Women in late 20’s to 30’s where are you buying your autumn wardrobe?

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LittleMissAbigail@reddit

I don’t think I do a particularly good job of dressing my age sometimes (I tend to veer older, but I’m trying to change that!) That being said, I buy a fair amount on Vinted also, but the brands I tend to search for are:

Miss Patina
Sister Jane (absolutely not everyday clothing for the most part)
Sea Salt
Fat Face
White Stuff
Disturbia
Anthropologie
& Other Stories
Black Milk
Daisy Dapper (vintage repro brand that you can only buy in like 3 countries but one of my best dresses comes from there so I keep holding out hope)
Uniqlo
Seamstress of Bloomsbury (also vintage repro but I love their blouses)

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rebelallianxe@reddit

Good list am commenting so I can come back and check out some of the ones I know less well.

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rebelallianxe@reddit

Oh I know but I find I never go back go back to them then. Out of sight out of mind or something!

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FlimsyGap8449@reddit

Charity shops.

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Junior_Caregiver_246@reddit

It used to be river island for jeans/ trousers and tk maxx and Sainsbury’s until I’ve moved last year and changed jobs. Now I shop for more casual, less office wear and shoes. Next, tesco and Vinted for branded things that would otherwise cost an arm and leg.

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JustCurious12347@reddit

Check out clothes swaps and charity shops as well. I've found some lovely pieces. :)

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SilentDrapeRunner11@reddit

Uniqlo, Apricot, and Next

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CapitalCharming394@reddit

Apricot are great for dresses

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Educational-Law-8169@reddit

Zara: very nice work wear and more casuals, Vero moda, Dunnes have nice workwear too, can't rule out Marks for all rounders

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LauraHday@reddit

Uniqlo and M&S over everything else

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pansblue@reddit

My go to at the moment is M&S, Fat Face, Seasalt Cornwall, H&M, Next. For certain bits I also love French Connection, Nobody’s Child, Phase Eight, Hobbs, Whistles (these are usually more pricey)

I echo others though, Vinted is a great place to search for the brands you like. I often spot clothes in store then check Vinted before buying, I’ve bought many new items on there for a fraction of the retail price. It’s also a great place for finding more niche brands/ brands you may not have heard of.

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CowboyLikeMe0608@reddit

Mango has some beautiful items!

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KittenFunk@reddit

I've recently graduated from Primark towards Uniqlo, M&S, Cos (sales only) and I sometimes go hunting at TKMaxx. I buy little, maybe 2-4 core pieces every year, and take very good care of my clothes - to the point that I still have Primark itens bought 15 years ago.

Vinted is an option, but I like the feeling of new clothes and don't love second hand. I've seen stuff my friends have received and, apart from when it's never been used, it was all bobbled knits, little stains and fabric looking tired. Sometimes stuff stinks of cigarette or strong body odour. Shein I gave a try but decided against it as it's a gamble. It's cheap, sometimes you luck out with quality and they have designs and shapes you don't find in the UK, but some itens are pretty much unusable.

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PrimaryCarpenter1070@reddit

Primark and shein.

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Wooden-Nothing8997@reddit

Vinted

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bageriabagel@reddit

This is the correct answer

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keeponyrmeanside@reddit

Same here, but it doesn’t really help OP in terms of narrowing down brands. Vinted is overwhelming when you don’t have something specific in mind/their algorithm hasn’t figured out your tastes yet.

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shhhhh_h@reddit

For OP then, my list of saved brands on Vinted list!. They’re more euro than UK brand but it’s a start, helps direct the algorithm away from FF which it’s always trying to return to.

Also, plug for r/eurofemalefashion we are small but we show up with brand advice 💪

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Ok-Enthusiasm-9168@reddit

I think go to a good shopping area and try on clothes at like Cos, Mango, mint Velvet maybe Zara (though I'm not that impressed with them) etc. I just lost a lot of weight so I had to really figure out my size, what high street brands suit me etc as I couldn't shop on the high street before really. It's a good idea to just go try stuff on and then. Then you can order on vinted more confidently.

