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Developing Personal Style

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What I Wear: My Personal Style

This is a look into how my style evolved over the years. I went from bell bottoms and smock tops in the 70s, to that 80s stuff that I don't even want to get into, to the corporate work wear where I developed my style again. No more blue jeans there. Then, I quit the corporate world and started dressing quite casually at my next jaunt in the workforce.

If you are interested, I will show you, as you scroll, how my style evolved (or I might say, "devolved") over the years. At the end, you'll also see where I stand today — trendsetter or makeover candidate? Don't look yet, though. Just scroll down from here and see the evolution of my personal style.

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Dress code in full force

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Jones New York

My favorite

Jones New York Women's Sleeveless Sheath Dress

Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)

This, with a jacket, can take you to work and to play afterward.

At A New Job

A work uniform

After the corporate job and having to dress every day, I chose a more casual "uniform" for my computer job at another place. There, it was A-OK to be casual — really casual. At this job, I didn't want to have to spend my last moments at night gathering (and stressing on) what I would wear the next day. I wanted to be able to get dressed and not have to think about what to wear.

So, I decided that I would create a uniform. It turned out to be a man's blue oxford, a white t-shirt-type blouse underneath the always unbuttoned oxford, a pair of blue jeans, topped (or bottomed :) off with a pair of (tan, usually) boat shoes and a pair from an abundance of white cotton socks. This made it so easy to get ready for work!

The Casual Look

Dressing down was less stressful

I couldn't find a picture of myself in my "uniform," but here, you can see that I took quite well to the casual look. On this day, we had to wear black jeans with a red polo shirt for an "event." I don't particularly like polo shirts, so I wore a stand-by shirt until the event took place. Look at that sloppy shirt! How's that for casual?

My supervisor took this picture of me talking with our department supervisor — neither of those two were participating in the event — just some of us peons. :) ...I never did see either of my bosses dressed in any way but casual. Happily for me, it was a sort of mark of the place.

Big Foot; Less Shoe

Do my feet look big?

DC Women's Flash Canvas Sneaker

Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)

Well, I wear a size 8, but those bigger tennis shoes out there make me feel like a clod hopper. A canvas, women's sneaker was my favorite shoe to wear with my "uniform." Prices vary

Shoes or Purses

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Shoes, shoes, shoes for me. If the shoes don't work, nothing works!

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Shoes!

Did I tell you I love shoes?

GUESS Women's Carrie Stiletto Pump

This pump is perfect for just about any of your skirt suits. Colors are black, black patent, brown, light blue, and bronze. Price ranges from $32.86 - $91.00 depending on size and color.

Fun and classy

Gotta have some fun footwear ;)

4.5 Inch Womens Sexy High Heel Shoes Evening Shoes Sandal Shoes With Ankle Wrap And Rhinestones

Yes, if you're leaving work to go straight to dinner with hubby or out with friends, you may want a shoe that's a little more, shall we spell s-e-x-y? $64.00

My Style Today

Get ready...

Yes, I mentioned that I'd show you my current style. Thanks to ToonDoo.com, I am able to show you a graphic image — take my word for it, you don't want to see the real picture. :D

Home Uniform

Joan reminded me

Joan's comment in the comments section reminded me that I had been meaning to create a new style for my work-at-home life. Below, you'll see what I have come up with so far. It consists of a top, pants from a set of scrubs, and a pair of sandals. That would make it comfortable enough to work at home doing the light housework and office work AND be able to go straight to the door when someone knocks. If I have to go out, I could put on an over-top in order to look a little more polished. If I really want to look stylish, I could throw on a light-weight scarf and maybe a jaunty little sun hat — and a nicer pair of shoes. (I am not much on jewelry, but I can hear the wheels turning out there. ...Go for it! :)

Tell me what you think in the comments section. :)

A Light T-Shirt

Mango Women's Scoop Neck T-shirt

Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)

What is more freeing than a T-shirt?

A Light Over-Top

BCBGeneration Women's Coverup Shirt with Dolman Cuffed Sleeve

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Dress it up for excursions out into the world. Gotta have milk and bread.

Loose Pants With Pockets

Baby Phat THE PANT Scrub Pant with 5 Pockets (Hunter Green S)

Amazon Price: $22.50 (as of 02/17/2012)

Pockets are so "gotta have." :)

Easy Shoes

Crocs Capri Sandals for Women - Available in Many Colors!

Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)

For me, a little heel is better than a flat shoe, even sandals.

Young Moms

For the young mom who still wants to be chic in her at-home attire, I suggest an at-home "uniform" of jumpsuits. Comfortable, but hip!

G-star Womens Aventine All In One Suit

Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)

What's Your Style?

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karmicchristian Dec 23, 2011 @ 11:24 am | delete

I guess I go by my own signature style - one which scream "Okay, this is the way this guy dresses!". Plain shirt or plain tee's with khakis or trousers! This is a nice "style statement"! :)
PS: I guess it is true that fashion is passe and 'style' is eternal. :)

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GypsyPirate Sep 14, 2011 @ 5:15 am | delete

I am still in the corporate world from nine to five - but not quite the suit part of it. Thye classify us as "business ready". No, I don't know what that means either, except I can only wear jeans on Fridays for casual days.

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kimmanleyort Dec 28, 2010 @ 12:26 pm | delete

Woah, I can really relate to this. Next year, I really have to get out of the habit of not dressing until noon. LOL - for those knocks at the door, you know.

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Demaw Dec 10, 2010 @ 12:04 am | delete

I like your idea about a uniform for working at home. One that is comfortable to work in yet presentable enough to go to the door.

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JaguarJulie Jan 2, 2010 @ 9:26 am | delete

My style? Well I've been looking to the RocketWear as it seems to be versatile enough to sleep in and work in. Rethinking the new year to be more versatile and accomplish my goals. Wishing you a remarkable and meaningful year my dear. Thank YOU for your friendship and courtesies throughout the past. May your forward journey be a blessed one!
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