Ladies, where are you getting nice outfits for getting back out either in the office or socializing?

I’ve searched other bowls and found a lot of the same brands being listed (e.g. Aritzia, Everlane, Uniqlo) but a lot of those color palettes are so muted they do nothing for my melanin 😒 I love neutrals as much as the next gal but some of these places just be giving overpriced blandness.

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Boden, Mango, Lucy & Yak, Amour Vert

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H&M is surprisingly good
American eagle (if you’re curvy like me)
Sometimes Shien (not the biggest fan but it’s quick and cheap)
Amazon fashion
Thrift shops and consignment shops
Zara

If you have a higher budget
Hanifa
BBXBRAND
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BBXBRAND is that girl!

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Nordstrom Rack is a staple for me!

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SAME. I love Nordstrom Rack. they have great stuff.

https://www.manieredevoir.com

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