Oh it's awful when that happens especially when you are desperate x

I think that you just need to wait a bit longer, rute. Late summer/early fall seems to be a lot of trendy looks geared toward teenagers and back to school shopping. I think the more traditional fall looks are coming.

wow CS! Thank you... maybe you're right! :)

I'm noticing the same thing. I'm trying to hold off until after all the teeny-bopper stuff is out of the way!

I had the same problem last year when I needed to get all new stuff because I moved from San Diego to Seattle..I was freezing to death and everything in the stores had short sleeves!

Hi Rute, Have you tried the major department stores like Nordstrom and Macys? I am thinking that the big department stores might have more basics and classic pieces. Also, have you tried Banana Republic?

Have you looked at Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Talbot's, your local version of VonMaur\Dillard's\Younkers, Nordstrom's, Macy's?

I know there has been a flurry of activity on the forum about Fall shopping, but I think the retailers are still saving the best for the last. For example, JCrew still has not put their true Fall collection out, Talbot's is holding off too, I know you are in Portugal, but I bet if you wait until Fall actually starts, you might find more variety than what is available now.
I have not spend a dime yet for my fall/winter wardrobe, and so far I am glad because there will be a lot more good stuff as the season starts.

Thank you jewelrygirl for the suggestion, but I'm in Portugal and we have not as much choice as you.. you have such nice online stores (we have two..). I even considered buy form the US, but the taxes are high..

I feel your pain Rute. I hate it when my style is out of synch with seasons trends. I think this fall there is to be a return to lady like elegance and more classic dressing, hopefully these trends will filter through to stores in the next few weeks.