DCUM; dress me like a rich woman

[Anonymous]

I think I can help, OP. And I don't think your question is odd or trying to be something you are not. I get it. I also will tell you, you don't have to spend outrageous amounts of money to get the look I think you are going for.

Sheath Dresses: Good if slim body build- Anne Taylor is fine sometimes, but Theory is great. Max Mara if you really want to spend the money. Strangely, Limited has some nice sheath dresses in the fall and winter.

Trench: A must have. Black, Tan, or Navy is best for a classic look. If you want to spend-- Burberry is the classic. Thigh length. Otherwise, Banana Republic, and JCREW often have very decent trench coats.

Ballet Flats: Fine but frumpy on a lot of legs. I would go for a classic wedge in the summer and if a ballet flat try to find one with a bit of a wedge type heel (Cole Haan Nike)

Boots: Nice riding and under jean boots. Cognac color or dark rich brown.

Jeans: Slim cut, not necessarily skinny. Darker wash. Get professionally hemmed if you need to and have them keep the stitching at the bottom.

Blouses: A go to. Range from Tory Burch, to Jcrew, to Lilly, to Theory. Silk or all cotton. Fit key. Sometimes flowy is good with white denim and wedges, sometimes a slimmer cut button down with slim dark jeans is a great look

Jackets: 1-2 exceptionally well fitting (get tailored) blazer type jackets. Max Mara, JCrew, etc. I would get a navy one and something fun.

Barbour Jacket - may be too "country" for you, but a nice look that a lot of women like.

Cashmere long sweaters or vneck. Rarely crew neck. Wear nice blouse with sharp collar underneath or nothing and a simply necklace (diamond like small pendant or similar). Long cozy ones but slim cut not big an bulky with a very well fitting tee underneath in black, white, or grey.

Wrap over coat in wool. Max Mara

Dresses: Jude Connally for summer. Lilly fine too. Or simple white or tan linen from Theory or similar.

Jewelry: minimal. Studs, nice watch, not too crazy ring, simple necklace.

Nails. Short and clear or very light polish. Brownish color ok in the fall/winter

Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

Bathing suit: Simple black or navy bikini if you can pull it off or one piece. White if you really have a great body. Havianas (flip flops) or Jack Rogers cute for beach/pool

Patagonia down jacket/sweater jacket

Hope this helps! Obviously this is a pretty basic lists and in some ways not that much "fun" so of course incorporate your personality. I like to mix colors a lot of people wouldn't wear together and I like scarves in the winter. I also love a good funky sundress.

Have fun!

[Anonymous]

I'm rich and I dress how I want.

Be who you are - not a barbie doll you think people want you to be.

[Anonymous]

Old LL Bean cords, duck boots, barn jacket

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I can help, OP. And I don't think your question is odd or trying to be something you are not. I get it. I also will tell you, you don't have to spend outrageous amounts of money to get the look I think you are going for.

Sheath Dresses: Good if slim body build- Anne Taylor is fine sometimes, but Theory is great. Max Mara if you really want to spend the money. Strangely, Limited has some nice sheath dresses in the fall and winter.

Trench: A must have. Black, Tan, or Navy is best for a classic look. If you want to spend-- Burberry is the classic. Thigh length. Otherwise, Banana Republic, and JCREW often have very decent trench coats.

Ballet Flats: Fine but frumpy on a lot of legs. I would go for a classic wedge in the summer and if a ballet flat try to find one with a bit of a wedge type heel (Cole Haan Nike)

Boots: Nice riding and under jean boots. Cognac color or dark rich brown.

Jeans: Slim cut, not necessarily skinny. Darker wash. Get professionally hemmed if you need to and have them keep the stitching at the bottom.

Blouses: A go to. Range from Tory Burch, to Jcrew, to Lilly, to Theory. Silk or all cotton. Fit key. Sometimes flowy is good with white denim and wedges, sometimes a slimmer cut button down with slim dark jeans is a great look

Jackets: 1-2 exceptionally well fitting (get tailored) blazer type jackets. Max Mara, JCrew, etc. I would get a navy one and something fun.

