OFF-THE-CLOCK OUTFITS

We need some good R&R — please, thank you, pronto. If months upon months of staying home, working from home, and becoming all too familiar with home have transformed you into a loungewear loyalist, it’s time to snap into action. Get ready to embrace your new off-duty edit.

Silky satin is undeniably indulgent but also remains, subtly, in the sleepwear stratosphere. It provides all the comforts of home with the added sheen of an occasion much more glamorous.

For him, opt for a neat Mandarin collar and slacks that switch on from off-duty with a change of shoe — especially if your office subscribes to a no-sneaker policy.

Exchange water-cooler whispers for the quiet crash of frothy waves dressed in one-and-done pieces like maillots, playsuits and easy slip-on espadrilles. We’re also keen on towelling textures — a shirt made from terry fabric is a double-duty must-have. No need to pack a towel for your journey seaward.

When your physical or mental health is taking a hit, only a tactile sense of comfort will be suitably satisfying. Cue soft cashmere knits, cotton jerseys and elasticated waistbands prescribed specifically for sick days. Just add warm chicken soup, a weighted blanket and endless re-runs of a show you can recite from memory.