Dressing for Zoom can be a minefield; do you avoid or embrace statement prints? Hair up or down? Do you up the ante with bling or pare it back?
If you're struggling for inspiration, look no further than the Duchess of Cambridge who, unsurprisingly, has styled her virtual appearances with aplomb.
She has voted in favour of a zingy colour, championed a hybrid half-up-half-down 'do, and now, in her latest star-studded virtual appearance, Kate rocked a statement collared dress from London brand Beulah (£550, shop it here.)
Seen in the AW20 collections of Miu Miu, Erdem and Rejina Pyo, designers made a point (pun intended) of re-introducing the collar as a simple way of elevating an outfit. And in the 'new now', a collar is a nonchalant way of making your WFH wardrobe just a touch chicer.
The mother-of-three made the appearance alongside Prince William, pop star Dua Lipa, actor David Tennant, footballer Harry Kane and boxer, Anthony Joshua to mark the 'Mental Health Minute' which was broadcast across multiple radio stations this morning to 20 million people.
Together, they explained how people can support one another during the Covid-19 crisis, emphasising that everyone is in this together, and it’s OK to ask for help.
If a floral collared dress isn't to your taste à la Kate, then a collared blouse works just as well. The takeaway is that a collar is a waist-up staple you really ought to employ if your days are peppered with Zoom calls and meetings.
Get your collared-goodness from the handful of pieces below.
Beulah Calla Rose floral-print silk dress, £550, buy now
Ganni Frill Bib Blouse, £120, buy now
Monki Frilly collar tee, £18, buy now
Commes des Garcons Peter Pan collar cotton-poplin shirt, £280, buy now
Maje Calia Peter-Pan collar cotton-poplin shirt, £129.50, buy now
Gestuz Sira metallic woven shirt, £150, buy now
Arket Embroidered Poplin Blouse, £59, buy now
