With lockdown measures giving people little reason to get dressed up, many have become very used to slipping on their loungewear and favourite jumpers. Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the UK to find out how the pandemic has changed their sense of style and how it’s making them feel.

After months of repurposing the same tired tracksuit and jeans, fashion fans are taking pleasure in splurging on outerwear. Whether it's just for going to the grocery store or catching up with old friends, glamming up on the outside is proving to be a mood-boosting activity.

Forced to shut because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many restaurants are struggling to pay their staff and the rent. To make ends meet, some are selling themed merch, and devoted customers are more than happy to buy in, not just to save them but also to feel like a part of a community.

Physical appearance is just one of several factors that influence an individual’s self-identity, with their ethnic heritage, personal values, and societal status all playing a part. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Britons and spoke to eight people to understand how they would characterise themselves.