https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 10:58:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1921184 Mon, 21 May 2018 18:15:25 +0000 Dana 1921184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! It sounds like your new job came to you and is the perfect change.&nbsp;</p> <p>I totally hear you on the "consistent and stable" income! I am actually moving soon to a new city and will be getting a job to provide the above. I'm hoping for health insurance, too! Being an entrepreneur and balancing everything is tough! I admire women who can do it and have families, too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree with some of the other posts, once you get your basics new wardrobe covered, you may feel really free--perhaps a Feng Shui thing. You of course can still have fun with your off work clothes.&nbsp;</p> <p>BTW, I work part time at White House Black Market. We can wear black or white from any store. If we wear color, it has to be currently in the store, so those items are super short lived. I kind of like wearing all black...more than I thought I would. I imagine you will, too...once the "shock" of a dress code wears off, lol!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1920148 Thu, 17 May 2018 15:15:05 +0000 Elizabeth P 1920148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you see the black Everlane bomber that Citychic posted?&nbsp; It's lovely...<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/everlane-reviews">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....ne-reviews</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919968 Wed, 16 May 2018 20:54:51 +0000 CocoLion 1919968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this thread ... a big congratulations!!! &nbsp;On having older clients &nbsp;... you will have constant moments of gratitude for the state of your own health. &nbsp;Plus acceptance that you will eventually get there too. &nbsp;You might also mysteriously start to perceive yourself as young.</p> <p>On wearing black ... my go-to place is Uniqlo for work pieces. &nbsp;Their fabrics are great and withstand lots of washing. &nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919940 Wed, 16 May 2018 18:45:15 +0000 Beth Ann 1919940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We're here to help!&nbsp; I can see a bunch of black posts coming!</p> <p>Congrats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919821 Wed, 16 May 2018 13:13:28 +0000 3style 1919821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@lisa p, In terms of standing up all day, you might want to try lightweight compression leg sleeves made for runners, under your trousers. I like Zensah brand. I find them much more comfortable than the ones sold as medical devices. I tend to wear those sleeves if I suddenly need to be standing much more than I had previously been doing, say 8-10 hours instead of 4-5. There are also similar products for ankle support, but you would need closed shoes for that: definitely wouldn’t want to wear them with Birkenstock sandals . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919764 Wed, 16 May 2018 07:45:32 +0000 Deborah 1919764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol no complaining about wearing all black young lady :)&nbsp; I wonder if once you have your 'uniform' sorted if you will actually feel a freedom in not having to think too much about day to day dressing?&nbsp; I have to admit tho, that I would absolutely have to wear a lovely bright lip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919728 Wed, 16 May 2018 04:10:14 +0000 Sal 1919728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You will find your groove quickly with the clothing.&nbsp; But yes flat comfy footwear will be needed.&nbsp; Your steps will rocket per day though if you track those things - so much healthier than a sedentary job (which is what I have)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919674 Wed, 16 May 2018 00:12:12 +0000 Liz 1919674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What unfrumped said. Go slow.</p> <p>&nbsp;I'm also guessing that anyone who has worked on her own for 22 years is going to experience some internal rebellion at being told what to do and where to be <i>and</i> what to wear. I certainly would. Just give it time and don't let your own (understandable) reactions overcome your enjoyment of this change. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919669 Wed, 16 May 2018 00:02:56 +0000 unfrumped 1919669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Changing jobs takes up a lot of bandwidth initially so give yourself time and space. Don’t schedule a lot of other things. I changed careers after over 30 years and while it was the right thing, it also was (is) CHALLENGING. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919651 Tue, 15 May 2018 23:01:36 +0000 Anonymous 1919651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again everyone! &nbsp;Is it too soon to complain about wearing all black ,every day, all day? &nbsp;I'm beginning to feel like a robot. No scented anything, no colour , flat shoes, ugh. &nbsp;I already need to add in a few pieces to get the look I want : black lightweight bomber, Birks, and a couple of plain black easy tops . &nbsp;Transitioning between working out of my home office for 22 years into standing up most of the day behind a reception desk &nbsp;is killing me - it's not for the faint of heart, that's for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919577 Tue, 15 May 2018 18:36:35 +0000 3style 1919577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats... At places I have worked with the all black dress code, there seem to be two levels of strictness. One where even a hair ribbon has to be black, and the other where for example a subtle deep rose colored hair ribbon is perfectly normal and even expected that you personalize your outfit a little bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919534 Tue, 15 May 2018 16:37:08 +0000 texstyle 1919534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if I commented already but if I didn't, I wanted to be sure to say Congrats on the new job. I know&nbsp; you can do all black with the best of style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919530 Tue, 15 May 2018 15:54:21 +0000 Thistle 1919530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am totally following your journey on this.</p> <p>It is strange to be one way for so long, then to have change come colliding down.</p> <p>We're going through a dress code change where I work as well, but ours is organization wide. It will be interesting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919330 Mon, 14 May 2018 23:15:23 +0000 Aida 1919330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa Congratulations!! How exciting And hey, the wardrobe requirement doesn't sound super challenging; you can <i>totally </i>rock your awesome mix of sporty, easy, and simple with a polished and just-trendy-enough feel. Woohoo!