Barbour Jacket - may be too "country" for you, but a nice look that a lot of women like.

Cashmere long sweaters or vneck. Rarely crew neck. Wear nice blouse with sharp collar underneath or nothing and a simply necklace (diamond like small pendant or similar). Long cozy ones but slim cut not big an bulky with a very well fitting tee underneath in black, white, or grey.

Wrap over coat in wool. Max Mara

Dresses: Jude Connally for summer. Lilly fine too. Or simple white or tan linen from Theory or similar.

Jewelry: minimal. Studs, nice watch, not too crazy ring, simple necklace.

Nails. Short and clear or very light polish. Brownish color ok in the fall/winter

Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

Bathing suit: Simple black or navy bikini if you can pull it off or one piece. White if you really have a great body. Havianas (flip flops) or Jack Rogers cute for beach/pool

Patagonia down jacket/sweater jacket

Hope this helps! Obviously this is a pretty basic lists and in some ways not that much "fun" so of course incorporate your personality. I like to mix colors a lot of people wouldn't wear together and I like scarves in the winter. I also love a good funky sundress.

Have fun!

This is OP. Thank you so very much for your wonderfully detailed suggestions!

I definitely have been eyeing Burberry trenches and want to get one that fits since I am very petite. Great thinking on those YSL bags. Thank you so much!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you aren't wealthy, you can't look the part. They will spot last season's dress a mile away.

She said rich. Not wealthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

PP, great advice. Do you know if you can buy bags that are not "it" but are still new? I'm lucking out on finding anything that is not this season, and I hate the colors this season. I would love a new past season bag.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

PP, great advice. Do you know if you can buy bags that are not "it" but are still new? I'm lucking out on finding anything that is not this season, and I hate the colors this season. I would love a new past season bag.

It won't be new, but upscale consignment shops have previous season bags. You can always take it to a shoe repair place & get it refurbished, which helps a lot.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You know who has an incredible wardrobe? President Meyer on VEEP. She always looks phenomenal. Dress like she does.

I agree with this. Her collection of sheath dresses is incredible.

Right? Is there a website somewhere that lists her wardrobe? Because she always looks amazing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I can help, OP. And I don't think your question is odd or trying to be something you are not. I get it. I also will tell you, you don't have to spend outrageous amounts of money to get the look I think you are going for.

(Not op) What a great list, you know your stuff.

[Anonymous]

I spent years working in a business that catered to rich people--the kind of rich people we rarely see, actually, because they're so cocooned in their wealth. What I've noticed about really rich women is that they have a polish from head to toe. Their skin is obviously cared for, their haircut is impeccable, and they have no ragged cuticles or loose threads or stray hairs. Every item they wear is polished and well kept. The look can be simple, but the details stand out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

PP, great advice. Do you know if you can buy bags that are not "it" but are still new? I'm lucking out on finding anything that is not this season, and I hate the colors this season. I would love a new past season bag.

The Real Real sometimes has new with tags bags and Poshmark need to search with that criteria. The real real is good about describing condition and just like a car that's value drops after being driven off the lot, there are good bags out there not technically new but in excellent condition. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

PP, great advice. Do you know if you can buy bags that are not "it" but are still new? I'm lucking out on finding anything that is not this season, and I hate the colors this season. I would love a new past season bag.

The Real Real sometimes has new with tags bags and Poshmark need to search with that criteria. The real real is good about describing condition and just like a car that's value drops after being driven off the lot, there are good bags out there not technically new but in excellent condition. Good luck!

Thanks so much for the good info. The real real is already (after two visits) blocking me from looking without logging in. I am morally opposed to websites like that, but if it is as good as you say it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I spent years working in a business that catered to rich people--the kind of rich people we rarely see, actually, because they're so cocooned in their wealth. What I've noticed about really rich women is that they have a polish from head to toe. Their skin is obviously cared for, their haircut is impeccable, and they have no ragged cuticles or loose threads or stray hairs. Every item they wear is polished and well kept. The look can be simple, but the details stand out.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I can help, OP. And I don't think your question is odd or trying to be something you are not. I get it. I also will tell you, you don't have to spend outrageous amounts of money to get the look I think you are going for.

