I am in love with Lord & Taylor's cardigans. The neckline is not as low as some and they have faceted clear buttons that add a bit of sparkle. I got a whole slew of the cotton ones, but they have cashmere, too. I wore them all summer with a tank or v-neck tee underneath and now that it's cooler, I'm wearing contrasting colour long sleeve tees underneath. I feel comfortable around the house in them but if I go out to run errands, I throw on a pair of wedges and I feel presentable. I found they fit a tiny bit small, so I got some in my usual medium and a couple in large.

Is it cool/cold where you live? For the fall and winter, I have a few cute coats with colorful scarves that make me feel put together while I am out and about. Then it doesn't matter so much if I have on the same old jeans and shirt.

I maybe misled when I said the running around errands but I want to look good and updated without the coat :). will look at Lord and Taylor cardigans. I do love me my cardigans but maybe those need updating as well.

We are coming into the time of year when I feel most "put together" with little effort. I have a core wardrobe of nicer long sleeved tees (either all cotton or a touch of lycra) but the key for me is the wide range of sweaters and jackets/blazers, scarves and jewelry I can throw together for a "look". I especially like the long sweaters that will work as a jacket for me well into the fall. I have one from Ralph Lauren that HAS to be 10 yr old but I wear the heck out of it each year.

I was never big into button down shirts-- unless you count the oversized men's GAP shirts I wear around the house with only short socks. I DO wear turtlenecks. In fact, just yesterday I was wondering whether it was too soon for the cotton turtenecks. Again, a scarf, a great necklace or a great cardigan can all elevate and pull the look together.

Shoes are my struggle this year (and last.. and the one before that). My feet have gotten wider and much more sensitive. I struggle to find something that is cute AND comfortable. My favorite pointy-toe suede booties have gasped their last breath and I have yet to find a replacement that is as comfortable. I also wore the heck out of a pair of bronze-platinum colored penny loafers and they are definitely working their way to the garbage heap. I need a full wardrobe of basics and fun shoes.

As mentioned above it's the accessories and shoes. I have basic tees and jeans that look "meh" without the accessories. I now have a very nice collection of necklaces, bracelets, scarves, ponchos, and a few jackets to pull my casual look together. Shoes and boots help, too, but I find I don't need a large number, just a few stylish ones in basic brown and black.

Ditto the shoes!! I feel like I always look better if I am wearing awesome shoes.

I buy light weight jackets at Chicos, have a good assortment and I use solid color square neck tops. Earrings, maybe a necklace, sharp shoes and many bracelets and I'm good to go. I also a little heavier group of jackets for cooler fall days.

Wow Funky! We are still in the 90s here so I can't even imagine a t-neck LOL.

I'm going to pretend it is cool weather and give you my ideas. I'm currently wearing a tee and shorts. I did wear a chambray shirt and cropped pants to the farmers market, vet and grocery store this morning.

Around the house and for just running out to the store, errands, etc. I love yoga pants. Even better pants out of that same type fabric but with a straight slim leg. You can put different tops with them for different looks. Longer shirts, cardigans, long knit tops, etc. Jeans - I like either the skinny leg that can be cuffed or a flared leg. I do not wear that many totally flat shoes other than some of my warm weather sandals. For fall I wear clogs/mules, booties, etc. I am loving the newer peep toe shooties and in our climate I could wear them probably through Thanksgiving or later. I bought a pair of peep toe sling back mule looking shoes - black leather. They have a chunky heel - not too high - and will look great with skinny jeans, flare leg jeans or the straight leg dress pants I wear. I like the boho and peasant style tops while the weather is still mild. A shirt or tee and a vest. I have alot of longer shirts that look good with the skinny jeans or leggings. I personally do not wear actual leggings - I have some thicker fabric (ponte?) stretch pants that are a very straight, narrow leg but thicker and not quite as fitted as leggings. They look good with the longer tops/shirts. Depending on the shoe you can dress them up/down.

I also really like some of the ponchos. Denim and chambray shirts or jackets are also a great casual look and again - depending what you wear them with and your accessories - can be dressed up or down.

I like Lucky Brand jeans and although many of their shirts are too long for me, I have a few that I like. They have quite a few comfortable tops that are casual but have a cute boho style. I sometimes have luck at AT Loft, too.

If I'm wearing a basic tee and jeans (which is often) I feel more stylish if I am wearing accessories like earrings and necklace. I am a jewelry addict.

I was also going to suggest Lucky for tops. I get tired of wearing shirt styles that are made more like t-shirts even if they aren't t-shirts and have found some really cute boho and peasant style long-ish tops that aren't very expensive on the Lucky website on sale. I also occasionally find some at AT loft, and DD is really good at finding things there online. Another great online resource is 6pm.com. I just bought some very casual fall tops by Kuhl & Toad & Co at a great price at 6pm. I can wear most of these tops with either jeans or skinny knit pants.

