A brand that says subtle luxury. Not in your face.

[Anonymous]

Ulla Johnson is hideous and the opposite of understated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cargo pants, duster jacket, white gloves with long sleeves, aquashoes, tie dye underwear. Simple but elegant classics.

+1 don’t underestimate a good pair of aquashoes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Isabel Marant

Max Mara

Loro Piana cashmere

Stella McCartney

It’s too bad stores like Barney’s and Henri Bendel are out of business bc they basically curated this stuff for you.

Try Relish.

Relish is great, I don't think they carry any of those brands, and they don't focus on understated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Veronica Beard (You could get everything you need here)
Vince
L’Agence (great blazers)
Ulla Johnson
Max Mara
Nili Lotan
Denim - Mother and Ayr

How is L'Agence sizing?

[Anonymous]

I wear a lot of Vince and their casual tops are buttery and soft.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada are timeless classics

Though most aren’t subtle.

[Anonymous]

Hermes.

[Anonymous]

Roberto Collina

[Anonymous]

What are aqua shoes?? Are they for wearing in water?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am finally at my goal weight and I would like to splurge on some beautiful items. Sometimes my taste level is not good. I am drawn to hideous things. I’m not sure why. I need help. I am almost 45. Nice jeans and sharp casual wear is what I am looking for.

Norma Kamali
https://normakamali.com/

Max Mara
https://us.maxmara.com/

Loewe
https://www.loewe.com/usa/en/women/womenswear

Prada
https://www.prada.com/us/en/women/ready_to_wear.html

Prada is so ugly. Those huge logos! Not subtle at all.

[Anonymous]

OP. - I am the same age and I am also drawn to quirky things. Left to my own devices, my aesthetic veers to some combination of punk rock, art teacher, and MoMa museum store - the objects, not the scarves and jewelry.

Here’s my formula - invest in well tailored and well fitting basics. Follow some people whose style you admire on TikTok and Instagram for outfit inspiration but also to keep up on changes in the cut of pants and jackets. Updating your basic slacks and jacket to the current style every 2-3 years is what makes you look polished and not frumpy. Once you get the basics down, you can wear a fun top, fun shoes, or a loud piece of jewelry. Just one per outfit.

Anthropologie makes some fun printed sweaters and blouses. I tend to get one loud, kooky thing per season and then consign it after a year. The challenge with gorgeous, but loud clothes like a fun Marimekko dress for summer is that they are memorable.

I also recommend trying a rental subscription like Rent the Runway to test out your size in different brands and find your style.

[Anonymous]

Loewe

[Anonymous]

How is L'Agence sizing?

TTT to slightly small in fitted items

[Anonymous]

Is this thread for real? Who wears $725 blouses? Most people wouldn't know the kind of money being spent here - unless you are going out for a fancy ball or something.

I like the poster a page or two back that said - focus on well fitting clothes. Even the most expensive clothing will look like shit if not fitting well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. - I am the same age and I am also drawn to quirky things. Left to my own devices, my aesthetic veers to some combination of punk rock, art teacher, and MoMa museum store - the objects, not the scarves and jewelry.

Here’s my formula - invest in well tailored and well fitting basics. Follow some people whose style you admire on TikTok and Instagram for outfit inspiration but also to keep up on changes in the cut of pants and jackets. Updating your basic slacks and jacket to the current style every 2-3 years is what makes you look polished and not frumpy. Once you get the basics down, you can wear a fun top, fun shoes, or a loud piece of jewelry. Just one per outfit.

Anthropologie makes some fun printed sweaters and blouses. I tend to get one loud, kooky thing per season and then consign it after a year. The challenge with gorgeous, but loud clothes like a fun Marimekko dress for summer is that they are memorable.

I also recommend trying a rental subscription like Rent the Runway to test out your size in different brands and find your style.

Also I think it helps if you explain what price point you consider luxury or who your social circle is. Are you really looking for Max Mara and Akris or are you actually looking for Theory and Vince? Also unless you are in NYC or Chicago, I think small boutiques tent to cater to what I used to call “The St John crowd”. If you aren’t hosting fundraising lunches at the country club, you don’t need Max Mara to look sharp at school pick-up. New clothes in the latest colors and styles go a long way. One of the sharpest looking colleagues I know wears almost all Theory and MM LaFleur. I am sure DCUM designer harpies will scoff at MM LaFleur, but for office business casual, it’s so much nicer than Ann Taylor and J Crew - it’s basically way J Crew used to be when we were 23, OP.