New Wardrobe

Katie

September 22,2020 at 3:29PM UTC

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Hi All! I recently lost some weight and my clothes have become noticeably larger than they should be. At this point, I need to replace most of my work wardrobe. Any suggestions for affordable, but chic options for this?

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AnonymousSeptember 22,2020 at 3:44PM UTC
I love Ann Taylor and Loft, they have great petite sizing!
CarolinaSeptember 30,2020 at 2:02PM UTC
Banana Republic Factory is great!!! You can find awesome deals on there.
HOLLY RIVERAOctober 7,2020 at 5:40PM UTC
If you're not opposed to gently used items, ThredUp is a great site that has designer brands at very low prices. They have very high standards for what they accept, so you won't get anything in anything other than great condition. I've foud some amazing deals shopping with them. It may be also good place to trade in your clothes that don't fit any more as well.
Gaëlle M. GouraigeNovember 11,2020 at 9:58PM UTC
Good call on the trade in tip!
Shawna ClarkOctober 21,2020 at 9:30PM UTC
Hi Katie. I really like New York & Company. They have quality items and often run sales.
Gaëlle M. GouraigeNovember 11,2020 at 9:56PM UTC
Hi Katie! I know it's been awhile since your post but thought I'd share where I shop for chic, affordable workwear.
Zara- I always get the best blazers from there (for the past 10 years!). Most of the workwear is chic and timeless with the added benefit of being made of better quality than the more trendy pieces. Plus there always seems to be some sale every couple of months.
Lately I've been buying from Poshmark, and you can find pretty much anything on there and negotiate for a better deal. Like ThredUp, it's one of the more reputable resale sites.
I agree that you should definitely use either site to offload what doesn't fit you and get some extra cash for that brand new wardrobe.