Clothing stores near Berkeley 4 a 23y/o woman going 4 a classy, sophisticated/ professional, hip, sexy look?

Question

My mom says my clothes make me look old...I think I bought those from nordstrom rack in san leandro and ann taylor. how about banana republic?
i dont know much about fashion and have little time to learn.
I'm dating a 28y/o man in finance and work at a corporation...i dont want to look old, yet i dont want to look like how a lot of slutty 18 year olds dress these days.
If u have any stores in mind that fit this picture (hip, classy, clean, sophisticated yet seductive/attractive) that arent crazy expensive (my budget is very tight), and can be found in the san francisco bay area, please share..I'd REALLY appreciate it!
Btw- are thrift stores in rich cities good idea since rich women wear em once and toss em?
Jeremy's in Berkeley any good?
Should I stick with outlet stores?
thank you :)

Answer 1

Oi. Jeremy's is waaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced.

I'm not the snappiest dresser, but I have a good working wardrobe. There's no shame in just getting on BART and heading to the mall. If I were you, I'd ride over to Powell Station and go nuts at H&M, Zara, Nordstrom's and Banana Republic. H&M and Zara are great for value, too. Fashionable, yet not expensive. For me, limited and Express are also decent stand-bys, but you have to get the stuff on sale.

As for thrift stores, Crossroads down on Shattuck in Berkeley is good for work clothes.

Of course, I am also a big fan of the outlets. It's worth it to me to make the drive to Vacaville once in a blue moon to buy clothes.

Answer 2

support your local thrift store hehehe try Nieman Marcus, Dillards, Macys, Nordstrom.. Or fly to Manhattan for the day amazing stores un the upper east side make sure you get daddies amex!