https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-wear-now-im-30 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:02:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-wear-now-im-30#post-23155 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:46:43 +0000 Nicole 23155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sarah #3 (we already have two other Sarahs!)</p> <p>I am going to be 40 this year, and I feel like I'm going thru this yet again.</p> <p>I used to shop at Old Navy, Gap, Target and Marshalls.</p> <p>I still hit Marshalls, but no long buy myself things at ON, and I'm finding less and less at the Gap. I try to avoid clothes shopping at Target, even though it's tempting. The prices are so low, and the style is usually pretty up to date--but the quality just isn't there. I like to buy bottoms at Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft. I have luck with Banana Republic for tops. I also shop at Macy's and when I get a chance to leave town for shopping, I love Nordstroms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-wear-now-im-30#post-23147 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:34:35 +0000 Becky 23147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I had a similar experience at about age 30. (I'm 33 now.) I have been reading Angie's blog faithfully and improving my understanding of smart casual dressing for my everyday dressing (I'm a SAHM). I have been purging my closet of shapeless, boxy t-shirts and "mom jeans," which have been my uniform for years. I am beginning to make choices of smarter knits or woven tops and dark wash jeans in flattering fits. I also wore clunky white athletic sneakers and white athletic socks with my jeans and tees (this should make you feel good to hear how bad someone else was!). So I am also updating my shoe wardrobe to smarter choices, such as athletic shoes only for sports, flip-flops only for beach, etc. Fashion sneakers and ballet flats are good choices for casual wear. Overall, you're going for a more polished, less uber-casual and trend-ruled look as you go into your 30s.</p> <p>I would recommend studying Angie's guidelines for the pretty pear:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/21/the-pretty-pear/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/04/21/the-pretty-pear/</a><br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/08/23/the-pretty-pear-in-2007/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2007/08/.....r-in-2007/</a><br /> so that you can have an idea of what silhouettes and styling are most attractive on your figure. BTW, I would suggest posting a picture of yourself under "body type," in jeans and a fitted top, to verify your body type. I thought I was a pear, but it turns out I'm a flat-chested hourglass with a strong shoulder line.</p> <p>Try some stores you may not have tried before. Favorites among the YLF crowd are Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, J. Crew, and Banana Republic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-wear-now-im-30#post-23137 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:05:17 +0000 Tanya 23137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sarah, I have turned 30 last year, and I understand what you are going through. There's no need to change things drastically, I would just avoid cheap juniors type stuff (e.g. tattered denim minis with flip-flops and a tank top), and try to figure out what you like and makes you feel good, and invest in some quality pieces there. Angie has a couple of blog posts on smart casual dressing, how about reading those for starters.</p> <p>Ass for the shops, I think one can find something nice in almost any store, just choose carefully. I'll be glad to help if you have more precise questions.</p> <p>Which stores do you usually shop in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-what-to-wear-now-im-30#post-23131 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:28:07 +0000 sarah4521 23131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need some help and advice please.<br /> I turned 30 a few months ago and I suppose it has only really properly hit me.<br /> I have just been wearing my same old clothes (very safe and dull, jeans and t-shirts, cardigans, accessorizing with a belt if I'm feeling crazy and for work just shirts and trousers) and suddenly feel too old.<br /> I think I should be spending more money on more decent and long lasting clothes (but what??) and also I'm not sure whether I have to leave and never return to all the shops I shopped in for the last decade.<br /> Anyone else had this problem and come through the other side? Please help :)<br /> Thanks<br /> p.s. I'm a pear </p>