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Elevate Your Style: Expert-Approved Brands for Every Budget

As a seasoned wardrobe stylist, I’ve spent years curating a list of go-to brands that deliver on quality, style, and fit. Whether you’re looking to invest in timeless pieces or score affordable essentials, I’m sharing my top picks for women and men.

Invest in Timeless Pieces: Splurge Brands for Women

For those who prioritize quality over quantity, these splurge-worthy brands offer exceptional craftsmanship and style.

• Tops: rag and bone, ATM, and Monrow for luxurious tees; L’Agence, Equipment, Theory, and Vince for stunning silk blouses.
• Sweaters: Equipment, Theory, and Vince for cozy, high-quality knits.
• Denim: Frame for flattering, comfortable jeans that “lift everything up.”
• Leggings: David Lerner’s “Vegan Barlow” and SPANX faux leather leggings for chic, comfortable options.
• Dress Pants: rag and bone’s Simone slim ankle pant for a versatile, investment-worthy piece.

Affordable Chic: Budget Brands for Women

You don’t have to break the bank to look great. These budget-friendly brands offer impressive quality at an affordable price point.

• Tops: Splendid, Alternative, and Topshop for affordable tees; Vince Camuto, BB Dakota, and ASTR the Label for stylish blouses.
• Sweaters: Halogen for affordable, high-quality knits.
• Denim: BLANKNYC, Articles of Society, and H&M for budget-friendly jeans.
• Leggings: BP. and Halogen for affordable, comfortable options.
• Dress Pants: Tahari, 1.STATE, Liverpool, Vince Camuto, and Halogen for quality, budget-friendly options.

Elevate Your Style: Splurge Brands for Men

For the gentlemen who want to upgrade their wardrobe, these investment-worthy brands offer exceptional quality and style.

• Tops: ATM, James Perse, Vince, John Elliott, and rag and bone for luxurious tees.
• Polos: Theory, Zegna, Vince, and ATM for high-quality polo shirts.
• Casual Shirts: rag and bone, A.P.C., Steven Alan, John Varvatos, Theory, and Vince for stylish, comfortable options.
• Dress Shirts: Theory, Hugo Boss, and John Varvatos for exceptional quality and style.
• Sweaters: Theory, Vince, and The Men’s Store at Bloomingdale’s for cozy, high-quality knits.
• Jeans: RRL, rag and bone, John Varvatos, A.P.C., Hugo Boss, Frame, and DL1961 for investment-worthy denim.

Affordable Style: Budget Brands for Men

For those on a budget, these brands offer impressive quality at an affordable price point.

• Tops: J.Crew, Alternative, and Everlane for affordable tees.
• Polos: J.Crew and the Nordstrom Men’s Shop for budget-friendly polo shirts.
• Casual Shirts: Frank And Oak, J.Crew, and Topman for affordable, stylish options.
• Dress Shirts: Zara, H&M, and Topman for budget-friendly dress shirts.
• Sweaters: J.Crew, Zara, and the Nordstrom Men’s Shop for affordable knits.
• Jeans: Levi’s, Gap, H&M, and BLANKNYC for budget-friendly denim.

By incorporating these expert-approved brands into your wardrobe, you’ll make fewer purchase mistakes, save time and money, and elevate your personal style.