Recently, I was asked – by the lovely Janis Galloway of Dress Me Dearly – to provide a style perspective for Shaw TV’s new Press to Play. The segment focused on finding winter coats that are fabulous not frumpy! This all happened during the opening of the new Simons in West Edmonton Mall.
Reader Question: What to wear during retirement
Hi Lazina,
I’ve been in banking for the past 30 years and will soon be transitioning out of the workforce and into retirement. I’m at a loss for how to transition my wardrobe towards a more casual style. I have worn suits for years and I’m fairly certain I’ll have little use for these types of pieces once I leave my job. Any suggestions on what I should do?
~Kathy
Kathy,
First of all, let me just say congratulations! Also, I completely understand your concerns. I’ve worked with many women going through similar life/work situations so just know that you’re not alone- and there IS a solution.
Brighten up your wardrobe when it’s drab outside
When the weather changes and it starts getting dark early, I often see those last remnants of stylish colour disappear only to be replaced by black, grey, white and brown. Yawn! While these are important shades to have in your wardrobe, wearing these muted colours day in day out- all winter long – seems a little boring and, frankly, depressing. I get it – it’s “easy”, especially when it starts getting cold and dark out.
There is another way… a better way. Colour! It is the spice of life… well, maybe more the spice in your wardrobe.
Check out some of these colourful, casual looks for those colder fall days. If this seems l...