Just watch the sizing as vinted is European I'm definitely a large in Zara which is a 12. But a medium in Uniqlo. Double check if the seller doesn't make this clear.

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Impetuous-soul@reddit

Came here to say this! Look at all the brands people comment below and search them on vinted!

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EkoLokolola@reddit

I also came here to say Vinted! I find different styles on Pinterest that I like and then copy the style using items I find on Vinted.

I discovered I really like Jack Wills products through Vinted. Never heard of JW before being on Vinted! But found their quality is really great! And a lot of the dresses and skirts have decent sized pockets!

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Sofiloco@reddit

I added it all up this weekend and in the 2 years I’ve had Vinted I’ve refreshed my entire wardrobe (and my toddler), spent £2200 and sold £2000 on Vinted. Get the odd other bit here and there so reckon I’ve spent about £500 all in on clothes in 2 years and I just about love everything in my wardrobe now

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Trudisheff@reddit

This is the answer. But if you don’t mind I’ll expand a little.

The best thing about vinted is when you find a seller who is getting rid of a load of stuff but they are a) your size b) your taste and c) much richer than you. How I do this is - pick an aspirational brand for my budget and search my size - when I see see something I like scroll down to look at all the other things that person is selling - if they have a few things I like I favourite them and go back to the original search and repeat

At some point you can then look at the total cost of your “bundles” and decide which you want. The cost of postage etc is shown to you before you complete the transaction, I often take a few screenshots of different bundles so I can compare more easily.

Don’t be afraid to put in a cheeky lil offer, especially if you’re buying a few bits.

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Hazzeh_Bee@reddit

What are your aspirational brands? I don't consider higher end so wouldn't know where to start. I'm usually a New Look kinda gal.

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Forever_Autumn4@reddit

THIS!! Also to expand on is, the Vinted algorithm is spot on and will quickly get an idea of the style you’re looking for and refresh your feed with new items you will like. That is how you get the good quality items for a bargain in my experience!

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Ok-Enthusiasm-9168@reddit

Agree. Spend some time liking without buying and you get better suggestions.

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Logical_Warthog3230@reddit

If you don't know which brand you want but are looking for a fancier one, run a search in your category with a fairly high starting price, e.g. work trousers from £25.

Tick the brands from the search results. These are higher end brands. Then remove the price starting point and set your ceiling to maximum you'll pay - there are your funds.

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PinacoladaBunny@reddit

Love this advice! I don’t tend to buy so many bundles but do pretty much do all my shopping on Vinted now. £100 Levi’s for £10 was today’s delightful delivery, currently wearing them feeling very pleased with myself 😂

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MD564@reddit

Just to piggyback on this, make sure you use Google image search to check where the item is from, especially if it doesn't list a real retail brand. Far too many Temu sellers out there making a killing.

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venuscans@reddit

You're a genius.

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Anxious-Seesaw-2222@reddit

This is perfect advice.

Just to add, if you’re looking for specific stuff - like smart workwear, it’s a good shout to try a couple of bits on in store. Then you have a read of fit, so you can check out vinted. (Maybe a little cheeky, but IDGAF…)

Eg - for work dresses/suits, I went to Hobbs, which is well out of my budget, but I know I can get on vinted. Try on a couple of suits/dresses etc. Then I know that the things I buy will fit.

Women’s sizing of clothes is so vastly different across brands, that it can make it really difficult.

Also, it helps with bodily proportions - so now. I know that if I buy Hobbs it fits my torso/waist/hips, but if it’s M&S, the hips sit too high so the proportions look a bit weird and so my clothes look ill-fitting

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Sensitive_Road_822@reddit

This!! I found the perfect pair of trousers in next (size 12) im usually a 14 so it was a chance I tried them on really. They were £34. Went on vinted and got them for £3! Would’ve scrolled past that size usually..

