Best Stores and Brands For Middle Age Women (mens, buy, afford)

[Raena77]

Originally Posted by Hedgehog_Mom

Yup, the first one for karate practice and the second one for Sound of Music tryouts.

Lol, damnit now I keep seeing that. Meg Ryan is ready for the do-jo.

[Mom2Feebs]

I'm 43 and love Chico's, Old Navy (Sweetheart jeans!), Coldwater Creek, Land's End, LL Bean, and Tommy Bahama...and anything in between all that (boutique, private label)! Don't like my clothes stuffy, I think they call what I like "resort chic" with a Texas flair! Comfy and flattering is the name of the game. I'm 5'10" and a regular size 16. Working on a 14...maybe by summer!

[Kitten01]

I get my clothes from several different places...

Macy's
Victoria's Secret (catalog)
Cache
Boston Proper
PZI Jeans
Guess
The Gap

Though because I spend most of my time in the gym, a lot of my wardrobe consists of gym type gear...yoga pants, Nike leggings, etc...

[Yankeemama]

I am mid-40's and am pretty brand loyal
Jeans from J.Crew and Lucky Brand
Outerwear from Patagonia
Yoga pants from Lucy and Patagonia
Cashmere sweaters/ cardigans from J.Crew( don't wear as much these days)
Bras from Wacoal
Socks from Smartwool
Yoga/ work out tanks/ tops from Patagonia
Cords from J.Crew
Loungewear from GapBody,Anthropologie brands and Nordstrom Rack, Target
Shoes from Nordstrom or REI, mostly Nordstrom
Love my Uggs
Nike for gym
Scarves from Nordstrom
Ray bans from Nordstrom
Tumi from website or outlets
Coach from Nordstrom or outlets
Kate Spade from Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack
Vintage pieces from S.F. consignment bought 15 years ago( love them but don't wear too much now)
Cabi sweaters and layering pieces
Makeup and skin care from Nordstrom

[calipoppy]

Originally Posted by marie5v

Those outfits are horrible. If I saw someone in either one of them, but especially the first, I'd laugh.

Considering the stores that you listed I would take that as a compliment. Have some respect...its Chanel!

[Pinkmani]

This thread has me feeling some type of way. I'm 19 and I love a lot of these stores. But then again, I'm told I dress very classy. But then AGAIN, people always think I'm 24-ish...

Oh, gosh...

[gouligann]

Well I'm in the "over 50" crowd and sears and amazon.com clothes make me happy. I never seem to find anything appropriately aged that fit me correctly in specialty name brand stores.

[Ellise]

Originally Posted by calipoppy

Considering the stores that you listed I would take that as a compliment. Have some respect...its Chanel!

Oooooh, it's Chanel! Well la de effin' da.

I'd rather wear chez Wally World myself, but to each her own, I suppose.

[KathrynAragon]

My favorite stores are Chicos, Dillards, Nordstrom, and for quick, cheap, trendy stuff Ross. For shoes, I love Born, Dansko, and Antonio Melani. For specific brands, I really like Antonio Melani, Michael Kors, and Sharon Young.

I'm 51. And I like to dress casually but elegantly if that makes sense.

[CCc girl]

I am 50 and am pretty brand loyal
Jeans from Levi's, J Brand, Ralph Lauren and Hudson
Outerwear from Helly Hansen, LL Bean, Ralph Lauren
Yoga pants from Ralph Lauren
Cashmere sweaters/ cardigans from Ralph Lauren
Bras from Maidenform
Socks from Ralph Lauren
Yoga/ work out tanks/ tops from Rue 21
Cords from Ralph Lauren
Loungewear from Ralph Lauren
Shoes from Ralph Lauren, Coach, Jack Rogers, Lucchesse, Frye
Hate Uggs
Don't do gym, sneakers by Sketchers, Ralph Lauren, Reebok
Scarves from Ralph Lauren
Ray bans from Ebay
Coach from outlets
Makeup and skin care from Lancome