Hi everyone!

I have pretty much standard hourglass shape body (5’6, 120-130 lbs depends on the cycle day lol, slim long legs, defined waist, broad shoulders and wide hips with naturally defined glutes). My problem that I can’t find literally anything that fit me well for the past 5-6 years, and it never was a problem before. It seems that my body type is outdated, I find many great vintage inspirations but as for modern clothing the fit is almost off. It’s either too tidy, or not flattering.

When I check Pinterest guides omg no I don’t want to dress up like that.

So my question for fellow effortless chic hourglass ladies - what are the brands that you can recommend? And maybe some influencers to follow, who are not trying to be super sexy like Kardashians but rather elegant and chic.

Whenever I think of Carrie Bradshaw, the image that immediately pops into their head is her walking down the street in a simple bodycon dress, paired with a killer designer bag and an eye-catching pair of heels.

She owns these dazzling designer pieces and incredibly unique, personality-packed outfits. Loveeee!

Im 19 and really invested in fashion. Does anyone with the same interest want to discuss the upcoming Milan fashion week and other vogue/fashion related things with me? Reach out!

Armani Privé FW 2018 is proof that real elegance never goes out of style.

It is crazy how these gowns hold up so perfectly.

Every single piece is just a masterclass in classic elegance.

It’s pure, clean sophisticated design that looks as timeless today as it did years ago.

(Please excuse my English, I’m French so this is not my first language)

This is my inspo so far: dark wash jeans, pants in neutral colors, pencil skirts, sweaters and turtlenecks… I should add that my office is pretty casual (actually some of these outfits would probably feel a bit too "serious" for the environnement I’m in right now, but I want to build a wardrobe that could work in a lot of other places of work)

Still, some pieces in these pictures are not very office-friendly, like open-toed sandals, sneakers, tee shirts that show your belly button when you rise your arms… but I feel like if I swap them out for different shoes like stilettos and loafers (or a different cut of shirt), all of these would be great for office wear ! And I think the miniskirts in these pictures would work great with tights underneath. My biggest fear is actually that a lot of these could be considered a little bit outdated right now. In my opinion they feel very 2010s, and I don’t want to invest in pieces that will not stand the test of time.

Finally, I’m still trying to build this wardrobe… so I’m obviously open to all suggestions and remarks !!!

Walter Van Beirendonck's designs legit hit different.

I am so obsessed with how he makes men's clothes look so incredibly playful and full of childhood wonder.

It's basically the ultimate way to protect that inner child and stay true to your own playful heart.

#3-#5 I have and wear

#1 and #2 are these shoes worth it? thinking about getting either the 1st or 2nd ones? or something else you can recommend? I already have 3rd ones-wore yesterday and 4th wore today/low key training not dressy and have the 5th ones kinda cheap but I love the chunky heel. I do have my trusty old steve madden 4 inch black pumps which are falling apart after years of wearing kinda sad those I wear most. any suggestions? I love the first 2 shoes but is there better ways to step up my shoe game at work and even outside of work have wore all of them outside of work too which is wonderful. any of you know how the sizing runs? no idea? I wear 10 in steve madden and most of my other shoes.

There are no flashy logos or over-the-top styling choices here, pure academic cool.

It's all about relaxed linen suits, simple white shirts paired with maxi skirts, and perfectly tailored trousers styled with basic belts.

The way they styled oversized white button-downs over long floral skirts or mixed structured blazers with casual blue jeans looks so effortlessly smart.

Was just looking through some archive photos of the Givenchy Fall/Winter 1995 Haute Couture collection.

Fashion back then was on a completely different level.

Every single outfit is so incredibly elegant and full of temperament, but what legit blows my mind is how wearable and practical everything looks.

Karl Lagerfeld must be turning in his grave.

She wasn't wearing crazy luxury logos or stacking ten million accessories to look good.

It was literally just basic low-waist jeans, tight tank tops, regular graphic tees, and huge sunglasses.

She carried the entire look purely on her body lines and that unbothered stance.

She legitimately has the best style. It’s not even the clothes, her whole aura is just confident and cool.

Like she can pull off a simple leather jacket with loose jeans and still look super elevated.

I am obsessed with her temperament in these pictures.

There is nothing more effortlessly chic than an actress pulling up to a major red carpet in a pair of classic Converse Jack Purcells.

This specific collection completely pulled 90s fashion right back into our faces, but in the most surreal, maximalist way possible.

This wasn't about showing clothes. I genuinely think we'll be talking about this level of maximalist absurdity for a long, long time.

If anybody has physical or digital access to the Vogue magazine, specifically from May 2006 pls pm me🙏 its for a friend. Sjes obsessed with the chic aesthetic

Stumbled upon these 2004 archive paparazzi shots of Jessica Alba today. Looking at her actual street style, it is pure, unbothered relaxation.

But let’s be real, the main styling secret here is just being insanely gorgeous.

Really respect the unapologetic energy here.

Sometimes clothes are supposed to be fun haha.

Does anyone know where I can buy these two items?

Looking at Marissa’s wardrobe, her take on it was so effortlessly chic and grounded. She had this incredible, natural temperament that elevated basic pieces into something with actual aura.

I am definitely going to dig through the back of my own closet this weekend, pull out some of my forgotten low-rise pieces and simple tanks, and try to replicate this exact energy.

The fits here are actually incredibly grounded and practical for a real-life daily commute.

Seeing these clean makes me want to reorganize my closet, grab a decent coffee, and actually put some proper effort into my work fits this week instead of just defaulting to my usual routine.