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Plugged_in_Baby@reddit

This woman Vinteds

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No-Structure-8125@reddit

Same! I started a new job recently where I am finally able to wear dresses. Tried looking for office appropriate dresses in so many shops and couldn't find what I was looking for. Went on Vinted and found several for between £3-8.

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DryJackfruit6610@reddit

Same, shamelessly i buy majority of my stuff from here now.

Just makes sense, usually items are in mint condition and you get them for a fraction of the cost

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Big_Stretch3684@reddit

I buy literally all my clothes on vinted now! Save so so much money and it means the clothes aren’t going into landfill so it’s a win win

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nb-tater@reddit

Uniqlo! Simple basics in neutral colours. Comfy and timeless.

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aureli_a@reddit

Vinted and Uniqlo! Uniqlo is great for shorter people like me as they offer free tailoring on pants and jeans

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DisastrousCash9569@reddit

M&S mostly

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avemango@reddit

Vinted - brands I look for are Olive Clothing, Uniqlo, Lucy & Yak for jeans, Mahika kala, sideline, cos, whistles for jeans and basics.

Online I go for M&S for undies and basics, Uniqlo basics, and small indie designers for one off items.

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frankchester@reddit

Marks & Spencers via Vinted

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VanillaIcedLatteToGo@reddit

Sainsbury’s and Next.

Always been a fan of Sainsbury’s. Good value and quality is better than others (I have some things that I’ve had for years now).

Next has surprised me this year, never really bothered with it but now I have a toddler I get a lot of her clothes from there, and noticed how nice the other departments are. Bit pricier but I’ve found their underwear and jeans in particular great (used to get both from M&S but their material and quality went really poor).

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hulyepicsa@reddit

Omg I had the same experience with Next! Didn’t use to go in but started checking it lately and found so many absolute gems

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VanillaIcedLatteToGo@reddit

I absolutely ignored Next during my entire twenties! I can always find something. I think they’ve hit the niche of mildly trendy, but also comfy and practical. Their wide legged trousers (with elasticated waist- ha!) in striped and gingham designs are FAB! I’ve lived in them all summer!

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such-a-sin@reddit

Agree, Sainsbury's clothes are actually pretty good. Next is where I always get my jeans now, they last really well and fit nicely with good pockets - winner! They do really decent basic tops as well.

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Weak_Top_3464@reddit

Hush, Mint Velvet, COS, Sezane, M&S, if you buy quality pieces then they'll last longer making it cost effective in the CV long run. Buy what you like rather than what fast fashion dictates, also check out Vinted.

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Theres3ofMe@reddit

Sezane 😍👍

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Theres3ofMe@reddit

Sezane! 😍

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jadziya_@reddit

You could also try eBay

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BabyXXcho@reddit

Charity shops. I’ve got 100% cotton, wool knitwear, wool coats, leather jackets at amazing prices. Great if you could go to more expensive areas but I’ve had luck regardless . Also car boot sales, been to a free sample sales for brands also

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Puzzleheaded-Crow-45@reddit

Marks and Spencers, their jeans are excellent and they have some lovely coats and jackets for the Autumn/Winter season.

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creani@reddit

Vinted and charity shops. There are great quality gems to be found for super cheap. Items made from cotton, wool, silk.

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_Vogon_Jeltz_@reddit

House of Bruar, expensive at the onset but they sell staples you can wear for years. I’ve been wearing the same winter coat for 8 years that I’m going to replace this year only because I’ve lost weight and it no longer fits.

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lottielifts@reddit

Along with many of the already mentioned places, Abercrombie & Fitch. It’s not for teenagers like it used to be and the quality is good! I like that their jeans come in multiple lengths and waist sizes, and their dresses also come in petite and long. Not the cheapest but I find it better value than Cos & Stories which I feel have been getting pricier.

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Ok-Enthusiasm-9168@reddit

Also we need to be ok with pricier, the costs to produce have gone up and the fabrics have gotten terrible at a lot of brands. I'm old, but clothing for me is cheaper now than it was in the 90s, even if you don't factor in inflation.. something is not right about that!

