Purron
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I've been ERed since January 2007. Slowly, my personal style has changed. I used to have a hairstyle which required frequent coloring, cuts and a daily routine of blow-drying plus a regiment of styling products to keep it looking "professional". My natural wave was something I battled. I now wear my hair longer and have grown out the bangs so it's all one length - just above the shoulders. I still color but use a shade closer to my natural color (light brown) so I can go longer between coloring. I’m not ready for the grey hair look. Looks great on some people, but I'm not one of them. This style actually looks pretty good if I let it dry naturally which has been a big bonus during the recent hot weather.
In addition, I now wear very little makeup. I used to wear a lot but now it's just a touch for most days and the full workup only when I get dressed up (a rare occasion these days). Naturally, my wardrobe is much more casual too.
My look has evolved into something I'm comfortable with and, IMO, reflects who I am instead of what someone in my former (very conservative) profession should look like. It's still important for me to look as good as I can so I watch my weight and look for flattering clothes, even if they are very casual.
I didn't realize how much this all added up until yesterday when I met a former co-worker for lunch. The first words she said were "you look great and seem so relaxed". That made me feel good since I sometimes look at professional women and think I don't measure up anymore. DH loves my more natural look so that helps too. But hey, he always preferred the flannel shirt and jeans look over the Evan Picone suits.
So, has your "personal style" changed since retirement? If it has changed, is it an outward expression of an inner change or simply a reflection of your true self? Or perhaps something else entirely….
In addition, I now wear very little makeup. I used to wear a lot but now it's just a touch for most days and the full workup only when I get dressed up (a rare occasion these days). Naturally, my wardrobe is much more casual too.
My look has evolved into something I'm comfortable with and, IMO, reflects who I am instead of what someone in my former (very conservative) profession should look like. It's still important for me to look as good as I can so I watch my weight and look for flattering clothes, even if they are very casual.
I didn't realize how much this all added up until yesterday when I met a former co-worker for lunch. The first words she said were "you look great and seem so relaxed". That made me feel good since I sometimes look at professional women and think I don't measure up anymore. DH loves my more natural look so that helps too. But hey, he always preferred the flannel shirt and jeans look over the Evan Picone suits.
So, has your "personal style" changed since retirement? If it has changed, is it an outward expression of an inner change or simply a reflection of your true self? Or perhaps something else entirely….