Best way to restock my wardrobe for £700?

[MoiraRoseVibes]

Hello style & beauty gang...
I have £700 saved up.
Over the past few years I have tried to get most of my stuff from Vinted but with this money I'm going to go clothes shopping so I can actually try stuff on.

My wardrobe is so lacking at the moment, everything is really shabby as it was second-hand to start with!

I'm close to London so can go there for the day and go wherever I choose...

How to get the best value out of my £700? I want to get as much as I can, I'm so sick of not having anything to wear!

I'm 45 so pretty clued up about what I like - good fabrics that feel nice to wear and last a while. Classy stuff but with a groovy edge to it. I love feeling comfortable... and not afraid to stand out.

WWYD?

On your budget I'd be looking at H&M and Zara and I'd be aiming to buy "outfits" rather than single items. Have you got the LTK app? It's full of influencers and celebs who link the exact items they are wearing

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Consider using a personal shopper type service. I had one with John Lewis once when coming off maternity leave. It had a dedicated changing room with sofa, magazines and drinks. You ran through likes and dislikes, colour preferences, and occasions you needed clothes for. Everything they picked was designed to go together, every top went with every bottom etc. it was 24 years ago and I've still got a few bits in my wardrobe.
They had a good range of prices, some of the items were very cheap, but mixed and matched with the more expensive items.
There was no pressure to buy things and I'd definitely do something similar again.

@MsWintertowne there are thousands of stylists and fashion bloggers on the app I mentioned - you follow the ones who resonate with you for inspiration!

Unless you're advocating that the OP starts making and designing her own unique pieces I'm not sure what your point is.... All high street items are mass produced I'm afraid.

I'd still be tempted to go with a list of shops to visit, buy a few staples but then go to Vinted armed with a feel for the quality and sizing.
I'm typing this wearing clothes and a bag from Vinted which would have cost around £750 and I've paid around £100 in total.
I've just done that this morning to check out some ideas. If I can't find the piece on Vinted I'll buy it online having seen it irl.
The shopping for your lifestyle is an absolute excellent tip too.

I just had an email from them with final sale prices will take a look

Agreed. I was going to suggest Colenimo and DSM. I don't really see the point of making a special trip to London to look at nationwide high street brands.

For a good coat I wouldn't go to Vinted-but a real vintage shop. I got a tweed Aquascutum coat a couple of weeks ago which is perfect in every way.