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Ok-Enthusiasm-9168@reddit

Their jeans are the best

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hp17nw@reddit

Cos, Never Fully Dressed, Sezane, Oliver Bonas, the odd item from Zara but it never lasts. M&S are smashing it at the moment but the block they use for womenswear doesn’t fit me very well.

Someone else mentioned Abercrombie and Fitch and I’d second that, they’ve had a complete 180 from the A&F of when I was younger and are doing lovely pieces. They do a curve range in their denim which is smaller on the waist and bigger on the hips which fits me so well.

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Ok-Enthusiasm-9168@reddit

Yes to these. M&s looks really mumsy on me I find. It's weird as I was a size 18 before and it was fine but now I'm a size 12 and can wear pretty much anything from other brands I look terrible in m&s.

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KeepMyselfAwake@reddit

Uniqlo I recently got a haul of new work shirts from and it's all really nicely fitted. Superdry I upgraded a lot of my t-shirts to a few years ago and they're nice thick cotton and feel like will last years more. Passenger have lovely jumpers and coats. Shoes I'm a bit all over the place, I like Timberland (not just the boots), but I'm going for comfort these days and bought some nice smart trainers from Clarks recently. Jeans I've settled on G-Star Raw. Sometimes I'll go second hand one jeans but I've yet to foray into the world of Vinted.

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Not_mybestlook00@reddit

Uniqlo, m&s and Vinted

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waterpixi187@reddit

Book yourself a stylist appointment at John Lewis, free and no obligation to buy, try a bunch of different brands / styles to find what you like and search on Vinted. I love this for when I need a refresh or I’m looking for something for an occasion. I get to sit, read and have a Prosecco while someone else gathers a bunch of stuff for me to try on. I do usually end up buying a couple of staples that work with what I have already but you don’t have to

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Mikon_Youji@reddit

Charity shops mostly.

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annacosta13@reddit

I like Crew Clothing Company and occasionally Jules. Jackets from Barbour because they last years and years. I’ve notice that M&S has changed massively, it doesn’t feel like fashion for old dears anymore and quality is very good too.

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polopinkgin22@reddit

I was also going to suggest Crew, got some good stuff in the sale recently

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Good-Gur-7742@reddit

Holland Cooper, Fairfax and Favor, Cezanne, & Other Stories, Free People, White Stuff, Boden, Bella Boheme, Anthropologie, Cos.

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Etheria_system@reddit

M&S, Fat Face, Tesco, Uniqlo

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Cultural-Froyo-7572@reddit

Zara, h&M, next, M&S, Vinted

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lizexox@reddit

the places rich people donate their clothes

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stellar0021@reddit

where is it?

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Zoesmethurst@reddit

Urban Outfitters

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DarkAmethyst@reddit

I shop almost exclusively at Primark but I also have very little sense of style a lot of the time.

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yaseminst@reddit

Among fast fashion brands (Zara, H&M, Mango, M&S etc.) Mango has the best quality using materials rather than just cheap polyester. You can add Uniqlo to this category for its value for money cashmere stuff.

If you have a bit of higher budget, you can find nicer polished things from &other stories, jigsaw, Massimo Dutti, mint velvet, lily silk etc.

If you want to buy quality, style, customer service etc and can afford all, you can look at Reiss, GANT, Ralph Lauren for great work wear and casual clothes.

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SpinMeADog@reddit

forgive me, confused man popping in: women have "seasonal wardrobes"??

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Lvivalentine@reddit

M&S have some lovely things in atm

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I_really_love_pugs@reddit

I search eBay for BNWT stuff from shops I like and know how things fit; Dorothy Perkins, Next, Warehouse, Asda George, Matalan, Zara, H&M. I have got lots of good bargains this way!

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Jemstone_Funnybone@reddit

Just to add to all the great suggestions here: when I am browsing online I like to try and filter by material, looking for 100% cotton, linen, merino etc.

