Glad I Didn’t Get Rid of Everything
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
United States
September 29, 2016 10:56am CST
When I retired, I downsized my clothing wardrobe drastically. I knew I wouldn’t need business clothes ever again. But I did save a few things in order to hedge my bet just a little. Good thing I did. I’m going to be speaking to groups large and small in order to promote my book Full Ride Scholarship Awareness (new title). Jeans and Life Is Good t-shirts just won’t do.
I have two pairs of black dress slacks. My new black SAS shoes will work too. I don’t wear heels anymore. I refuse to feel pain to appear stylish. I kept three long sleeved silk knit shirts. I just couldn’t bear giving them away. I did the same for one girlie business jacket. All these items work together to create my speaking “uniform”. I will need another jacket for cooler weather, as the one I have is wool. No good for California at the moment.
So I’ll be off to Nordstrom soon to see what they have. Since it’s the end of their summer season, I might find an appropriate jacket on sale. I usually have pretty good luck.
Do you have the right wardrobe for all occasions?
19 people like this
21 responses
@marguicha (223077)
• Chile
29 Sep 16
I should take my extra clothes somewhere. I´ve been meaning to do that for a long time.
4 people like this
@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
29 Sep 16
Oh, this reminds me when I bought my first suit for a job interview when I was a fresh graduate... I think it was JC Penney where I bought it... I kept that suit for many years since and it sure served me well through many occasions requiring a business attire...
Have fun at Nordstrom! 
3 people like this
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Sep 16
When Anne retired, she too got rid of a lot of upscale business wear, but kept a few things she has needed for conferences and things since then. I did the same thing, but still need to shed more ties.
2 people like this
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
30 Sep 16
I have kept a few odds and ends of clothing I rarely rare, too. You never know when you might need something a little formal.
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (340200)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Nov 16
I didn't keep much of my 'business' wardrobe and now I've lost weight I'd probably have to get some new stuff. Hope you pick up a nice jacket.
@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
29 Sep 16
No. It changes according to the seasons.
2 people like this
@CoolPeace (1566)
• Miami, Florida
29 Sep 16
Stores have all the discount items and clothing on sale when season is over or far away. For example you can buy a grill for half off during the winter or fall and winter clothing sales in the summer.
2 people like this
@changjiangzhibin89 (16762)
• China
30 Sep 16
Well done !For something ,there is no telling when you would use it .
@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
30 Sep 16
I have a classical style red dress which I produce for weddings, but this has been used for so many years now that I really should replace it.
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
30 Sep 16
About 3 years ago I finally gave all my 'business' clothes and most of my 'dress' clothes to the local church @ElizabethWallace . Since I'm mostly a T-shirt/shorts/jeans girl, I really didn't need the fancier stuff anymore. I kept a couple of things to wear when my sister comes to visit twice a year and takes me to dinner.
@Iam_jauntyjen (5017)
•
17 Oct 16
Yes. Once a year I give clothes that I barely use to my relatives but I always keep the clothes for special occasion.I still keep my corporate attire, cocktail dress, bathing suit and gym get up.
