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If you’ve nailed classic, understated dressing, where do you shop?

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LaSourciereEfrontee · 16/08/2024 20:52

I’m swanning into my late forties, size 12, healthy, not looking too shabby (now I’m over treatment for a serious illness). But the kinds of clothes I love is changing.

Today I wore a black waisted linen dress, tan sandals and a big gold bangle and felt so much more me than I have in floral midis.

I am craving simple, understated, beautiful clothes. Rich, undazzling classic colours, gorgeous natural fabrics. Cashmere, silk, wool, leather, linen. Nothing shapeless or extreme. Comfortable, flattering, feminine cuts. This sort of thing:

https://www.poetryfashion.co.uk/product-RF53-POECA/colour-c-fawn/cashmere-collection/hemp-cotton-yak-straightleg-trousers.htm

If you’ve nailed this look, where do you shop?

Poetry - Hemp cotton & yak straight-leg trousers

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OP posts:
CharlotteRumpling · 22/08/2024 09:59

I have a lot of Uniqlo too. Which I wear with interesting accessories. Those knitted dressses by Celtic are lovely, but where would I wear them in this dressed down world.

TooMuchRedMaybe · 22/08/2024 10:22

Pretty much any Scandi brand (not Gudrun Sjöden) so; & Other Stories, Arket, Samsoe Samson, Rodebjer, Malene Birger, Cos.

RosiePerfume · 22/08/2024 10:49

I think style is either something you have or you don't . I've seen a neighbour rock Primark and a sister look like a bag lady wearing upper brands . It's knowing what suits your body shape and accessories that will make or break an outfit .

henlake7 · 22/08/2024 11:10

This is true....you see alot of influencers on YT thinking they have cracked the classic look when in fact all they've done is dress head to toe in beige!
(bonus points for having an entirely beige house with zero personality as well!).

Mirabai · 22/08/2024 12:52

CharlotteRumpling · 22/08/2024 09:59

I have a lot of Uniqlo too. Which I wear with interesting accessories. Those knitted dressses by Celtic are lovely, but where would I wear them in this dressed down world.

I wear them all the time. They’re very comfortable. I live in jumper dresses in the winter.

LadyoftheLavaLamp · 24/08/2024 20:55

Can anyone here who does this look and bought barrel leg jeans tell me where they are from?

LadyoftheLavaLamp · 24/08/2024 20:56

Also the nice woolly socks to wear with them (and Birkenstock clogs)

Cantonet · 24/08/2024 21:24

LadyoftheLavaLamp · 24/08/2024 20:55

Can anyone here who does this look and bought barrel leg jeans tell me where they are from?

Free people Osaka jeans.
Can be worn at any age.
Worn with Cashmere mostly in a neutral - Cappucino or Browns/Burgundies

fiddleleaffig · 24/08/2024 21:39

I dress in a very simple, understated fashion and all my clothes come from Tesco, primark and next. You don't need to spend a lot, a plain cotton t shirt is the same whether you are spending £5 or £50. Just make sure the fit and style suits your body type.
On the other hand I do spend a lot on accessories- jewellery, bags, shoes etc.

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