Anonymous
Post 02/24/2013 11:06     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I go to NYC, LA, or Europe for quality, stylish clothes at mid-range prices. The DC area just sucks for clothing. You can do ok at Barneys Co-Op but you have to watch the racks there like a hawk (esp for sizes bigger than 2/4) and who has time to do that? Plus, a lot of what I find at Barneys really isn't acceptable for my office and it's often very expensive unless you catch a sale. My colleague really likes Saks, but it's a bit out of my price range.

LL Bean, etc are ok for weekend basics. Just not formal enough for work.



You go to Europe for clothes but Saks is out of your price range?

Alrighty then...


PP here - sometimes I get sent there for work. Ditto LA and NYC.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2013 11:02     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Anonymous wrote:I go to NYC, LA, or Europe for quality, stylish clothes at mid-range prices. The DC area just sucks for clothing. You can do ok at Barneys Co-Op but you have to watch the racks there like a hawk (esp for sizes bigger than 2/4) and who has time to do that? Plus, a lot of what I find at Barneys really isn't acceptable for my office and it's often very expensive unless you catch a sale. My colleague really likes Saks, but it's a bit out of my price range.

LL Bean, etc are ok for weekend basics. Just not formal enough for work.



You go to Europe for clothes but Saks is out of your price range?

Alrighty then...
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2013 11:00     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
I go to NYC, LA, or Europe for quality, stylish clothes at mid-range prices. The DC area just sucks for clothing. You can do ok at Barneys Co-Op but you have to watch the racks there like a hawk (esp for sizes bigger than 2/4) and who has time to do that? Plus, a lot of what I find at Barneys really isn't acceptable for my office and it's often very expensive unless you catch a sale. My colleague really likes Saks, but it's a bit out of my price range.

LL Bean, etc are ok for weekend basics. Just not formal enough for work.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2013 10:44     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
So it's the polyester in the blouses that makes them stink? I thought it was me? Clearly I'm naive on these things -- I definitely have a couple blouses that I can only wear once, and then have to launder because they just get too stinky otherwise.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 16:01     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Anonymous wrote:NP here, I'm not a fan of LLBean etc for clothes (besides ca,ping stuff) but I agree the polyester situation has gotten out of control!

Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, the Gap, the Limited etc. -- all my usual go tos for basic work shirts are almost all 100 % polyester.

Are there women who don't stink after wearing polyester all day at work?


OP here. This is my problem. The stores that used to sell quality are now selling polyester but at the same or higher prices than before.

I would try LL Bean, Eddie Bauer, etc. for basics, but nothing more.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 15:46     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
NP here, I'm not a fan of LLBean etc for clothes (besides ca,ping stuff) but I agree the polyester situation has gotten out of control!

Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, the Gap, the Limited etc. -- all my usual go tos for basic work shirts are almost all 100 % polyester.

Are there women who don't stink after wearing polyester all day at work?
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 15:44     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Wasn't the OP asking for stylish?
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 15:38     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Anonymous wrote:Oh my god. Do you people consider ll bean stylish? Come on!


I am the first PP- I realize they're not stylish but if you need quality basics, it's a start!
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 15:37     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Here are the brands I like:

Elie Tahari
J. Crew
Boden
Banana Republic (I wouldn't say it's great quality but for causal things it's okay)
Athleta and Lucy (for workout clothes)
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 13:51     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Oh my god. Do you people consider ll bean stylish? Come on!
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 13:31     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
What's your definition of "stylish," OP?
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 13:04     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
I like Lands End Canvas, too.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 12:46     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
I was going to say LL Bean too! Love their stuff.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 11:47     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Well the fancy pants DCUMs might shut me down here- but I am really into LLBean and Eddie Bauer these days, mostly because of the unconditional guarantee. I mean you can't find black-tie clothes there, but for simple stuff- pants, skirts, tshirts, etc. it is good quality.
Anonymous
Post 02/22/2013 10:51     Subject: Where to Buy Quality, Stylish Clothes?
Everything at the mall stores is polyester!