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M&S is a British grocery store that also sells clothes. There is no real American equivalent — it has an emphasis on nicer versions of groceries, but it’s not like Whole Foods or Erewhon and it’s less silly or specific than your average specialty store in the US. It was one of the first places that brought me comfort and happiness after moving to London. It still does, largely because I know I’ll like basically whatever I buy there (my favorite is their milk chocolate mini buttons, I also love a Colin the Caterpillar and the white chocolate milkshake in a bottle).
In the US, places like Target and Walmart sell groceries and clothes together, but the clothes at M&S are really nice. They sell cashmere and trench coats and when I went into the flagship on Oxford Street the other day I saw a lot of summer offerings inspired by Chemena Kamali’s Chloé. I bought way too much.
In the US, places like Target and Walmart sell groceries and clothes together, but the clothes at M&S are really nice. They sell cashmere and trench coats and when I went into the flagship on Oxford Street the other day I saw a lot of summer offerings inspired by Chemena Kamali’s Chloé. I bought way too much.
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😃I’m going to assume ‘normal’ means things regular humans wear that don’t cost $$$$$$. I peeped some of the other recs and they had a lot of great options. Some broad thoughts:
• Thrifting is incredible...if you know what you’re looking for. It’s worth spending some time doing research / time in the stores feeling all the things yourself.
• GAP’s new creative department is incredible and they’re honestly the best all-around normal mall brand. Fits are great. Materials are thoughtful and rational (their linen stuff has been shockingly good).
• I am a loyal cultist to J Crew (and her younger, edgier, hotter sister in Madewell). The men’s department is currently way ahead of the women’s — SHOP THE MENS DEPARTMENT! This is peak era of women-wearing-menswear so abuse it.
• Everlane is good, their fits are hit or miss though. I’d say if you can go to a physical store try stuff on there.
• GAP’s new creative department is incredible and they’re honestly the best all-around normal mall brand. Fits are great. Materials are thoughtful and rational (their linen stuff has been shockingly good).
• I am a loyal cultist to J Crew (and her younger, edgier, hotter sister in Madewell). The men’s department is currently way ahead of the women’s — SHOP THE MENS DEPARTMENT! This is peak era of women-wearing-menswear so abuse it.
• Everlane is good, their fits are hit or miss though. I’d say if you can go to a physical store try stuff on there.
Jun 13, 2024
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👕like marshalls, walmart and target
marshalls has pretty good clothing at VERY good prices and walmart and target i have noticed have taken similar styles that you would see of Shein
marshalls has pretty good clothing at VERY good prices and walmart and target i have noticed have taken similar styles that you would see of Shein
Jun 11, 2024
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This will fix you, I promise. But actually, it’s something I have to do for American Style all the time and I think it keeps your heart and mind elasticated.
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This changed my life. It makes you feel less like you’ve washed up on the shores of God knows where. Your own slippers and robe far away from home bring comfort and a little glamour — suddenly your suitcase is no longer a plastic-shelled roller bag but a trunk carrying the contents of your life. Complete with an eye mask (as decorative or functional as you need) and whatever knocks you out at night.
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