ABQ2015
Full time employment: Posting here.
I gained too much weight to get into my pre-2000 work clothes and these are hanging in a closet. The better ones will be given to Goodwill although probably out of style by now.
As a female I have more options so in the early 2000s, I started to buy versatile pieces that could be worn in a professional or casual setting. "The System" consisted of 8-12 garments in high quality fabrics (organic cotton, jersey, wool blends) and simple silhouettes that could be mixed and matched into a polished look. Mostly black, gray, navy, or taupe pants with a soft jacket/cardigan and shell with a pop of color. Probably boring but very comfortable.
Two or three years out from retirement, I started to wear the same ensembles over and over and buy only essential replacements. Now retired, I wear them to evening or dressy daytime events.
As a female I have more options so in the early 2000s, I started to buy versatile pieces that could be worn in a professional or casual setting. "The System" consisted of 8-12 garments in high quality fabrics (organic cotton, jersey, wool blends) and simple silhouettes that could be mixed and matched into a polished look. Mostly black, gray, navy, or taupe pants with a soft jacket/cardigan and shell with a pop of color. Probably boring but very comfortable.
Two or three years out from retirement, I started to wear the same ensembles over and over and buy only essential replacements. Now retired, I wear them to evening or dressy daytime events.