To ask how some people making looking so normal so good?

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I’m genuinely baffled, yesterday at work one of the women came in and I was blown away as I am most days. It was Friday so she was dressed a bit more casual. She only had on a pair of mom jeans, and a plain crewneck jumper, but it was to put togetherness that I couldn’t get over. Underneath her jumper, she had a long white sleeve top and the neck of the top could JUST be seen popping up from her jumper, she rolled up her jumper sleeves so you could see the white sleeves underneath, she had a pair of Adidas sambas on. It just looked so perfectly put together and thought out yet so simple at the same time. If I tried to emulate that I would look scruffy!! Just how does she do it? Anyone have any insight? I asked her and she told me where she got said items but I supppse it’s the fit that worked so well.

It depends on the neutral with black, navy, grey and beige any staining won't be noticeable and can be spot cleaned. Whites can be bleached, cream is more difficult

I couldn't open the link, it's behind paywall, but I really don't like what I've seen. We are all different that's why the world is a wonderful place!

you just need to put your phone in aeroplane mode.

Ah you learn something new every day! I still couldn't see most of the images. I take your point, but again that's the reason I don't buy into trends and would rather just have a stable classic wardrobe consisting of staples that would never or almost never go out of style. It's not only economical but also good for the environment and most importantly makes me feel happy when I look at an organised colour coordinated set of clothes.

You see I would say I could probably do the same for you 😂 Neither of those things are difficult to think to do but glad you got the benefit of your session.

@polkaloca
Because I used to be a buyer (lots of friends still in the industry) and things change, that's the cycle of fashion. Yes, the classic look will always be around just like trainers or jeans will always be around but it doesn't mean that every influencer or stylist or SM will be pushing that particular thing/look.

Yes, a good example is the Audrey Hepburn look that used to be all over pinterest & instagram 10-15 years ago - ballet flats, Breton stripes top and form fitting cigarette trousers. Now the trousers that are considered classic are much looser, stripes are so 'millennial' and shoes tend to be chunkier or sneakers.

You can still buy those pieces but they are not considered 'trendy'.

I had something like this for make-up. I used to be pretty good at it but now I am almost 40 a smokey eye and contouring does not fit me that much. I'd rather not use the limited free time I have on researching make-up trends and products, and having a session with a make-up artist who showed me three basic looks (day/evening date/glamour) was pricey but the value for money was great.

Well ballet flats have never gone out of style and are very much on trend for 2025
https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/ballet-pump-trend

Ditto breton stripes, are very much on trend and are not going anywhere fast https://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/how-to-style-stripes/869082

Slim leg trousers have always been around even if the trend is for looser styles - one doesn't cancel the other one out https://www.whowhatwear.com/hm-cigarette-trousers

Breton stripes tops and ballet shoes are just what is on trend now.

Ballet pumps are back on trend, people still wore them 5 years ago but they weren't on trend, there is a difference. They are updated now too with straps, buckles, toe shapes etc as per the Vogue article. Even classics get updated when they become a trend piece again. And stripes are back but vertical, bigger and bolder stripes will look more current than a breton from years ago.

Couldn’t let this massive lie pass uncommented on.

Lots of shops absolutely do not do size 9 shoes but that is a whole other thread

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Lots of shops do sell size 9, in fact most shoe shops do- if you want mens shoes.

Completely agree that women's size 9 are not readily available, even 8 can be a struggle.

Really? one of my colleagues is an 8/9 & the other is a 9. They are always going on about there being so much more choice now. They have shoes from places like below
Office, Russell & Bromley, New Look, Birkenstock, Dr Martens, Teva, Asos, Net a Porter, Topshop - I don't think I shop anywhere different to them show wise.

shoe wise!

Not if you're apple shaped, like me! A protruding stomach literally ruins the line of every outfit, petite or no. :(

Quite. What they actually sell is an EU 42 and call it a 9. It's an 8.

I love this thread! I’ve already ordered a few basics and I’m planning a clear out of my wardrobe. I know several women who look amazing and well put together in jeans and a jumper but I can never pull it off.
I’ve never liked jewellery but I’m starting to change my mind, a few classy pieces looks great and lifts an outfit. Now to my question, I lack sense of style so can someone give me an idea of what key pieces of jewellery I should go for. It needs to be timeless and simple, I don’t want to pay hundreds but I’m looking for quality. I’d like to wear it most days to compliment my outfits.

Pretty sure they occasionally wear or wore colours for events but generally speaking Caroline (Carolyn?) Besette Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, Angeline Jolie and Jennifer Anniston, gwyneth Paltrow and Hayley beiber tend/tended to stick to a neutral colour palette

im sure there will be occasions where they didn’t but on the whole they stick to a neutral look

Also Meghan Marckle

Meghan Marckle does look great in neutrals. She is rich, slim and very pretty which also helps. Plus always perfect hair.

And this is why ironing makes a difference! An ironed T-shirt and jeans can look completely different to the same one not ironed.

It depends on your size and colouring to what suits you, but I’ve got quite a few delicate silver and diamond necklaces from H Samuel. Theres often sales on too and reasonably priced.

Same! Plus I have big boobs too. Even though I'm a size 6/8, 28FF boobs, short torso, apple shape, 5 '1 means that it's very difficult to get it right even with the right clothes.

I discovered that layering necklaces gave my jewellery more impact - so two, three at the most, simple chains of different lengths, including maybe one pendant. If you look on the Monica Vinader website you will see lots of examples of this. I have gradually built up a collection from there, thanks to generous Christmas and birthday presents from DH, but they do have sales.

I wear a garmin watch and I’m not sure it works together with jewellery, or what do you fashionistas think? Can I wear a sports watch and a bracelet for example?