How to dress like a Young Urban Professional Woman?

Oh, another thing. Style Forum is for men's clothing but there are a few women lurking over there and a lot of people who work in the industry who would probably be delighted to throw out what they know about women's clothing.  more

Where I live, there are several consignment shops that cater to a youngish stylish clientele and only accept clothes that are a) in good condition and b) are some sort of name brand. I score fantastic work clothes, like Ann Taylor, for 12-25 bucks per item.  more

I'm suprized no-one has said <a href="http://www.hm.com/">H&M</a>. That or <a href="http://www.zara.com/v06/index.html">Zara</a> will get you Euro-style fashion from the mall at reasonable (i.e. not that much more than the gap) prices. I'm a 26 year old male, and a nice-sized H&M giftcard from my parents this past Christmas transformed my wardrobe from jeans and t-shirts to that of a well-dressed hip young man. Well, I'd like to think so anyways.  more

It's down at the moment but you will get much more detailed answers over at <a href="http://www.styleforum.net/">Style Forum</a>. There is also <a href="http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/">Ask Andy's forums</a>. Be prepared to hear that black anything is a big no-no for anything except a tux. J. Crew probably isn't real high on the list for pieces that will last but they have actually improved in recent years. On the web, it is possible to find high quality stuff at <a href="http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Default.asp?wc=true">Sierra Trading Post</a> believe <a href="http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.48397/dept_id./est./qx/product.htm"> it or not</a> especially when you tack on some coupon codes and also ebay if you know what you are looking for. Put your wallet away for a while and educate yourself on quality then start by carefully building a basic wardrobe that can be mixed and matched. Sooner or later somebody is going to recommend <a href="http://www. ...  more

I'm 21 and also often mistaken for a 16- or 17-year-old. I'm also pretty short (5'1"), so I feel your petite pain :p. I finally found a nice-looking classic petite suit with some shirts at <a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/">New York & Company</a>, which I'm quite happy with.  more

<a href="http://www.landsend.com/cd/index/fp/0,,120,00.html?sid=2475145630381170940">Land's End.</a> The best part is they hem most pants to your inseam. If, like me, part of the reason you "look young" is your height, this is a Good Thing. Some stuff is available at Sears if you take standard inseams. Be sure to try the "virtual model" to get an idea how stuff will look on you.  more