Good quality materials that are easy to look after will make the garments last longer and they’re more comfortable to wear which will make you look more polished in the day to day.

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hedaenerys@reddit

uniqlo!

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555fir978@reddit

Boden and Popsy. I love their prints.

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wildeaboutoscar@reddit

I've slowly transitioned into an M&S person. Didn't think it would happen quite so young but time comes for us all.

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18-SpicyNuggies@reddit

Nobody’s Child, Damson Madder, Weekday, Because of Alice

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WittyActuator3587@reddit

& other stories, Abercrombie and Nobody’s Child

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CanWeNapPlease@reddit

FatFace, Next, Halara

Lovall has really comfy warm/thick leggings in a lot of colours.

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smarthagirl@reddit

Uniqlo all the way for all seasons in the year. H&M for some basics.

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lovesorangesoda636@reddit

I feel like I've fully transitioned into being a grown up because now it's all M&S and Next... But I do check vinted first!

I'm definitely buying more quality now than I used to. Back in my early 20s I'd be too cheap / poor to buy £40 jeans but now I don't mind as much because they'll last forever and fit nicely.

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No_Material4315@reddit

Hobbs, Reiss, Monsoon, Mint Velvet.

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five_apples_tall@reddit

Sainsburys has some really nice pieces at the moment, I've just treated myself. Also - Vinted! I've managed to snag Monsoon dresses for less than a tenner.

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lllarissa@reddit

Surprised no one has said river island. Very hit and miss but occasionally get some flashy pieces there.

Tesco and m and s, new look for work.

Hollister, Zara and it's sub brands, h and m , Primark for going out clothes. But I still wear pieces from early 20s so who cares

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behehecko@reddit

agree with everyone saying M&S!! they have some lovely autumn/winter stuff coming in. I was super disappointed with H&M recently but I also just hate the central Manchester store lol. ASOS is also usually a good contender for tops

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Aegwyn028@reddit

Vinted

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modemagazine@reddit

On the high street, NEXT and M&S have really improved their selection lately but I find the quality to be hit-and-miss. John Lewis has some interesting brands in-store like Sister Jane. I would also recommend having a look at Never Fully Dressed, Omnes, and Nobody's Child (stocked in M&S and John Lewis).

If you're looking for something more premium, Me & Em is beautiful and they have a really good sale section. I've also found a lot of good premium brands discounted on ASOS recently, but I would warn against their own brand of clothing and shoes (very hit-and-miss with quality).

If you want to learn some tips on how to spot good quality clothing (and what to watch out for), I recommend watching @wangjenniferr on Youtube or TikTok

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lacr@reddit

Levis, Uniqlo, TK Maxx mainly. Also vintage and charity shops for second hand stuff

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Ok_Situation_1525@reddit

Marks and Spencer’s have SO many nice things right now! I think stores vary a lot so try and find a good one! Honestly it’s the best place for a capsule wardrobe. Uniqlo is good for basics. I love the T-shirts at Cos but they are more pricey.

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No-Palpitation2194@reddit

You don't need a new 'autumn wardrobe', wear what you have from last year. Unless of course you have gained or lost a lot of weight and you clothes no longer fit you; in that case, Vinted is your best friend. Stop buying from SHEIN, or TEMU or any of them horrible places. Try looking for Fatface or M&S clothes on vinted, they're good quality and will last you far longer than SHEIN.

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Goodbyecaution@reddit

M&S, Next, Nobody’s Child, Joanie, Oliver Bonas, Snag.

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ZemiXylex@reddit

Literally just bought some jeans in the Levi's sale and a couple of crew neck stretch tops from Hollister, new look is my usual go-to but this summer I've found it's been over run with gen-z grandma patterns and frills.

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Personal-Visual-3283@reddit

I’m at the older end of your bracket (rapidly approaching 40) but honestly I love New Look. Their pieces are on trend, good value for money and have consistent sizing. I’m a big fan.

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Annual_History_796@reddit

You’re on Reddit so every other answer will be Uniqlo.

