Hi all, chatty Cathy back again!

TL;DR: I would like to swap out the "polished" in my CPC (classic polished casual) style words to something denoting forward movement, sartorially speaking. Any suggestions? ETA: Sorted! Current Classic, with a side of Comfortable on standby

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A confluence of factors has invigorated my style journey. Factors include: a recent sea-change in what is mainstream in my neck of the woods, discussions on here about trends, a long, warm fall (aka the best fashion season!), and my movement towards 50 ...

I'd like to update my style words to reflect my new mood. I'm not looking to blindly follow trends (my foundation is still "classic"), but I *do* want to keep evolving regularly. This does not mean shopping but an attitude of engaging with 'what's new' (on my terms). I think of my 79-year-old Dad who relishes mastering new software ... sometimes because it serves his lifestyle, and sometimes for the simple joy of staying sharp. This is the attitude I want to nurture as I move towards the second half of my life, and style is my sandbox!

Today's outfit is an example. No new pieces, but the styling (soft and light neutrals + black accents) is not something I would have done last year - it's new-to-me and a nod to what I think is current. I feel it is classic and casual but something else ... modern? current? evolving? flowing? fresh? impelling? moving? dynamic?

I'm thinking 80/20 rule - like 80% my classic casual foundation, but 20% something that will push me just a touch outside my comfort zone and give me a direction of growth.

Does that make sense? Any ideas? Thank you!!


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