Please send your go-to clothing stores that aren’t the usual suspects (jcrew, gap, madewell, reformation, etc) where most things are below $200ish.

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Lila Schaefer · Answer

brooke callahan pants, and also the capris: these pants are my go to and brooke callahan is the sweetest

JV · Answer

The Anteros Is Way Too Special: JV: Are you sure you want to Rec her?
Julia: She's too special, I know. This shirt is amazing bc it has some extra buttons around the bust so you can have the perfect open neck. And then the cuffs are extra long so you can wear them unbuttoned, and it creates a bell shape (or roll 'em up)!
JV: This might be one of your best kept secrets. Do we like green?
Julia: I LOVE the green! I have it tee hee. And I have the brick color. 
JV: Wait, lavender. Do I need something lavender? I feel thyme is safer...But also I have a pair of brown cords that could be cute w/ L.
Julia: Lavender and brown 🤤
JV: Anteros you’re killin' us 😂

sunset strip mall · Answer

COS: they've got really nice and chic clothes that are pricier than H&M or Zara, but better made, too. i've got a couple COS things that have become wardrobe staples

Vickie · Answer

Shop Sunchild: ‘lil online boutique with some smaller and more under the radar brands (I like Skargorn, Cordera, Meals & Nikki Chasin as well as Deiji Studios and Le Bon Shoppe already mentioned in this thread!). The selection is very curated and leans chic but comfy Also the owner styles everything on herself with mirror pics, which feels more relatable… their Instagram is great too!

Margaux · Answer

shopaholic’s brandlist: I’m a fiend for shopping so I have an ongoing note of brands I like. I try to get these secondhand on Poshmark when I can rather than new! Saves money and good for the environment:)

My style is very colorful, feminine, and funky and I adore dresses and matching sets, so with that in mind here are some of my faves;

Brands / Labels to keep an eye on

Farm Rio - boho / bright colors, tropical vibes, floral prints with beadwork / embroidery

Desigual - cool mesh t shirts, interesting purses, feminine street wear and fun patterns

Sezane - chic and beautiful and French! Nice knit wear and sweater dresses and shoes

Rouje - French dresses, tops, knitwear

Wolf and badger - independent brands with crazy fun stuff

Miss Circle New York- ultra feminine dresses

Bydee - beautiful bathing suits and resort wear

Montce - similar to bydee

Kookai - work esque clothes, going out tops and dresses, cool zip up sweaters

& other stories - beautiful linen dresses

Meshki - similar to Kookai

Hansel and gretal- gorgeous clothes, eventwear and sets especially

The line by K - very cool unique basics

staud - expensive but sick beaded bags, cool funky dresses and shoes

Yellow the label - gorgeous dresses and sets

Ancosti - mixed media dresses, the most beautiful knit skirt and top set I own

Arete studios - designer aggregator with a bunch of cool aesthetics

Lirica Matoshi - creative 3d pieces with appliqués, more art than clothes in some cases!

I have bought from all of these except Miss circle New York, arete studios and the line by k (but I have a bunch of stuff in my cart from all three of these places). Hope this helps!

Amy · Answer

Crossroads: I honestly love the Crossroads in my neighborhood! I found such great things there, and I like being able to find different brands. Some days are a hit and some are a miss - which makes it more fun!

Liz Corkery · Answer

Deiji Studios: Another Aussie label so definitely in your price range with the exchange rate! Always something unexpected to a cut or tailoring but great wardrobe staples.

Hope Chang · Answer

geel: a little bit on the pricier side, but the way that they combine comfort + beauty is amazing. i never want to take off anything i have from this company tbh

Anna · Answer

kotn: Well-made, affordable mix of basics and fun pieces! I wear their tanks all summer, rugby shirts all winter, and even a dress of theirs to a wedding.

annelise niño L.Ac · Answer

𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎 𝑓𝑒𝑤 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑦 𝑓𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠: everybody world, big bud press, suay, los angeles apparel, gil rodriguez, jung maven, meals clothing, lisa says gah, indigo luna

clownmommy · Answer

VRG GRL: patterns!! color!! but also great neutrals!!! i have so many pieces from this australian brand that i love and get many compliments on but my favorite is this silly horse tank

kitty · Answer

Le Bon Shoppe: I am a ride or die for LBS!!! They’re most known for their socks, but I’ve accumulated so many amazing staple tops and bottoms from them that I’ll wear for years to come (most of them are reviewed individually on my page!). Slow fashion made with natural fibers at an affordable price — the dream! 💌

Juliana · Answer

Mixed by Nasrin: Not sure if this is considered a usual suspect, but under $200 when on sale, which is frequent. Some really fun prints and cuts. Well made.