its funny how as a kid bloomies SAs controlled my wardrobe, then in high school i was a athletic sweats/sports authority/beach bum stores type of girl. now i want to clean up a bit, not overly, but to look neat, polished, yet casual. any suggestions?

ann taylor
j crew
banana republic
Nordstrom (you can find anything at Nordstrom)

assuming you're in the US of course, and don't mind being a teensy bit cookie cutter.

Oh yes, banana republic has some cute basics. Also gap.

true religion/rock and republic jeans or maybe a denim skirt
blousy shirt - try trina turk
long catchy necklace

You can still wear the flip flops.. or maybe a low wedge.

revolveclothing.com has good examples.

Ann Taylor Loft is great!
LOTS of casual and lots of comfy!
Garnet Hill as well

I like Ann Taylor

Originally Posted by ilzabet

assuming you're in the US of course, and don't mind being a teensy bit cookie cutter.

i just read this and it sounded by. just so you know, i shop at all those places and like that look myself.

thanks for the suggestions girls! i def need basic tees and blouses and such.

Banana Republic tees are so nicely cut. They actually make people look like they have a shape.