Sheath Dresses: Good if slim body build- Anne Taylor is fine sometimes, but Theory is great. Max Mara if you really want to spend the money. Strangely, Limited has some nice sheath dresses in the fall and winter.

Trench: A must have. Black, Tan, or Navy is best for a classic look. If you want to spend-- Burberry is the classic. Thigh length. Otherwise, Banana Republic, and JCREW often have very decent trench coats.

Ballet Flats: Fine but frumpy on a lot of legs. I would go for a classic wedge in the summer and if a ballet flat try to find one with a bit of a wedge type heel (Cole Haan Nike)

Boots: Nice riding and under jean boots. Cognac color or dark rich brown.

Jeans: Slim cut, not necessarily skinny. Darker wash. Get professionally hemmed if you need to and have them keep the stitching at the bottom.

Blouses: A go to. Range from Tory Burch, to Jcrew, to Lilly, to Theory. Silk or all cotton. Fit key. Sometimes flowy is good with white denim and wedges, sometimes a slimmer cut button down with slim dark jeans is a great look

Jackets: 1-2 exceptionally well fitting (get tailored) blazer type jackets. Max Mara, JCrew, etc. I would get a navy one and something fun.

Barbour Jacket - may be too "country" for you, but a nice look that a lot of women like.

Cashmere long sweaters or vneck. Rarely crew neck. Wear nice blouse with sharp collar underneath or nothing and a simply necklace (diamond like small pendant or similar). Long cozy ones but slim cut not big an bulky with a very well fitting tee underneath in black, white, or grey.

Wrap over coat in wool. Max Mara

Dresses: Jude Connally for summer. Lilly fine too. Or simple white or tan linen from Theory or similar.

Jewelry: minimal. Studs, nice watch, not too crazy ring, simple necklace.

Nails. Short and clear or very light polish. Brownish color ok in the fall/winter

Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

Bathing suit: Simple black or navy bikini if you can pull it off or one piece. White if you really have a great body. Havianas (flip flops) or Jack Rogers cute for beach/pool

Patagonia down jacket/sweater jacket

Hope this helps! Obviously this is a pretty basic lists and in some ways not that much "fun" so of course incorporate your personality. I like to mix colors a lot of people wouldn't wear together and I like scarves in the winter. I also love a good funky sundress.

Have fun!

Love this! Are you a professional in the field?
If anyone can post compatible links, that'd be great.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bag: There are a lot of good bags out there around 3-400. I recommend strongly against the big logo thing. You can get a Yves Saint Laurent muse, which is now not an "it" bag but a classic on line for about 400. Downtown Bag by YSL nice too and can get on line (try the real real) for a decent price. For casual Marc Jacobs, there are also some nicer bags in the Marc Jacobs line. No Louis Vuitton please, or Gucci that is with logo all over. Simple suede Gucci that is not screaming Gucci is fine. Chloe bag would be great but expensive. Celine same. If money is an issues, try Rebecca Minkoff nice used. Again Real Real or PoshMark are good sources.

PP, great advice. Do you know if you can buy bags that are not "it" but are still new? I'm lucking out on finding anything that is not this season, and I hate the colors this season. I would love a new past season bag.

The Real Real sometimes has new with tags bags and Poshmark need to search with that criteria. The real real is good about describing condition and just like a car that's value drops after being driven off the lot, there are good bags out there not technically new but in excellent condition. Good luck!

Thanks so much for the good info. The real real is already (after two visits) blocking me from looking without logging in. I am morally opposed to websites like that, but if it is as good as you say it is.

It's a good one! I don't get email from them so I'd say no issues at all and you can often return their items which I appreciate !