevailing clothing environment.
But once the world has overcome the dreaded impact of COVID-19, whenever that day may be, and all corporate employees are allowed to yet again return to their beloved offices, will the trackie pant come with them? Will it be allowed to embellish their bodies as they sit at their desks, or be publicly portrayed as they casually walk the corridors? Time will tell, and I am not one to judge, nor should I comment in the positive, nor the negative.
New dress rules will surely apply, as some employees will undoubtedly test the boundaries of track suit pant decency.
However, I can see a positive influence on corporate innovation. For those of you who have read the Cardigan Effect, there is an obvious correlation with the trackie pant, so with some trepidation, I am indeed a supporter! Anything that influences creativity should definitely be given a go, regardless of any visual consequences.
But, will this slowly mean the demise of the suit? I hope not, but you never know…..
Thoughts that might just be useful in the future 
Laura
/ August 17, 2020I’m inclined to think that the opposite will happen Steve…. that people will be so ready to dress up and show off all their wardrobe has to offer… that the trackydacks will be left in the washing pile for some months ahead!! But will we still be able to fit into all our fancy corporate clothes with all the covid-kilos we’ve gained? Perhaps retail will take off again as everyone runs to purchase new work attire that is 1 or 2 sizes up…. time will tell 🙂
(Great post – keep up the great work!)
Steven Cramer
/ August 17, 2020Thanks Laura for the feedback. Now, if one could purchase paisley trackie pants….I will be a convert! Cheers, Steven
CLIC AQUÍ
/ August 18, 2020Cuanto más oscuro y elegante sea el denim, más oportunidades tendrás de lucirlos en lugares o eventos formales, incluyendo la oficina. Además, se verá muy bien y un gran plus: es una de las prendas más cómodas que está usando.