i walk A LOT for work and errands, easily 10-12k steps a day
most sneakers i buy start feeling flat and dead after 2-3 months. the cushioning just gives up
looking for something that:
- stays comfortable even after months of daily use
- doesnt look like a grandma walking shoe lol
- works with casual outfits not just gym clothes
- budget under 5k
what are you wearing that actually lasts? bonus points if its cute enough to wear on weekends too
hey everyone,
I'm trying to rebuild my work wardrobe and I'm struggling to find solid business casual pants that aren't either super thin, weirdly stiff, or fall apart after a few washes. I want something comfortable enough for all day wear but still looks polished enough for business
Ideally looking for mid/high waisted, decent fabric, and something that holds its shape.
Where are you finding good work pants right now?
I’ve been noticing that oversized shirts have kind of taken over fitted ones in everyday fashion. Not just in streetwear, but even in basic casual outfits. What do you think caused this shift—comfort, body image, styling trends, or just social media influence? Curious what people actually prefer and why.
I need to pick up a few shirts that can take a beating but still look pulled together. Athleisure would be fine, but it doesn’t have to be. I’m trying to get away from fast fashion. Besides, shops like Old Navy only seem to have cropped ts that don’t work on my body or graphic ts that aren’t my taste. I like the look of elevate shirts like they have at Banana Republic, but there is no way a delicate knit t is going to hold together while I’m chasing my kids and crawling in mulch at the park.
Recs?
Does anyone else feel completely defeated when shopping for new clothes???
It’s May, time to check out what’s wearable in the closet from last year. Not much!!!
I spent 2 hours (doesn’t seem like a long time but it is!!)
Clothes shopping. Went to 4-5 different stores in the local mall.
Nothing! Absolutely nothing!!
The fabrics were so thin, the colours absolutely awful.
They had a rust colour next to purple, pale pink plus just a lot of other “why is this here and who thinks anyone will actually pay money for it”???
I am admittedly no fashionista. But the quality and colours and patterns are just so OFF , so horrible.
Does anyone else find the same???
I will be 65 this year, I unfortunately have no one to shop with or get opinions from, but I know what I like. I think I know what I look good in.
Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated re shops, brands or specific retail stores.
Looking for a new pair of jeans and would love to hear your favorites.
is it just me or is it actually so hard to find a good pair of white jeans 😭
like i’m not even being picky… i just don’t want them to be that super bright, almost blue-white color, and i don’t want high-waisted. and why are so many of them thin or kind of see-through??
i just want a nice pair that’s a little softer in color, sits mid or low rise, and actually feels like real denim
pls tell me i’m not the only one struggling with this 🥲 and if you’ve found a good pair, where??
I have a large collection of artistic, high-quality shoes- brands like Fly London, Miz Mooz, L'Artiste, Eject, Neosens, KBR, Art Company- mostly in size 8.5-9, many unworn.
They range from bold sculptural pieces to more classic silhouettes, many inspired by 1940's styling. This collection has been something I've loved and built over time.
Due to a medical condition, very sadly I am no longer able to wear them, and I would REALLY like them to go to someone who genuinely connects with this style-whether that's a collector, a vintage fashion enthusiast or someone with a strong personal aesthetic.
I'm not looking for the fastest response, but the right one. If this speaks to you, I'd love to hear about your style and why these would matter to you.
I'm open to giving the full collection to one person or thoughtfully dividing it amongst a small number of people. I do not wish for them to be resold, or I would do that myself. I am truly looking for someone who will love them like I do.
I am happy to share pictures when we have a conversation about them. :)
Under $200 because I guess that’s the norm for clothing now. I’m only 30 but quality in clothes have gotten so bad yet so expensive. I’m also a size 12/14/XL so brands that have my size would be ideal. Thank you!
Hi,
My wife (30F) and I (33M) went through a significant IVF journey over the past year. We now have a beautiful baby girl who just turned 1 month old. My wife's first Mother's Day is coming up, and she mentioned awhile ago that she is disappointed that she doesn't have any matching outfits with our daughter. I would like to make that happen for her.
I'm not exactly sure how to describe my wife to you - other than to say that she is flowery. She is whimsical and full of life and joy and beauty. She warms up the room with her presence and I don't mean just because she is physically present. She is really *with you* if that makes sense.
Anyway, she is currently putting together a new wardrobe for her post-partum body and soul and choosing pieces that make her feel like herself. She has most recently fell in love with flower-embroidered denim pants, of varied colors.
She did mention something about matching rompers, so I think that's a start.
Could anyone recommend a company or brand that does matching clothes well? Even better if it's a romper and even better if it has embroidered flowers?
Thanks!
I'm a 40 year old mom and a nurse and I've found my clothing basically alternates between two uniforms...hospital provided scrubs at work and leggings on my days off. I like clothes to be practical and functional but also would love to have some quality options to wear for a meal out, weekend BBQ, celebration etc.
