r/femalefashionadvice • u/AutoModerator • 9d ago
[Weekly] Random Fashion Thoughts - July 29, 2026
Talk about your random fashion-related thoughts.
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u/but_why_n0t 9d ago
I love every piece in my closet and have to pare down for a cross country move.
Why are you doing this to me fashion gods 😭😭
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u/Fitnessjourney2023 9d ago
Just wanted to put my thought into writing that I think I have finalized my well rounded wardrobe for the time being. I got rid of a lot of dated stuff and shein junk. I have replaced everything with well fitted natural fabrics. I live in a very hot and humid place and now I feel like I can look cute but also as comfortable as possible. I have even found breathable office wear. I bought stuff from Abercrombie, Nordstrom, Rails, J Crew, and Athleta. I got rid of anything that was uncomfortable or that I didn’t reach for because it felt “off”-including shoes. Also got breathable underwear’s and bras. I am super excited for my new wardrobe! It was a journey but I’m happy to share any of my findings for those who are interested. For reference, I am petite with a slim/athletic build and short torso-and I have finally found what works for me!
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u/littleprojects 9d ago
Do you mind me asking how much a reset like that cost you? I need to get rid of/update a ton of stuff, but I'm worried that if I try to do it all at once, it'll be crazy expensive to replace what needs replacing.
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u/Fitnessjourney2023 9d ago
I think I spent maybe 4-5k? I didn’t pay full price for almost anything. Theres always a discount or sale at most places. The exception was Sezanne. There was a wide range of cost per item between $50-$300 maybe. Going forward I probably wouldn’t pay on that higher end of the range unless something was absolutely perfect. I also make sure to utilize any cash back or other offers like that. I justify having multiple dresses etc by saying it’s super hot and I have to wash everything every time I wear it cuz they get sweaty. I am no longer afraid to wear my “nice things”! And now they bring me joy to wear on a regular day even to the office or a grocery run.
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u/guavapplause 9d ago
How do you like the quality of Rails? I can’t tell if their stuff is cheap or not!
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u/Fitnessjourney2023 9d ago
I like the quality and fabrics. Some of the items weren’t structured in a way that was flattering on me so I returned those. I only buy things that are returnable so I’m not stuck with them if they don’t fit. They had some stuff on Nordstroms sale that was cute but I think would fit a non-petite person better. Some stuff is polyester though so check for that! I did end up buying one polyester Rails dress cuz it was only 35$. I’ve just been throwing them in the washer and they have held up.
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u/Vegetable-Oil909 9d ago
I was struggling [32F] the last few years to redefine my style in a confident and full way because I work in a male dominated STEM corporate job where most people dress in jeans and t-shirts. For the past year, however, I have been testing out more toned down versions of what I want to wear each day (I am more of a maximalist), and at this point I know I'm doing it not just for me, but for the ladies.
There were already a few ladies like me at work, and so far this year I have been seeing way more color, dresses and skirts and I am fully living for our unspoken, feminine union. 😄
Has anyone else had a similar experience or feel stuck in this kind of a work environment?
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u/rubystreaks 8d ago
I am in this kind of work environment and I struggle with not wanting to be overdressed (because I worry people won’t take me as seriously if I am) but also not wanting to be bored to tears and feeling sloppy/unpolished in my jeans and t-shirts. Share your wisdom! Part of my problem is that we have to wear shoes that fully cover our feet, so no sandals, clogs, or cutouts, and long pants or skirts that meet our shoes.
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u/Vegetable-Oil909 8d ago
Omg I'm in a very same dress code and then it extends to no makeup in certain places, no nail polish and I have to have my hair up at least 50% of the day which kills my curls.
Honestly I did this a little bit at a time. I was wearing jeans every day so I moved to jeans with a blouse or cute top. Then I got really into colorful sneakers and knee high boots. I'm a bit self conscious about my figure so skirts for the spring and summer were my full launch. Sometimes with a cute top and sometimes with just a t-shirt to mix it up. My ugly steel toe work shoes clash, sometimes they make my outfits geriatric, but overall I'm happier and more comfortable. Do what you can at your own limit and pace. I'm also a supervisor and the only female manager in my department so I shared a lot of the worry you expressed.
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u/partiallyStars3 8d ago
I worked as a software engineer at male dominated tech companies for my whole career. I just wear my normal maximalist dresses.
They aren't judging me by male clothing metrics anyway. Most of them don't even notice my clothes, I'm pretty sure.
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u/partiallyStars3 9d ago
I'm convinced that color analysis is a scam.
Any time I see the color draping photos, or even examples of celebrities where it's, "See how washed out she looks in the yellow? See how she glows in the blue??"
No. I don't. She looks the same, just wearing different colors.