This may seem like a silly question, but it's one that I ask myself a lot. Let me explain why. I am a 29 year old man that has worked in retail and fashion in one way or another for the better part of the last 12 years. I like to think that I am somewhat knowledgeable about the goings on in the business, but of course there are things that I miss.
Over the last few years my own personal style has evolved (or devolved depending on how you look at it.) At one point I was only wearing collared shirts, dress pants and stylish shoes. Over time, and with a change in the industry I was working in, my style shifted to that of the action sports industry. Hoodies, slacks and skateboards became my norm, and I am sure you could count the number of times I wore a collared shirt on two hands, including the several weddings I attended last year.
Now I work in the Tennis industry. It's a fantastic industry to work in, but it is not a stylish one. My daily wardrobe has devolved to track pants and tee's, and I struggle to find my footing back in the industry I love. I go to events, or take a walk in Yorkdale Mall, and I don't think I fit in with what is stylish. Could it have passed me by?
I feel like I have aged a lot in the last two years. I get called "sir" a lot... A LOT, and I get funny looks from sales associates when they see me looking at something that I am sure they think I am too old for. 29 years old isn't over the hill is it? At some point I will need to decide on what I am going to do regarding my plans for the future and my dream of owning my own retail operation. I hope I won't be completely out of touch by then.
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