Britain has become a nation of fashionable 'loungers' as smart office wear is ditched in favour of soft trousers, trainers and slouchy knitwear.
A study of 2,000 adults discovered 49 per cent now own more 'relaxed' clothes than ever before. One in six said their wardrobes have 'significantly' changed due to the 'flexi-lifestyle' - partially working from home or the office and having social occasions both in person and virtually.
The study, commissioned by shopping centre, centre:mk, also found that 28 per cent feel they need to give their wardrobe a refresh to suit this new lifestyle.
But adults are now 10 times as likely to buy a jumper over a suit and five times as likely to purchase jeans over a maxi skirt.
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