In quarantine, it may be a little too easy to find a reason not to dress for the day. One can easily grow complacent with wearing the clothes they slept in or lounging in sweatpants all day. After all, there’s nowhere to go.
If you’re starting to feel quarantine fatigue, it may be time to spice things up with a dress up family dinner.
The Venafro family, of Hamilton, made Thursday dinners an occasion to get fancy. Elizabeth Salamone Venafro shared a photo recently on social media of her husband, Anthony, sitting at the kitchen table in a tux.
“My hubby, put on a tux to cheer up the family,” she says. “Even though we ate on paper plates, we still felt fancy and it put a smile on all our faces.”
Little actions like this can make a huge difference in sparking joy during social distancing. Making theme nights an active part of quarantine gives everyone something to look forward to while having fun.
Clothing has always been a form of self-expression and has both psychological and emotional benefits. The simple act of dressing for the day can break up the monotony of staying at home and can boost your mood.
Formal wear like the Venafro family is certainly trending. Many people are getting creative with their attire during the stay-at-home order in Virginia and across the country.
There’s been a massive following of self-isolating moms in wedding gowns after one mom shared a photo on Twitter of herself dressed in her wedding gown during lunch with her kids.
Others are creating theme nights for virtual get togethers. Tiger King has been a popular choice.
Whether for dinner or a Zoom video call, don’t let dressing fall by the wayside. If there’s anything that this time of social distancing has shown, it’s that the small things can make a big difference.
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