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[quote=Anonymous][quote=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!  [/quote]

These are all terrific suggestions. I would also suggest Brooks Brothers. It is classic and their clothes are really well-made and stand up year after year. [/quote]

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