AIBU to say that I've completely lost my clothes tribe and no longer know where to shop

[TiredDonut]

In my 20s I loved River Island fand then as I approached my 30s I went for Per Una. I then loved Crew Clothing which went all flowery and naff. Debenhams was then my go to, I liked Mantaray and Apricot. In my 40s I had a long love affair with Fatface and Joe Browns but they've both gone flowery.

Late 40s now and I fancy a wardrobe refresh but have no clue where to go. Phase Eight is great for posh dresses (which I have) but I want nice, quality, smart everyday clothes and I'm lost.

Next and M&S are uninspiring, I sometimes like White Stuff but it's quite pricey for not great quality.

I live in quite a rural location, so choices are limited!

HELP!!!!

No advice but I feel your pain! Almost all of my clothes are from Next and M&S these days and I just feel so bland. I look ‘fine’ but I rarely feel stylish these days.

Allsaints?

I like most of your previous choices, do miss Debenhams !
Apricot is still going and has some nice bits , online better choice than the shops .
Roman, again online, often has some nice stuff. We have a shop nearby but it tends to stock all the floral polyester numbers, but online there's a wide range.

M&S has had a resurgence for me as has, strangely, river island for more interesting bits.
Do like Apricot myself.

I love Hush right now but I work from
home and appreciate it might be too casual for some.

I'm 53 and my favourite shop is River Island! 🤣

Yes. Online debenhams is a shadow of the OG

Go and have a mooch around some charity shops or vinted?

I'm back at M&S tbh.

My wardrobe these days is full of Hush, toast , scamp and Dude, monsoon, phase 8 and Mint velvet for day and evening.
i am older than you at you at 58 but my friends in their 40s wear similar.

Try lookerio

I like Rapanui, Passenger, White Stuff and Celtic and Co for knitwear - but honestly a lot of my stuff is from supermarkets. This top is superb.

https://direct.asda.com/george/women/tops/navy-breton-striped-pocket-long-sleeve-top/GEM1107681,default,pd.html?cgid=D1M1G20C2

I find quite a lot I like in Zara

Loving the Debenhams love!

I used to do a hybrid of online and instore shopping. And return the online purchases in store.

I’m in my 40s and shop at New Look, River Island and Zara.

Sometimes find the odd item in Tesco.

Tbh I find M&S and Next dull.

I always find posts like this curious. Am 45 now I shop where I've always shopped: Zara, Mango, H&M, All Saints, Whistles mainly. Sometimes RI but rarely. Still some Topshop online. A wardrobe of good quality basics that are interchangeable, with some statement pieces. For me personally, I've always seen places like White Stuff and Fat Face as frumpy.

Seasalt

Debenhams is still available online:
https://www.debenhams.com/

Uniqlo for basics https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/home

Massimo Dutti for a bit smarter items
https://www.massimodutti.com/gb

TU at Sainsburys (online)

Roman clothing has become my favourite for tops had a gorgeous jumper I wore this week for lunch out.

Bottom half I wear trousers mostly so very boring. I'll grab something from M&S, Cotton Traders, Primark.

Dresses again M&S, Fat Face, Sea Salt, Roman.

Blouses I love Wallis, they're so well cut.

I've doubled my budget and halved my consumption. Favourite stores are now Sezane and The Fold.

Am finding that now in my mid-forties I feel much better in my clothes when they are natural materials and nicely designed with some structure.

For the same overall outlay, I'm enjoying being a little more selective and choosing more interesting styles.

God Im 35 and still wear newlook top to bottom usually. Well, it's the only place I find good jeans and the tops are canny. I've got many that I've had for years.

I’m quite a mix…House of Bruar, Joe Browns and One Hundred Stars are favourites.

Joules used to be good , Burton was good for shirts years ago there was urban outfitters , marks and Spencer are good for trendy fashion they improved every piece of clothing for females but for me jack wills
And salt rock do good clothing so maybe getting a colourful fun dress from a super cool
Surf shop that also does smart fashion, there is cotton traders .

Mint Velvet.