Do you have a senior wardrobe?

My husband was forced to wear suits to work throughout his career. When he protested, his boss said to him he needed to wear a suit and tie if he was meeting customers.

Then his boss added, “It shouldn’t matter, but it does.”

Many years ago, I took a job in retail where I learned about fashion design, brand labels and style from a woman named Sigrid. She came to work every day immaculately dressed and told me she always wore dresses or suits when she went to the doctor.

“Why?” I asked her. Her response stayed with me: “I want them to see me as a professional. And they do take me more seriously.”