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Men’s clothing brand preferences for higher quality clothes?
Someone on r/anticonsumption recommended this sub to me. After being frustrated with clothing I buy that seems to quickly degrade, and just becoming jaded with consumerism in general, it is one of my New Year’s resolutions to only buy high-quality clothing that I can wear for several years. I want to buy some new clothes at this time, but I am hesitant to do so because I am unsure of which brands to avoid for low quality and which would be best for high quality and overall sustainability. The city I live in does not have many options for clothes shopping outside of big box stores and fast fashion retailers, so i plan on shopping online for a wider selection. However, it is nearly impossible to gauge what brands to purchase due to my unfamiliarity with them and inability to physically examine them.
My style is pretty average and somewhat preppy; for reference, some brands I like are Calvin Klein and Banana Republic. I do like to dress more casually sometimes (think sneakers, graphic T-shirt, and denim jacket). I want to buy clothing with natural materials (e.g., cotton, natural leather, etc.) but I do prefer stretch jeans. I would say my budget is in the upper-middle range; for reference, I just bought a pair of leather boots for about $215. I am not opposed to buying thrifted/secondhand/vintage clothing. I would prefer products made in the USA, but it is not a dealbreaker if they are not.
l usually shop at places like Target, Old Navy, Kohl's, but I'm tired of everything looking cheap and misshapen after just a few wears (or even immediately). So I threw out most of my clothes to start over.
I just got a couple shirts and a pair of shorts from ASRV and on first impression, the quality seems much better. The fabric feels more premium and the overall construction feels more solid.
I need more clothes like this. Things that are well made, comfortable, and intentional. Not really looking for name recognition or anything. Just brands that have good t-shirts, shorts, jeans, and the occasional polo. I am a bigger guy (losing weight though), so I need brands that make at least XL, but preferably 2X.
Also I do value brands that are focused on sustainability and ethically sourced materials and labor.