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GoldBear79@reddit

Cos, Arket, Hush, Massimo Dutti, and Soeur. Occasionally Wiggy Kit.

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cbaotl@reddit

I’ve actually been trying to do the same recently. Mango, & Other Stories, M&S (that’s how I know I’m getting old), occasionally Zara but it’s losing quality fast. H&M has gotten a lot better lately. Still one of the poorest quality of this list but is improving and super affordable

I’ve been trying to buy more upmarket items through Vinted. I love Sezanne and Cos and there’s quite a bit of their stuff on vinted

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Tea_Ve@reddit

M&S have really upped their game! My teen likes loads of their stuff too. Their jeans are fab these days as well

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Winterthur28@reddit

M&S had a new creative designer, I think previously at Whistles? So not surprised you noticed the recent uptick in stylish offerings and don't worry it doesn't mean you're old!

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chrm737@reddit

Lots of their buyers are from Topshop too which makes sense that we’ve gone across from shopping from there now we’re older lmao

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cbaotl@reddit

Ahh that makes a lot more sense. All of my friends were like…does our style change this much the second we turn 30??

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Rachel94Rachel@reddit

I think Roman is my favourite at the moment!

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Isis_J@reddit

Natural/linen tops in neutral colours and skirts w pockets 😌

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ogre_tampon@reddit

tescos x

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Remilia333@reddit

New look is great for basics and dresses. Next do some lovely knitwear and nice formal items, I’m also loving the ‘self’ range for some casual athleisure items. I always end up buying bits from In the Style so might be worth checking them out. I love supermarket clothes as they can be on trend for cheaper, I love Asda and Tesco ranges. I also search for what I would like from these stores and then check to see if they’re on vinted - get a bargain and be more sustainable. For example I recently saw a top and jeans I wanted from new look, checked vinted and found the exact same items for so much cheaper in amazing condition. I have a lovely autumn capsule wardrobe at the min and only bought two items brand new - saved so much money!

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Accurate-Herring-638@reddit

Uniqlo

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finchiekt@reddit

White Stuff. Their style fits my style and their clothes wash and wear well (usually; as with everything, ymmv depending on the piece). They are a little pricey but I wait for sales/find 15% off codes online, and I like that they’re aren’t “fast fashion” so can feel a smidgeon better about my choices 😅

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nosuchthingginger@reddit

I search Asia for outfits / inspiration then search Vinted. Also, my local clothes swap. Also also, Lucy and yak is most of my wardrobe now

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No_Pea-1@reddit

Levis, hobbs, tesco, and Superdry. I really like superdry's new style.

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atomic_mermaid@reddit

Rainsisters coats look lovely. Only reason I haven't bought yet is cause I can't decide which one I want!

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LadyCatTree@reddit

I have a rainsisters coat! I got it in their sale, it still wasn’t cheap but it was worth it, lovely item and whenever I wear it I get so many compliments.

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Misskinkykitty@reddit

Sezane, Nobody's Child, Free People, Marks & Spencers, and Halara for jeans.

If I find an item I like, I'll check vinted!

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Pale_Slide_3463@reddit

Shein (getting ready for the hate) I can get gloves, scarfs and jackets pretty cheap. I do buy boots somewhere else though

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PixieDreamGoat@reddit

And a bonus side order of heavy metal poisoning

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Pale_Slide_3463@reddit

Been using shein for years and I have no poisoning thanks

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PixieDreamGoat@reddit

That’s the cognitive impairment from the lead talking.

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PixieDreamGoat@reddit

Seriously though, if you genuinely have no understanding of how heavy metal poisoning works and why Shein is problematic, you should probably take a few minutes to inform yourself.

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Pale_Slide_3463@reddit

I really think you should look at where 80% of our clothes are made. (Hint it’s China)

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PixieDreamGoat@reddit

80% of whose clothes? Mine? Because no. The world’s clothes? Sure, if you say so - but even then, the quality is not monolithic. Shein sucks, a disturbingly high proportion of their products are of inferior quality and/or are dangerous. So… go off, I guess. Your choices suck. Enjoy your heavy metal poisoning and cheap ass clothes.

