Home / EntertainmentTV presenter Hilary Barry's 'Formal Friday' trend goes viral on Twitter amid lockdownNZ Herald26 Mar, 2020 11:01 PM2 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditNo casual Fridays for this TVNZ presenter, even in lockdown. Photo / TwitterNo casual Fridays for this TVNZ presenter, even in lockdown. Photo / TwitterIt's tempting to slump on the couch in your pyjamas while in lockdown, but Hilary Barry is having none of that.A few days ago the TVNZ presenter shared a snap of herself in a gold ball dress while working at home. READ MORE:• Why Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry bared 'almost all' for NEXT magazine• Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry shares what her husband got her for her 50th birthday• Hilary Barry's perfect comeback when told to 'act, dress her age' by viewer• Seven Sharp's Hilary Barry's cleavage again the subject of viewer comment "Working from home? How about making a bloody effort on today's video call instead of sitting there in your pj's," she wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram Working from home? How about making a bloody effort on today’s video call instead of sitting there in your pj’s. Full tips for working from home on my Facebook page. A post shared by Hilary Barry (@hilary.barry) on Mar 24, 2020 at 12:37pm PDT AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.And this morning she brought back the formal trend with another sparkly gown and tiara to encourage people to still dress up for work even while they're at home.Never mind "casual Fridays".Too much? #formalfriday pic.twitter.com/juO7mmnLn8— Hilary Barry (@Hilary_Barry) March 26, 2020 "Too much?" she asked her followers."Not enough!" commented fellow TVNZ host Matty McLean.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."An absolute Queen!" wrote another Twitter user.NOT ENOUGH! 😂— Matty McLean (@MattyMcLean) March 26, 2020 And this morning the Seven Sharp presenter went live on Facebook, ball gown and all, to share her scone recipe with her followers.There's a sparkly silver lining even in the midst of lockdown. Barbara had better watch out.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from EntertainmentEntertainmentJason Momoa on All Blacks' shock Chief of War cameos and NZ obsessionEntertainmentCaleb Heke's favourite spots in AucklandPremiumEntertainmentDexter has been resurrected again. He has companySponsoredSponsored: Why heat pumps make winter cheaperAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
