HOW TO WEAR THE TWIST HEM
I have never been so glad to see a Saturday than I am today. I am flat out exhausted from work. Who invented work? They need to be hung up by their heels or maybe tarred and feathered. Lol! I keep telling Joe that I need to retire and he keeps telling me “no.” He says that I would miss all the interaction with the public and the people at work. I think I could overcome my disappointment by laying out by the pool. Hahaha!
All kidding aside, how do you gurls that are retired get used to not going out to work? Do you miss getting up and getting dressed? Do you still even bother to put on makeup? Joe is using my blog against me by saying I NEED to get dressed every day and that I NEED to put on makeup every day. I never dreamed that the blog that I started so I could eventually retire could keep me from retiring. Lol! I need a good argument to use against Joe. Help me retire gurls, work is killing me. This is where you rub your thumb and your pointer fingertips together and tell me that it is the world’s smallest record player playing “My Heart Bleeds For You.” Hahaha!
I could see me wearing this type outfit even if I was retired. This is PERFECT for a lazy day of running errands, cleaning the house, paying bills, going grocery shopping, you know, all the things we do all the time. I love this top and I just bought it yesterday. Talk about unique details, it has 3 things going for it. I bet all of you already know what I am going to say. The cold shoulder detail, the tie-dyed detail, and the new twist hem detail are all current trends. This shirt is by Carole Christian and I bought it at a little boutique in town. They had this colour and another one that had pink with green accents. That one reminded me of a watermelon. I decided to go with the one that reminded me of a sunset instead.
Today I had a gentleman ask me if I paid extra for all the holes in my jeans. Of course I did, they had to pay someone a lot of money to wear these out for me. Lol! I know the distressed jeans are not everyone’s favourite look but I am loving this pair from Sneak Peek. I bought these at the same little boutique in town and I know she had several pairs still in stock. The website is never up-to-date so just email her or call the number to see if she has your size in stock. I also linked to some that I found on the web just in case she sells out.
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Tania. I really enjoy your blog. Thanks for helping us all look good!
I would love to know if you are naturally thin or what you do to keep you’re self at such a cute weight. I’ve got to find some new solutions since I hit menapause. Also how tall are you? I’m trying to gauge if some of your looks would work on my 5’2″ size 14 frame.
Next. I’d love to know about your makeup. What foundation you use and how you get eyeshadow to stay on as the eyelids start to “hood” over 50.
Thanks again!
HI Tania, I work with a non-profit program that protects older and dependent adults in nursing homes and other long term care facilities for the elderly. My job gives my life meaning, and I can’t imagine ever retiring, even though I’m a couple of years older than you. Sometimes I THINK I’d like to retire, and then I remind myself of how antsy I get left too much not to do.
What size do you wear in those jeans, as they appear to be junior sizing? I’m a women’s 6/8.
I just found your blog! It is going to be fun to read all the posts. I can tell you need to work to shop!
I live near Roanoke part of the year, shopping is challenging here, too.
Cute outfit Tania! I retired at 55 four months ago, absolutely love it! I still get up and do my hair and makeup everyday just as if I was going to work, I’m having so much fun discovering my closet again…..lol….I worked in health care so much of my attire was scrubs everyday and when I got home it was usually yoga pants and a tshirt, but now I wear what I want! Lol…..lately distressed jeans and a pretty tunic is pretty much what I wear every day. Sometimes my husband comes home and asks me where I went today because he thinks I’m dressed up….my answer ..no where, just felt like wearing this today….haha! I love it!
I took a break from work four years ago and never went back, so I guess I’m retired. I do get dressed and wear makeup every day, just not professional attire anymore. I do miss my work as activity director for elderly occasionally, but not enough to go back to a schedule.
I retired in March and I have not miss doorknob for a second!! I do a lot of volunteering so I have a lot of people interaction and fun. That would be a really cute outfit for me. I haven’t been wearing a lot of makeup because mascara bothers my eyes and I do need tomup my fashion game. I had to wear corporate wear on top for 14 years so my wardrobe is slim. I do love seeing what you come up with
Tania, I love this outfit. The top is great! I’m loving my Rodan and Fields to.
Hahahaha Joe is funny. I have been retired for 3 blissful years and I dress nicely EVERY day, whether I’m going to lunch with friends or to the stores. I like to look put together and coordinated. It makes me feel good about myself. Granted, I did donate a lot of my work clothes because I joyfully realized I would not ever wear them again. It is actually more fun shopping for clothes now because I have more time . . . and it feels positively decadent to shop during the work day without the crowds.
Retirement is the best thing ever. Take the plunge!
I just retired from 23+ yrs of teaching math…and it has been an adjustment! I, too, was exhausted and knew the time had come, but I do miss getting dressed every day. I do, however, wear a minimal amount of make-up every day. I do this because I feel better. My husband and I plan to travel, so that will take care of some of the boredom factor. I don’t want any job that will tie me down, so I haven’t looked for anything to do part-time.
Hi Tania! Here is my story on retirement. I LOVE it! I worked a job that was part-time but many times I would go full time. I had to dress up. I retired at age 55 & am now 62. My husband had retired 7 years prior to me. Our first grandchild had arrived a year before I retired, so I watched her on my days off. Like you, 2 grandkids live close, a path through the woods away for us, the other 2, a mile down the road. All along I had planned to retire as soon as I was eligible, so away I went & never looked back. I call myself a fulltime Grammy! There are 3 other grandkids now. 2 we get on/off the bus everyday. The over 2 we watch on & off during the week. As for dressing up, jeans as usually the OOTD. So I look for nice tops, but practical. I dress up for church, special events, and when I feel like kicking it up a notch when I’m shopping. I don’t miss the pressure of having to find a business wear outfit. BUT since you’re a fashion blogger, that may not work quite as well! And you can end up with a ton of clothing! So, good luck in your decision! It’s a biggie!