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Frizzylizzy_@reddit

I like Jigsaw, Whistles, YMC, APC, COS, TOAST, Margaret Howell, Wrap London. But I have a very low income and can’t afford any of these brands so I get everything on Vinted and eBay. Makes more sense to me than buying lower quality, new items for similar prices that won’t last as long.

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Great_Tradition996@reddit

Snap! Since discovering Vinted 2 years ago, the only new items of clothing I’ve bought are underwear and a pair of White Stuff PJ bottoms in the sale (and that was only because I couldn’t find any I liked on Vinted). I would much rather buy quality used clothes (I say used, but I’ve had loads of stuff that was either worn once or still had tags on) from places like White Stuff, Boden, Hobbs, etc, than cheap new tat from Primark

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Colleen987@reddit

Vinted

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GovernmentNo2720@reddit

M&S, Tesco, John Lewis, New Look, Dune for shoes, PRYA, Nominal and Astrid & Miyu for jewellery and I have an Osprey bag for work with a vegan leather laptop sleeve from Inserif. I’m getting a work suit made bespoke on Savile Row as I’m sick and tired of ill fitting high street or even luxury suits.

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Great_Tradition996@reddit

I sometimes have to go to court for my job and really wanted a classic but stylish trouser suit. Could I find one anywhere on the high street? Could I heck. It’s all ‘tailored separates’ nowadays. I am pleased wide leg trousers are back in fashion though. As someone with short, chunky legs, tapered trouser legs were really NOT a good look or fit

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JessRushie@reddit

Uniqlo

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Steveo_the_Squid@reddit

I‘m 27 and while i do wear casual clothes a lot (including for work, I work an outreach job so it’s encouraged), I’ve been finding nice knitwear in M&S this year and Omnes. M&S really surprised me in the way that the looks were a lot more modern and/or timeless than I thought. Omnes I’ve only recently come across because they have an outlet near me, but I found a lovely cardigan in that outlet and their dresses are gorgeous too (more for events/party than everyday I’d say though, at least that’s how I wear it).

Hollister actually has really nice trousers, I’ve got linen trousers and wool-ish trousers from there, as well as a nice jumper - I do find though that about half the store usually are things I wouldn’t wear anymore (very much teen looks, which is their main client base I think).

Some things in places like fat face and sea salt I think look nice, but as a tall woman (6ft) I’ve never found anything that’s long enough for me.

I actually had good success with jeans from River Island recently, lots of choice, different lengths, and so far they’ve held up well.

Lots of people like Uniqlo, but again I don’t get on with their sizing - if you’re shorter though I’m sure it’d work.

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Amda01@reddit

Sosandr, Roman. Strech fabric, not too many cropped items, they cater for the "forever in fashion" crowd.

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Grand_Act8840@reddit

Uniqlo and M&S

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wnttak@reddit

30F - Vinted or M&S

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Expression-Little@reddit

Sainsbury's, Tesco, Next, M&S. Socks still come from Primark though, I'm not paying M&S prices for socks.

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Gluecagone@reddit

Vinted

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throwaway768977@reddit

High street brands I like are Uniqlo, Mango, M&S, Massimo Dutti, Weekday, Arket and Cos.

I also like some smaller brands like peachy den, Susamusa, Kotn, Paloma wool, Isabella Vrana.

Also if I do find something I like I will usually check vinted or depop first before buying!

I think the key to look smart/polished in autumn winter is a decent long coat, I invested in a good quality wool one a few years ago and looking forward to wearing it again this winter!

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Slight-Pen9588@reddit

Jeans from M&S (although bought a pair from New Look the other day), most tops from Next and M&S but I dress pretty basic tbh... I mainly wear t-shirt and jeans.

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curiouslykenna@reddit

I get the majority of my clothes in Next these days. Their jeans especially are great quality and they have really nice brands like Lipsy.