I've never enjoyed spending time shopping and am finding myself at a loss for how to shop at my age and with hardly any brick and mortar stores left.
This seems like a silly question but how do people shop?
- Local retail or secondhand stores (seems way too limited and time intensive!)
- Online (how do you narrow down what you want and have any idea on fit without ordering multiple sizes?)
- Rent to buy through something like Rent the Runway
- Styling boxes like Stitch Fix
In my ideal world I would enter in my height/weight/age/body type/style preferences into a database and be given a handful of influencers to browse...click the outfits I like and be done with it 😄
I’m an athlete with big thighs and a small waist so I love abercrombies curve love line but they turn into a diaper after 5 wears. I’ve tried Levi’s, Old Navy, and the Gap too and they all stretch out and look ridiculous after a short amount of time.
I also don’t want to spend $300 on a pair of jeans. Any suggestions?
Like the title says, I’m trying to help my wife find her fashion identity.
After having two kids, she’s been struggling to figure out what fits her well and what she actually likes. She’s also trying to avoid feeling like she’s dressing “too much like a mom,” but she’s never really felt confident in her style to begin with. I’ve tried suggesting influencers for inspiration, but that hasn’t really clicked for her.
I’d describe her body type as pear-shaped—slimmer on top with wider hips. She’s not very comfortable in sleeveless tops or dresses, so that’s something she tends to avoid.
She’s a nurse, so she’s usually in scrubs during the week. Outside of work, she prefers comfy outfits like joggers and t-shirts when running errands, but then feels self-conscious if she runs into people she knows.
I just want to help her feel more confident and put together without sacrificing comfort—any advice on how to approach this?
EDIT: She has asked for help and suggestions...
I’m tired of how so many tops and dresses nowadays seem to be designed only for people with very small chests 😭 And before anyone gets offended, I have nothing against flat-chested women — if anything, I’m jealous because clothes seem to fit them so well 💕
I just wish clothing brands were more inclusive and showed outfits on different body types and bust sizes, because not everyone is an A cup and it would help to see how clothes actually fit on different bodies.
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This is something I‘ve been thinking about lately, and I would like to discuss it. Do you think headscarves will ever be coming back as a trend anytime soon? Just to make sure, I am not talking about hijabs or African hair wraps, which can of course be fashionable, but adapting them as a fashion trend without the ethnic background would be cultural appropriation.
All of my great-grandmothers wore scarves when going out, and I am not entirely sure why we stopped wearing them. Maybe because people weren’t working outside as much anymore, or because women wanted to show off their fancy hairstyles. Or maybe the values shifting in the 70s caused women to abandon headscarves because they were seen as modest clothing.
I think, with the sort-of nostalgia for simpler times, the rise of cottagecore and trad wives (whatever you may think of that), there are reasons why headscarves might be coming back. I personally think they’re great. They protect your head from hot and cold weather, and depending on the material and tie, they can be quite elegant. I would like to hear your thoughts on this topic.
I wear house shoes constantly, but they keep tearing up inside and then they feel sandy from all the particles. Do you have any suggestions for good house shoes?
On the hunt for a shaping cami that I can actually wear without a bra underneath. Most of the ones Ive tried either offer zero real support (so I still need a bra anyway) or they compress everything so much it feels like I cant breathe
Ideally looking for something that smooths the stomach area but also has built in bust support thats actually wearable for a full day. I dont want something that flattens or gives that uniboob situation either.
Has anyone found a shaping cami that genuinely works on its own? Like something you can throw on under a dress or wear casually and still feel comfortable?
Open to any brand recommendations or honest reviews...especially from people with a larger chest bc thats where most of these fall apart for me.
Oversized outfits seem way more common lately compared to fitted ones. Is it purely about comfort, or is there more to why people are choosing looser silhouettes?
I am figuring out how to appear more polished and serious. I have a more serious customer-facing role at work, where I have cultivated an entire other wardrobe of business clothes that make me feel confident. I mostly wear cream dresses and blazers, and white/cream/nude pointy pumps and flats.
In my casual life, I am a disaster. I have a lot of clothes left over from my 20s. There is part of me that automatically likes trends for 20 year olds.
I am 36. I am in great shape and love my body.
I love a good bootcut jean. I have most of mine from Abercrombie, and they have no labels or stitching design on them. They are just good denim that fits well and has an actual small bootcut flare rather than the huge bell bottom. I find most of them on ThredUP or depop. Hollister has some similar designs, and I know they would fit me really well, but there is identifiable stitching on the back pockets that feels teeny bopper to me. Should I just get the jeans, love them, and not care, or be more careful about cultivating a polished image? I can’t really figure out what to do and I’ve been stuck in this adolescent style time warp for a while and it is a source of shame.
Hi all. I am in need of new summer clothes, but looking online is not helping me at all. I like White House Black Market and Quince, but I am having a difficult time finding anything I like. Do you have any suggestions? Online would be great. We don’t have much in the way of department stores here and the nearest big mall is three hours away.
Thanks!