Clothes for middle-aged folks

[Anonymous]

Hi all-
I’m trying to find affordable, quality clothes that are classic in style (no short cut tops, jungle print or high rise pants, etc). Any suggestions?

[Anonymous]

Some variation of this can be found pretty much everywhere, from stores like Nordstrom to options like everlane.

Affordable and quality mean different things to different people. Maybe look at places like everlane first. If you dislike either the affordability, the quality, or the classic-ness, then you will have narrowed down your focus a bit.

I get your question though. Decades ago I could have simply responded with: Woodies and Lord and Taylor. Then added in Hecht’s if you wanted more affordability, Saks if you wanted a higher quality, and Talbots if you wanted to go harder core on the classic part.

[Anonymous]

I shop a bit of everywhere. Dior for jackets and sheath dresses, classic levis for jeans, couple silk blouses, Quince knit blazer for a casual layer. Ferragamo for pumps, Christian Louboutin for a pair of classic heels, Max Mara for my wool coat (pick your fav color, they can dye the wool to order if you call or talk in person), vintage LV trench w/ removable liner, and a few Skims bodysuits to layer under the silk blouses or wear in spring/summer.

Rolex for my watch, Cartier for my earrings/wedding band, Mikimoto pearl necklace worn almost daily. A couple Hermés carres to add color. Old as dirt LV Epi Zippy Wallet. Bags are small Hermés Kelly (I have black and brown, both with gold hardware) and 1 large Le Pliage for travel days. Evening events I do not carry a bag/purse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I shop a bit of everywhere. Dior for jackets and sheath dresses, classic levis for jeans, couple silk blouses, Quince knit blazer for a casual layer. Ferragamo for pumps, Christian Louboutin for a pair of classic heels, Max Mara for my wool coat (pick your fav color, they can dye the wool to order if you call or talk in person), vintage LV trench w/ removable liner, and a few Skims bodysuits to layer under the silk blouses or wear in spring/summer.

Rolex for my watch, Cartier for my earrings/wedding band, Mikimoto pearl necklace worn almost daily. A couple Hermés carres to add color. Old as dirt LV Epi Zippy Wallet. Bags are small Hermés Kelly (I have black and brown, both with gold hardware) and 1 large Le Pliage for travel days. Evening events I do not carry a bag/purse.

Skims? No.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I shop a bit of everywhere. Dior for jackets and sheath dresses, classic levis for jeans, couple silk blouses, Quince knit blazer for a casual layer. Ferragamo for pumps, Christian Louboutin for a pair of classic heels, Max Mara for my wool coat (pick your fav color, they can dye the wool to order if you call or talk in person), vintage LV trench w/ removable liner, and a few Skims bodysuits to layer under the silk blouses or wear in spring/summer.

Rolex for my watch, Cartier for my earrings/wedding band, Mikimoto pearl necklace worn almost daily. A couple Hermés carres to add color. Old as dirt LV Epi Zippy Wallet. Bags are small Hermés Kelly (I have black and brown, both with gold hardware) and 1 large Le Pliage for travel days. Evening events I do not carry a bag/purse.

We clearly have different definitions of affordable.

[Anonymous]

Depending on the area, but Nordstroms frequently has different shops within the store. There is a lesser priced section of simpler, more traditional clothes. Macy's has the same type of department. There are usually in out of the way parts of the store.

[Anonymous]

I dress more interestingly now in my 40s than I ever did before. I have a nice figure and better understand how to dress it.

I like Poshmark, OP, and often buy vintage collections of Anthro. Not only is it cheaper, but that way I don't have the same clothes as everyone else. I buy staples on sale at J Crew (just bought a new batch of their tissue turtlenecks at $19.50 each!).

[Anonymous]

Loft, Gap, Old Navy, Jcrew

[Anonymous]

I would suggest Everlane, Quince, Frank and Eileen, and Vince. Very few prints and all well made.

[Anonymous]

I shop a bit of everywhere. Dior for jackets and sheath dresses, classic levis for jeans, couple silk blouses, Quince knit blazer for a casual layer. Ferragamo for pumps, Christian Louboutin for a pair of classic heels, Max Mara for my wool coat (pick your fav color, they can dye the wool to order if you call or talk in person), vintage LV trench w/ removable liner, and a few Skims bodysuits to layer under the silk blouses or wear in spring/summer.

Rolex for my watch, Cartier for my earrings/wedding band, Mikimoto pearl necklace worn almost daily. A couple Hermés carres to add color. Old as dirt LV Epi Zippy Wallet. Bags are small Hermés Kelly (I have black and brown, both with gold hardware) and 1 large Le Pliage for travel days. Evening events I do not carry a bag/purse.

I have to think this is an ironic / parody post.

[Anonymous]

Madewell is an affordable option with a lot of not-overly-trendy pieces. Some of their items skew younger, but I'm in my 40s and have bought jeans, tees, sweaters, and dresses there that are pretty classic and fit my middle-aged body well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I shop a bit of everywhere. Dior for jackets and sheath dresses, classic levis for jeans, couple silk blouses, Quince knit blazer for a casual layer. Ferragamo for pumps, Christian Louboutin for a pair of classic heels, Max Mara for my wool coat (pick your fav color, they can dye the wool to order if you call or talk in person), vintage LV trench w/ removable liner, and a few Skims bodysuits to layer under the silk blouses or wear in spring/summer.

Rolex for my watch, Cartier for my earrings/wedding band, Mikimoto pearl necklace worn almost daily. A couple Hermés carres to add color. Old as dirt LV Epi Zippy Wallet. Bags are small Hermés Kelly (I have black and brown, both with gold hardware) and 1 large Le Pliage for travel days. Evening events I do not carry a bag/purse.

Sounds like you have an incredible sense of style. Love it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I shop a bit of everywhere. Dior for jackets and sheath dresses, classic levis for jeans, couple silk blouses, Quince knit blazer for a casual layer. Ferragamo for pumps, Christian Louboutin for a pair of classic heels, Max Mara for my wool coat (pick your fav color, they can dye the wool to order if you call or talk in person), vintage LV trench w/ removable liner, and a few Skims bodysuits to layer under the silk blouses or wear in spring/summer.

Rolex for my watch, Cartier for my earrings/wedding band, Mikimoto pearl necklace worn almost daily. A couple Hermés carres to add color. Old as dirt LV Epi Zippy Wallet. Bags are small Hermés Kelly (I have black and brown, both with gold hardware) and 1 large Le Pliage for travel days. Evening events I do not carry a bag/purse.

I have to think this is an ironic / parody post.

Are you always this cynical?

[Anonymous]

Are you always this cynical?

OP specified “affordable.” What serious response would list Dior and Cartier?