What to wear

Now that I am "thirty-something" I don't feel the need to impress people with my wardrobe. I just wear what is comfortable, but doesn't make me look like a slob. I was never too much into being fashionable, and usually stuck with classics like jeans, t-shirts, and button-up shirts. The only times I remember worrying about my outfit was when my husband and I would go dancing at nightclubs in college.

The nightclubs we went to were pretty much fashion shows in themselves, with extravagant outfits including thigh high boots, leather, vinyl, and electrical tape. We never went quite that far, but I wore some outfits to nightclubs that I couldn't imagine wearing anywhere else. It was fun at the time, but we are beyond all that now.

Police gear website

You don't have to be an official policeman, fireman, or military official to wear official 5.11 tactical clothing. 5.11 tactical is the leading creator of quality gear and clothing trusted by officials who require safety, accuracy, speed and performance. Their website organizes all the products by category and prominently lists all prices for ease of shopping.

I regularly shop at Army Surplus stores for original purses, backpacks, and boots. I found many interesting items on the 5.11 tactical site as well, so I'll also be checking that site from now on. Another plus is that for orders totaling at least $50, ground shipping is free.