Shopping aged 40

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I can no longer find anything I like in the likes of joules, white stuff, gap, H&M or Boden.
I have hush a go, I'm reasonably comfortable with their price points but not sure their stuff is really me.
I've always held off buying from whistles and jigsaw because I felt it was too good and expensive for me but I'm left wondering if they're the only stores left for me?
I like to buy from just a couple of places as I find that easier once I'm happy with their pricing, sizing and returns policies.
What to do?

42 here.

arket
Cos
& other stories
H&M (their premium ranges)
Hush
Baukjen
all saints
Massimo dutti

Always in the sale though!

I get beautiful quality items from Tommy Hilfiger of all places. I avoid the logos but they do plenty of plain stuff. It lasts forever

Thanks 0ly I will check out Tommy Hilfiger

Yes ive got lovely work trousers from tommy in the last few years

Usually a Whistles/Jigsaw fan but Warehouse have some fab work tops in at the moment, at least they look good - will report back once my order arrives!

Ooh thanks to those who have recommended Arket, just had a look on their website and I LOVE. Hadn't heard of them before. Will check out their Covent Garden store this week

I like Zara, H&M and buy the odd thing from New Look for affordable fun stuff that looks reasonably current. Then charity shop or uniqlo for plainer work stuff. I like & Other Stories though I think it’s pretty overpriced.

I go through phases of EBay buying for work and for stuff for wearing in my own time but have bought quite a few dud things. I am not sure Ebay is really saving me a lot of cash in the end and it feels pretty time-consuming so I think I’m going to stick to real shops for a while.

Utterly delighted with my Warehouse tops example

Off to check out Arket now

I'm on a budget so I tend to stick to Dorothy Perkins, New Look & Primark;

I go in River Island if I've got more money or even Monsoon/ Accessorize, & Schuh for trainers

I'm 42.