The Women

Mary Haines enjoys a beautiful suburban life with her husband Stephen and their daughter Molly. Her best friend Sylvie Fowler is the editor of a prominent New York fashion magazine, a symbol of their stylish circle. The household feels idyllic, but whispers of trouble are already beginning to surface.

Sylvie learns from Tanya, a chatty manicurist, that Stephen is having an affair with Crystal at Saks. She wrestles with whether to tell Mary, aware that such information could upend her friend's life and threaten their long friendship. The knowledge sets the moral dilemma in motion.

Mary also learns about Stephen's infidelity from the same informant during a manicure. Shaken, she resolves to face the situation head-on rather than ignore it. Her discovery marks the beginning of a personal upheaval that tests loyalties.

Mary confronts Crystal first in a lingerie store, demanding an explanation for the affair. The encounter is direct and emotionally charged, signaling the end of her marriage as she chooses to pursue a divorce. Crystal's reaction reveals the fragility of the relationship.

Mary then confronts Stephen, pressing him about the affair. She makes it clear that she intends to file for divorce and begin rebuilding her life. The confrontation seals the end of their marriage in her mind.

Sylvie, Edie, and writer Alex Fisher rally around Mary to offer their support during the upheaval. They form a united front as she navigates the personal and professional storms ahead.

Sylvie betrays Mary by conspiring with gossip columnist Bailey Smith to confirm Mary's woes for a celebrity profile. The arrangement undermines Mary's standing and strains their friendship beyond repair.

Mary's daughter Molly begins ditching school and confides in Sylvie as her mother becomes distant. Her mother's upheaval leaves Molly feeling neglected and seeking solace in Sylvie's friendship.

Mary is fired from her job by her father, a blow that forces her to rethink her career. She undergoes a makeover and, with Catherine's financial help, decides to open her own clothing design firm.

As she reorganizes her life, Mary bonds with Molly and learns that Stephen's relationship with Crystal is unraveling. She also reunites with Sylvie, who has quit her own job, signaling a potential return of their friendship.

Mary prepares to unveil her new line of womenswear at a fashion show. The event is attended by boutique owners and the Saks buyer, marking a milestone in her professional reinvention.

Sylvie reveals she has met a guy and is contemplating giving him her real phone number. Edie goes into labor and has a baby boy, adding a new chapter to the women’s circle.

Mary receives a call from Stephen and, encouraged by her friends, agrees to go on a date with him. This moment hints at the possibility of reconciliation while the women reflect on their paths forward.

The film closes with a magazine titled Sylvie featuring the four friends on the cover and Alex's book published. A hint suggests Crystal might be dating Alex's ex Natasha, and the women discuss the joys, heartaches, and triumphs of being women.