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919174 Mon, 14 May 2018 15:03:42 +0000 Sara L. 1919174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; My husband has a degree in Exercise Science and worked at a cardiac rehab center that also functioned as a gym for many years.&nbsp; Your new job sounds like it's a similar environment.&nbsp; I hope you enjoy your time there.&nbsp; Good luck on the wardrobe hunt.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919147 Mon, 14 May 2018 13:35:30 +0000 Ginger 1919147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderfully exciting! I am SO HAPPY for you! Such a major shift, but it sounds like it is affecting everything around you and all in&nbsp;<b>good </b>ways. Congratulations! What a great opportunity to refresh and re-invent!<b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919133 Mon, 14 May 2018 12:40:08 +0000 RobinF 1919133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats and good for you! Sounds amazing. I know exactly what you mean about not having to prove anything any more. Very freeing. I think all black could be fun. Easy to focus on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919101 Mon, 14 May 2018 08:54:43 +0000 lyn67 1919101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Others have said it all...just chimmed in to join the happy dance!!!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919090 Mon, 14 May 2018 07:38:26 +0000 Deborah 1919090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, congratulations!&nbsp; The job sounds amazing!&nbsp; Perfect for you.&nbsp; And excuse me but an all black dress code!!! Sounds like heaven.&nbsp; All the very best my friend, you will no doubt excel in this new role xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919065 Mon, 14 May 2018 01:21:46 +0000 anne 1919065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations on the new job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1919039 Sun, 13 May 2018 22:26:17 +0000 Jjsloane 1919039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I recently took a leap and changed jobs after 11 years. It's been GREAT! I was corporate dressy for 20+ years and now it's casual friday everyday. I was nervous, but it's been great. Enjoy and embrace the change! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1918981 Sun, 13 May 2018 14:52:40 +0000 K.M. 1918981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>lisa p</b>., congratulations! This sounds wonderful. And I know it takes a lot of courage to make a big change like this. I wish you all the best in the new job (and the new sartorial requirements!). As someone who wore a boring uniform to school (navy sweatpants or dark denim, white tee with school logo, and tops could only be dark blue or white), I understand the frustration but also appreciate how the challenge of expressing oneself with such constraints can actually be fun. (And sometimes liberating and quite practical... some days I wish I had a uniform....!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1918905 Sun, 13 May 2018 02:39:38 +0000 Jaime 1918905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! I recently made a dramatic career change and it was a great reminder that I can still learn new skills and do new things. There is freedom in restriction and I think you will easily adapt to the new dress code. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1918896 Sun, 13 May 2018 01:06:33 +0000 Marilyn 1918896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations!&nbsp; This sounds fabulous.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1918882 Sat, 12 May 2018 23:16:54 +0000 donnat 1918882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Wow, Lisa, wow! What a huge change for you. I understand, I am very familiar with the refit. I think it's a great opportunity I think you will still be able to be a step ahead fashion wise. You have such fashion sense and it will come through. Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/3#post-1918873 Sat, 12 May 2018 22:19:10 +0000 Anonymous 1918873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LISA- haha- you totally crack me up. Only you can make the Jets' jersey/gear part of work uniform and get away with it.<br />I am so happy for you.&nbsp; I remember how jazzed I was when I did a&nbsp; career change and it worked out better than my wildest dreams. I indeed wish this is the same for you.<br />Tell those young whipper snappers that age is just a stupid number </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/2#post-1918866 Sat, 12 May 2018 21:21:32 +0000 jill58 1918866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, what a wonderful opportunity! I too think the dress code will be very freeing. Great time to make a career shift (by the time I hit 50 I was totally burned out as a public librarian). Terrific that you could find something meaningful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/2#post-1918853 Sat, 12 May 2018 19:30:01 +0000 Roxanna 1918853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing like a new job to give you a new lease on life and new habits that you may have been trying to get to for years sounds like this is perfect for you Lisa and I think the health/fitness focus of your job will influence your life as well (just as your old job had you focus more on style/decor.) I think it will be very freeing for you and likely unlock a part of yourself you've been wanting to express (or maybe I'm just projecting ) </p> <p>One tip (maybe an unpopular one?) Perhaps try to step away from the forum for a while - while I suspect you'll find the all black very freeing and not miss getting dressed up every day at all, there's nothing like seeing others WIWs to make you want what you don't truly want. Again, maybe I'm projecting, but I think you and I may share the awful compare-and-despair habit, and strong away may allow you to step into your choices and step into your own. In case it's not clear - I'm So, so happy for you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/2#post-1918849 Sat, 12 May 2018 19:11:33 +0000 Helena 1918849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, this is so amazing, you're my hero! There is nothing more inspiring than seeing someone fearless pursue what makes them happy. So happy for you. As for the dress code, you can always do the column of black concept and have fun with statement pieces to throw on for commute and after work activities! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/changing-jobs-and-new-workwear-requirements-oh-the-irony/page/2#post-1918846 Sat, 12 May 2018 19:03:28 +0000 Anonymous 1918846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BiiiiiiG congrats on venturing into something new and very kewl it’s health related, wishing you fun/success and all the upward/sideways whichever mobility you want in the organization. </p>