Yoga pants that aren't too fitted are also a go-to for me when I'm running errands and really casual. I'm including a quick photo of one of the Lucky tops. I've been wearing it in summer too over cream capris but will wear it in fall too over denim.

For shoes in fall and winter, I love wearing my Eileen Fisher flat heel booties. They were pricey but so worth it to me as I can wear with tights and skirts to work or with pants and they really hold up well. Vince Camuto and Sam Edelman also have some cute styles I have seen this year. I have some other peep-toe booties I wear while the weather is still warm if I need a higher heel, and a pair of mules I sometimes wear.

It's still very warm here too (I don't live too far from Tina) but eventually I'll be wearing a long cardigan or poncho over a T or light sweater.

This is a good reminder to me about Lucky Brand. I have one t shirt I bought about 4 years ago (yes, v neck with a big flower-in a gorgeous periwinkle color) that is my favorite. I am definitely going to search out more Lucky stuff. (pretty sure I got it at Marshall's). Good tip about 6pm.

And I do typically wear ballet flats with my skinny jeans or in cooler weather, nice flat chunky boots. ( really need comfort shoes so while wedge sandals work for me, for closed shoes wedges are not so comfy). I do need to get some new ballet flats because I have been wearing out the ones I have. Good reminder.

I am in my mid 60's and am a large or even extra large depending so we are not talking about a young lean body here.

While shopping with my teenage daughter earlier this summer, we happened to walk thru Lord and Taylor. She loves Free People and they often have their items on sale. I like some of their things but if it is too free flowing/boho, I feel like it just makes me look heavy or fat, but I did find a few cute tops. They also had some Lucky tops on sale-I found two that I liked and bought. I also by chance found some Lucky brand at TJ Maxx. My problem is that I can't wear things tucked in (belly bulge) so that prevents me from buying nice tailored button downs. I also am not comfortable in "crisp" tops - things that are 100% cotton or that need ironing. In between weather temps are hard for me b/c I prefer a cotton blend so I was pleased to find the Lucky shirts are a nice comfortable material that don't make me feel too "dressed up" but are nicer than just something that looks like a t-shirt.

I agree that jewelry and accessories can really make an outfit and while I admire my friends wholook so put together with accessories, most of the time I feel like if I'm just running to grocery store or a quick errand, then going home to cook or fold laundry,'etc. then I don't want to be bothered. But of course then I never look quite as nice as some of my friends!

My favorite shirts are from Wrap London and Poetry(FashionUSA). My favorite shirts are not offered at the moment, but are hemp. Great fabric.

When I am shopping I always grab Lucky Brand tops to try on but inevitably they are too short on me. Same thing happens with Boden. I am not terribly tall but I have a long torso. For me, looking put together and modern is all about finding pants and tops that are the right proportion for my shape. It's hard!

I want to try an Untuckit shirt. Anyone ever buy from them? Until I lose more weight, I do not feel comfortable tucking in my shirt but i want a tailored look. I just signed up and they will send a 15% off coupon. Not cheap, but I need stuff that fits and looks good.

Untuckit white shirt ladies

I love the look of those shirts, gsciencechick! I think I will try one.

Another vote for Lucky tops. Also, NYDJ has nice tops, they also launder very well. My casual shoes are from Cobb Hill (now owned by Rockport, mine were purchased when they were part of New Balance).

I stopped at Marshall's today and tried on 4 lucky tops- 2 were great BUT for some reason they really showed too much cleavage. THey were the bohemian Indian looking very attractive, but with a keyhole neckline which really showed ...I tried thinking if I could wear a camisole or something but I dont usually like layering like that. Maybe they were just slightly off. I did get a similar type top from another brand and I am happy about that. I do think this was a great suggestion as it changed my view up a bit and it feels updated and comfy. Will be away for a few days but when I get back I will definitely head to Lord and Taylor and look for their lucky brand.

I did order the Untuckit shirt in white, so I'll post a follow up after it arrives. There are stores in NY, LA, and Chicago.

http://www.untuckit.com/pages/store-locator

I'm a fan of wearing my work blazers with a tshirt, heels and jeans. It dresses them up and "locks & loads" my puffy parts.

I like Dillards and Stein Mart.

I wear blouses, mostly solid that can be paired with a scarf or a sweater, depending on the weather. In the winter I tend to wear solid color sweaters with my jeans or leggings. Just got home from being away for the weekend, so some of this is coming out of the suitcase and some is being planned for next weekend-also away.

GScience, I always see the Untuckit ads but for they never seem to advertise for women.

What is special about the Untuckit blouses? In the photo it looks just like a regular white blouse and the little blue triangle at the bottom looks like it should be tucked in to hide it.