Thanks for serving! I was in for 11 years, so I know how you feel. My husband was in 25 and retired and bought 12!!! white shirts! He’s been through remedial wardrobe training now, though.
Do you look better in WARM colors:
ivory, tomato red, peach, orange, rust, golden yellow, lime, kelly, olive green, aqua, turquoise, teal, bright purple, caramel, chocolate brown, and gold jewelry? or
COOL colors:
white, pinks, cherry red, coral, lemon, mint, jade, hunter green, baby, royal, or navy blue, lavender, eggplant, gray, black, and silver jewelry?
Buy a few pantsuits and/or skirt suits, in neutrals from ‘your’ group.
Add shoes that match the slacks or skirts [ black with gray, navy, or black; dark brown with brown, caramel, beige. ]
Buy tops in ‘your’ brights or pastels, so the pretty colors are next to your face. Consider fitted Ts [ esp. with crochet, lace, embroidery, subtle beading ], wraps, and twinsets, and turtlenecks.
Save tanks, camisoles, halters, and logo or picture Ts for weekends.
Invest in some good jewelry, and buy a nice dress for the Christmas party!
Try:
JCPenney
Chadwicks
Newport News
Spiegel…all online,
and the sales or outlet section of department stores.

First, thank you for your service.It is appreciated.Now, the biggest piece of advice I could give you is don’t get caught up in trends.Stick with the classics.Straight leg trousers, nice mid-length skirts,button up shirts.A little more reserved.You sound very sensible so I’m sure you’ll make solid choices.You want clothes that will stand the test of time.Pinstripes will always be fashionable, as will a well cut suit!Best of luck to you in your new pursuits!