35 and trying to figure out how to dress myself
I’m 35 and trying to figure out how to dress myself in a way that actually feels like me. Here’s a little board of my primary wardrobe.
I’m 5’11”, around 250, broad/framed, and work in a corporate business casual office and industrial environment (industrial space requires a wardrobe change and specific clothing separate from this) where I need to look competent but not overly formal. I don’t wear makeup, don’t enjoy overly feminine styling, and I care more about comfort, texture, and silhouette than trends. I have some sensory issues to cater to, and pants are never long enough.
I align toward an “academic / earthy / formidable” vibe.
I’m trying to avoid:
looking frumpy
looking overly corporate
looking “young” in a forced way
tiny delicate details that get visually lost on me
stiff business casual
I think I may be a Flamboyant Natural
What I need help with:
What’s working here?
What looks off?
What pieces/categories are missing?
What shoes/accessories would elevate this?
How do I make this look intentional instead of “teacher/art teacher/library”?
How do I keep this aesthetic while still looking polished in a professional environment?
I’m not trying to become trendy or hyper-feminine. I just want to look like a grounded, intelligent adult woman who understands herself