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DeliciouslyCaramel@reddit

Nakd has really nice autumn pieces

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OutdoorApplause@reddit

M&S have really upped their game recently. I have mostly things from there, plus John Lewis. A couple of H&M and Zara bits, but I find both very hit or miss.

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DD265@reddit

Surprisingly, Amazon - there's some really nice stuff hidden amongst the poor quality. It's easier to find things that aren't as fashionable; I like my tops longer in the body than is popular on the high street at the moment. I look for reviews with photos to see the actual clothes people are receiving.

M&S or Next for jeans at the moment. I love Levi's and have loads, but trying to lose weight so I don't want to fork out, and they're hit and miss sizing wise so buying on Vinted is a risk.

Vinted for other brands I am familiar with. I love my Ugg boots (both the classic type for in the house and their 'normal looking' styles for out of the house) and have never bought a pair brand new from a retailer.

TK Maxx but it's luck of the draw, and the styles of top on the racks this summer haven't been my thing at all.

My coats are Dare2B - I go with plain but active waterproof or ski jackets. Usually wherever is cheapest. I do have a wool-look wrap coat that I got from Sainsbury's if I need something smarter.

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littlebagofcrazy@reddit

Vinted and charity shops, looking for: M&S and Next mostly

I love Tu and F&F (Sainsbury’s and Tesco). Some new look bits.

I’m trying to branch out into other brands too but I’m always rubbish at finding what fits so tend to stick with what I know.

I am 33 if that helps?

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nandos1234@reddit

24 but love these shops and they have good options for natural fiber clothes.

Uniqlo - a lot of knitwear is from here - lots of 100% wool and cotton jumpers that aren’t too expensive. & Other Stories - I got the best 100% wool coat from here, wore it everyday it wasn’t raining last winter and plan to do the same yesterday. COS - expensive but do the best 100% wool trousers here, they last so well and feel so much better to wear than polyester.

I tend to get my t shirts and things from H&M. I also find their website easiest out of most brands to search for specific materials.

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LivingSalt9816@reddit

Second hand markets

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Ok-Butterfly1605@reddit

Mostly M&S, Next and H&M (since that’s all we have here!) and I also like looking at Cos, Arket, Uniqlo, Mint Velvet, Sezane. I’ll look for Mango, Zara, etc on Vinted.

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RaspberryJammm@reddit

I get all my tops from Rapanui and all my bottoms from Lucy & Yak

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RoseAmongstThornes@reddit

Joe Browns

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ReasonableTeam1377@reddit

Karen millen wool coats are excellent however you may have missed the sale window, got a £400 coat for 100

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kindaadulting87@reddit

Oh bloody hell what a steal!

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Delightfully_Simple@reddit

Sainsbury's/marks and Spencer/Asda

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BoysenberrySevere224@reddit

I find that M&S and Sainsbury’s clothes actually last through the years. For me, all my Primark and H&M stuff tends to only last short periods of time.

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VioletsSoul@reddit

Joe Browns

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Valuable-Disaster567@reddit

Charity shop and vinted.

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Eyupmeduck1989@reddit

I get most of my stuff off Vinted tbh! At least then if it doesn’t suit, it doesn’t break the bank and it’s not too hard to sell it on

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MermazingKat@reddit

Popsy clothing, but usually from vinted

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katielikesthings@reddit

M&S, Very, Mango, COS for staple pieces (but a lot from Vinted)

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samtylers@reddit

M&S & Uniqulo for me at the moment!

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Commercial-Fudge7117@reddit

Jeans are new look or m&s. Tops mostly m&s. Jumpers from mango. Coats - Zara, mango and Stradivarius. I’ve noticed someone else has mentioned Uniqlo and I second that - they are generally good for everything. I got some great jumpers and sweatshirts from them last year. In autumn/winter I wear my uggs to death and I have a three trainers I circulate dependent on weather - brown adidas spezials, new balance 530s and my checkerboard vans.

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