SO: where do you shop if you’re 35-40?

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Anonymous wrote:38 for another week

Madewell
Shopbop
Poshmark
Lululemon (love their tee shirts and underwear)
J Crew (seriously hit or miss for the past 4 yrs)
Uniqlo
Everlane

Happy early birthday!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Um… LL Bean, TJ Maxx, and Costco. Not recommending, just answering the question.

This made me laugh. And is where I’m at too

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Anonymous wrote:I shop on Poshmark. Older stuff is better made, plus second hand is cheaper and better for the environment.

What do you mean by “older stuff”? Serious question. What brands?

When I first started working, 15 years ago, women’s professional clothing had features that now are very hard to find: fully lined pants, 100% wool, shell buttons, hidden zippers, 100% silk etc.

Some brands that had these features then and now typically don’t include: Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, J Crew, and Banana Republic. Talbots to some extent.

Many people buy designer on Poshmark as well.

NP. I’m right there with you in wishing I had stocked up on these items before they changed. I even have Gap sweaters from 10-12 years ago that I still wear (or would if they still fit). But I have a really hard time sorting through Poshmark to find diamonds in the rough. Maybe I’m just not doing it right. How are you figuring out the appropriate time period a piece was manufactured?

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Anonymous wrote:anywhere you d*mn well please.

OP here. Fair enough! I’m asking because i want to blend in. I want to look like the average of every other woman my age. My personality is loud enough.

LOL don’t blend in OP. As a bland person, I can tell you the world needs loud personalities - and creative clothing - too.

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Anonymous wrote:Nadaam for cashmere. Uniqlo for basics like t-shirts and linen buttondowns. Eileen Fisher for black skinny pants. Ann Mashburn for blouses and accessories. J. Crew for their blazers. Ferragamo, Chanel and Hermes for shoes. Nike and Superga for sneakers. MaxMara for coats.

I’m 36. I tend to buy very simple clothes, but go for higher quality when it makes sense to. Then I wear things to death.

Same. Plus Maje and Sandro too. I have very few clothes, but they're high quality.

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I've been digging Club Monaco and Aritiza lately. I also find fun things at Mango. I have a pair of Mango shoes that are comparable to my Ferragamos and were a lot less expensive. Also been checking out Frank & Eileen, Maje, and Nordstrom is an easy place to find stuff. I keep trying Everlane, but then never find something I like. JCrew and Banana Republic have been surprising me lately too, in a good way.

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36

Nordstrom, Madewell, Anthro for "nicer" stuff

Banana Republic and J Crew for work

Basics/casual from Old Navy and Target

[Anonymous]

Vince
Intermix
Max Mara
BA &SH
Paige and Mother jeans
Frame
A little Theory if not frumpy
Jenni Kayne
Occasionally J. Crew
Saks
Club Monaco
Neiman Marcus cashmere
Naadam cashmere
Alo athletic and ath-leisure
Christine Dawn dresses
Staud dresses and bags
Ann Mashburn
Isabel Marant boots
Sezane
La Ligne
Nili Lotan
Ulla Johnson
Demelier bags
Brochu Walker
Veja sneakers
Moreau bags
Elyse Walker
Celine bags
A little Ralph Lauren (the higher end labels)

I’m 52 fwiw so not your exact demographic. Kids older teens.

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I don’t understand the attraction of Poshmark. I don’t want to dig through a virtual bargain bin of possibly damaged items for a “deal”.

OP - on your budget, look at J Crew Factory. The number of items for sale each season is fairly limited and it is easy to put together an outfit from the coordinated items. Similar to Target in price and quality. Watch for sales.

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the attraction of Poshmark. I don’t want to dig through a virtual bargain bin of possibly damaged items for a “deal”.

OP - on your budget, look at J Crew Factory. The number of items for sale each season is fairly limited and it is easy to put together an outfit from the coordinated items. Similar to Target in price and quality. Watch for sales.

Also Ann Taylor and Loft - with a big caveat. Some seasons are total duds so it varies. Only buy on sale, it’s not worth full price. If a season has a color palette you like, get a few pieces. Watch for the florals and prints and avoid unless you LOVE one - they can be pretty frumpy and aging if you are not careful.

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I'm 38. I'm postpartum but will be same size as my 20s (0/2) once I wean and lose these last 10 lbs.

Aritzia for basics
Saks/Off 5th
Nordstrom/Rack
Revolve for special occasion

[Anonymous]

I hear you op. 39. Target and kohl’s mostly. It’s hard but I feel like I find cute enough stuff there and just go with it multiple colors.

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TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Macy's.

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Shopbop
J Crew blazers
Lululemon
Sweaty Betty
AG and Rag and Bone Denim
Vince and Theory - cashmere sweaters
Rebecca Taylor - blouses/dresses
Rails - casual button downs

No longer shop at Anthro, Madewell or any of the Ann Taylor brands - the quality is terrible.

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Anonymous wrote:39

Shopbop
J Crew blazers
Lululemon
Sweaty Betty
AG and Rag and Bone Denim
Vince and Theory - cashmere sweaters
Rebecca Taylor - blouses/dresses
Rails - casual button downs

No longer shop at Anthro, Madewell or any of the Ann Taylor brands - the quality is terrible.

I’m very similar