https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:55:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1133185 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:52:04 +0000 Caro in Oz 1133185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with everything&nbsp;Gaylene &amp; Sveta said. Except I kept, &amp; still wear, most of&nbsp;my jackets :)</p> <p>The only thing I would add is don't donate or consign anything until you are sure of your style direction. I found this post very helpful.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/06/27/five-adjectives-to-define-your-style/">http://youlookfab.com/2011/06/.....our-style/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132871 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:32:35 +0000 Sveta 1132871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me the biggest style discovery was footwear. I have never realized before how your shoes can make or break you look. Another discovery here was that stylish shoes does not mean high heel shoes - low heels and flats are stylish options too and much more suitable for a casual lifestyle.<br />Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132869 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:30:14 +0000 Gaylene 1132869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went through this stage a few years ago and it definitely takes a while to readjust your fashion eye. In my case, it was hard to walk by a collection of gorgeous jackets because (1) I love jackets and (2) jackets had been a key element in my work wardrobe. It also was hard to spend money on everyday, casual clothes since I was used to treating this part of my wardrobe as an adjunct to my "real" clothes. </p> <p>For what it's worth, here is what worked best for me: Start by updating your hair and eyewear--and don't be afraid to be a bit more adventurous. Then go to a good bra boutique and get your underpinnings updated. Unlike the transition to MOTG, transitioning to retirement usually happens at a much older age; in my opinion, refreshing the basics of hair, eyewear, and properly fitted undies gave me more bang for the buck than anything else. </p> <p>When it comes to clothes, a good pair of jeans and boots is an excellent start. Depending on where you live, I'd also pay attention to outerwear since that is how most people will see you now. Outerwear jackets and coats play a bigger role in my wardrobe now. I also had to force myself to spend more money on everyday items; higher quality fabrics and cuts tend to work better on a more mature body, even if you are more or less the same size as you were in your thirties. And wear your "nice" things daily; you can cook dinner in a cashmere sweater as well as in a ratty sweatshirt if you throw on an apron. Anything I buy now has to pass the "But will I wear XXX around the house and running casual errands?" Because, outside of a few dressy outfits for special occasions, that is my life now. </p> <p>Oh, and, while a few items from my old work wardrobe did get transitioned, most were eventually donated or consigned. While re-purposing work clothes seemed like a reasonable concept, in my case, the actual outfits just never seemed to work very well in reality. I think it was more fun to think of retirement as an opportunity to re-invent my style persona </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132858 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:10:00 +0000 Suz 1132858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are several of us on the forum who are retired or who work from home (I fit in the latter category) and aim for a casual yet stylish wardrobe. So once you're able to view photos on the forum you might enjoy checking our threads.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132840 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:53:06 +0000 Co 1132840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all this great advice! I actually have some great jeans and fantastic boots that I love! It is definitely a shift in my fashion mind set. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132796 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:16:31 +0000 Freckles 1132796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you get dressed don't forget the accessories. &nbsp;That is/was my major fault when going through this. &nbsp;A lot of the ones I wore to work seem to get in the way at home but they add so much to an outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132778 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:04:38 +0000 Angie 1132778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you're after a casual and pulled together style. Sifting through all the formula and ensemble ideas is a good place to start for visuals. Then I'd move on to assessing your&nbsp;hair and jeans capsule&nbsp;- assuming you want to build a wardrobe around casual denim.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132761 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:53:30 +0000 always trying 1132761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what Joy said-you can have fun with this.&nbsp; I am just starting to get the hang of it as I am in somewhat the same place as you. I went from work to way too casual like almost nothing but jeans and work out clothes, except for the few more dress up functions where I had to get some really dressy clothes.&nbsp; IMO the pairing of work jackets with jeans is something to try, but also finding the best type and styles of casual pants and jeans for you may be the hardest part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132616 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:15:58 +0000 Anonymous 1132616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look in the archives for Angie's Mom on the Go formulas. They are ageless and easy. You may be able to use some of your professional clothes with denim or other casual fabrics and styles. You can have fun with this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-retired-young-grandma-transition-from-professional-attire-to-stylish-retired#post-1132570 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:11:42 +0000 Co 1132570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My current problem is shifting gears from dressing for my career (graphics design manager for 35 years) to my non work status. I'm basically going from a professional attire to a more relaxed one. My struggle is to keep it stylish. Suggestions? </p>