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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, based on your posts, I don't think you actually need links to Scandinavian brands. I think you liked a certain style of dressing and need to create a short list of must-haves and then a list of "rules" for putting together outfits. Most of what you are talking about is not that hard to find, you just need to be organized about it.

I'd start by choosing some neutral colors to build around. Black/white/brown for instance. Or olive/gray. Or brown/gray. Or all shades of brown. Or all black. Lots of ways to go here. Layering neutrals is easy, but it will be much easier to shop and put outfits together if you limited to 2-3 colors. Otherwise you wind up with a great navy coat that looks weird with all your black shoes or something.

Second, short list of items. A suggested list based on your descriptions and photos:
- 1-2 pairs slim pants, cropped just at or above ankle
- 2-2 pairs menswear inspired pants, probably with a higher waist, pleats, and pockets to get the look you want. Either cropped at angle or easy to roll to ankle
- A GREAT wool coat, either menswear-inspired, cocoon style, or maybe a slightly a-line swing coat. Something with volume and nice details
- A few terrific cold weather accessories, including a blanket scarf or two for draping
- A pair of great sneakers, either bright for contrast or in a complementary neutral
- A pile of neutral basics: short and long sleeve fitted tees for layering, maybe a couple great casual dresses or skirts, some denim

Then nail down your favorite silhouettes and when you shop, stick to your colors, your aesthetic, and your silhouettes. It takes some discipline but it's much more about the discipline than the specific shops. You could literally do this whole project at, like, H&M on the cheap and come out looking pretty good. It's about being very purposeful in your purchases and also styling things thoughtfully.[/quote]

Agree on all this — and I’m Scandinavian.  I think what appealed to you, perhaps is a kind of California cool- but with colder weather ?  That how I think of it, having lived in both.  Not a lot of pattern— [/quote]

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