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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing I've struggled with in the transition is fashion. Growing up, I had five tips and five bottoms each season, because that stretched out budget to the max. Everything had to be pretty neutral, because anything too distinctive (bright color, bold pattern), would make it obvious really fast that I was wearing the same thing every week. And everything had to work together, because if you had a skirt that only went with one top and something happened to the top, I was down a bottom as well for the season. I still struggle with thing to put together a wardrobe, because I want more interesting stuff than I used to wear but I don't want to look garish, and I'm never comfortable I've hit the sweet spot. Accessories are something I've had to figure out too, I never had them growing up other than a couple of pairs of cheap earrings, nor did my mom. And what stores should I be shopping in, what's on-trend without being too trendy, what's too young for me and what's too old.[/quote]

I don't know if this was the OP or an NP, but my favorite solution to this problem is to use the Nordstrom personal shopping service. They have excellent consultants who can pull everything you need (including accessories and undergarments--the right bra can be transformative!); they are also usually very good at respecting your budget. Dressing so that you feel good about yourself can be a huge confidence boost! Modeling and instilling self-confidence enables success and grace; it is much easier to be a positive, caring force when you're not worried about yourself!

(OP seems pretty confident, which is awesome! Just responding to the above and her comment about being "badly dressed.")[/quote]

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