Permanent fashion - quality made garments

I've noticed that most of the designer clothing made for the ladies is ...well... crap. My assumption is that the market is geared toward this season - whatever is in style will go out of style before it has a chance to be worn out.

I'd love to hear from the ladies who wear business attire on a daily basis and buy clothing in a fashion similar to the way men do - with the assumption that a suit should last a long time. A dress shirt should wear and fit well. What do you need and want? Who makes real QUALITY? What defines quality in a skirt? How the hell do you wear those 4" heels without dying?

From a professional curiosity, I'd love to hear more about what women who don't run around in size 2 Cavalli need and want, whose styles work for you, what forms the foundation of a business wardrobe for a woman?

Thanks!

 

As far as mass produced stuff: My sis who works in a "business enviroment" and swears by tactical pants. She also has a pair of cove boots. They've lasted for years and I'm sure they will last for many more.

I use to cocktail, before I bartended and 4" heels weren't that bad. I actually prefer higher, but that's bc/s I have a high arch. You might look into an arch support if high heels hurt, but for some ppl. they always do. I've seen a lot of nice flats out too.

As far as business atire -I have had 4 suits for many (8-10) years and I paid $150-300 for each. I think women try to skimp bc/s of style and if you're going to expect quality; pay for it. I knew when I bought them they were an investment. I bought basic colors a navy, a black suit (skirt & jacket) and also a black and a gray pants suits. I sew so I looked for things that indicate quality (well put together, nice quality fabric that draped properly, french seaming, and strong seams with no puckers) and I brought them to a dry cleaners and had them professionally altered by their seamstress (several times over the years). As far as shirts I usually buy men's shirts and just have darts added.

If you're starting a wardrobe I'd pick up a basic black OR navy dress, jacket, straight skirt that hits the knee cap, and a pair of black pants.

 

lol im in a natural therapies environment, and still there is a formal business dress (sort of)

i probably wouldnt be allowed to massage barefoot, but u have to wear clean cut black business pants and the company polo shirt

if it were up to me, id wear my jeans, or some of those tie up thai pants, no shoes, and a singlet top
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