But you don’t have to take my word for it. I chatted with some TJ Maxx and Marshalls style experts who shared their love of the retailers as well as their tips for shopping there and building outfits that you actually love. Trend forecaster and content creator Mandy Lee and celebrity stylist and creative director Erin Walsh sat down to talk transitional-weather staples, fall fashion trends, and styling tips to fully honor your personal style… and get the most bang for your buck!
“It’s funny with fashion. I think so many people think that it’s a luxury, but one of my favorite things about working with TJ Maxx and Marshalls is showing that fashion is not a luxury. It’s, like, the ultimate democratizing thing,” Walsh tells Refinery29. “We all have to get dressed in the morning. It’s not about buying something expensive. It’s about buying something that connects you with that feeling of the person you want to be.”
So who do you want to be? Lee explains: “The act of getting dressed every day is a really beautiful and powerful act of self-care in a way, but also, it teaches you so much about your style.” And her 75 Hard style challenge, which encourages taking a break from shopping and reassessing your closet, has taught her to shop for the gaps in her wardrobe. “I knew I needed a plain black mini skirt. So I went to the TJ Maxx on Sixth right after the challenge was done. It teaches you what you need to stretch your wardrobe further.”
