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[shootingstar]

I gave up on makeup about 6 yrs. ago. So I am barefaced at the office where I work with lots of men and women. Yes, I do have some age spots, etc. on face. I am like this even wearing more formal suits, dresses and dress shoes/heels.

I don't want makeup accentuating the lines even more. I don't want to worry about make-up and running the washroom just because of that.

THis article talks about minimalism fashion http://vancouversun.com/life/fashion...nimalist-style Well, honest my style isn't that plain all the time. But the philosophy of non-patterns, for me, jewel/deep rich colours against black (not near the face), crème, white and good fitting clothing with fabrics that will last. It doesn't have to be expensive, because I tend to be mid-price or cheaper.

I got excited several wks. ago when buying several pairs of tights that were only $15.00CAN each, to do light cycling around town. These weren't padded. I really didn't want to invest $80.00 for pair of tights again when I already have some in that price bracket for longer bike trips.

I've bought 2 business/fashion tops and 2 GAP pair of dark jeans (different shades) this year which are all intended to last me 3-5 yrs. minimum. It probably costed me in total around $300.00. THis is what I look for in style (classic), quality and colour as time marches along. This is my typical office attire: black jeans and deep purple turtleneck. 8 yr. old pair of patent leather black low dress shoes. I work in govn't and don't meet members of the public. Part of me is trying to drag my butt to put on career upward mobile clothing.....I went through that stage for about 15 years. for several employers.

There's a huge part of me now, that just wants to focus on who I am at work...the best part of me. But in the career game, it's how you look, etc. also. Competence doesn't always mean being picked for that.

I think aging and style is handled differently for women of different heights and ethnicity. I was chatting with a Filipino woman at work who is 4'11" who is in her late 30's and petite build also. Much younger than I. However we both agreed that we continue to wear skirts above our knees....because being short (I'm 5' 1"), long skirts on petite women as they age, looks a lot less flattering. And clothing for small, petite women should be more fitted to flatter, not to drown them in miles of fabric where they get "lost". To me it's not inappropriate for me to wear skirts 2 inches above my knee... maybe I've been a cyclist too long in my mentality. I've lost my self-consciousness about my legs... ages ago.