I know that the saying ‘you get what you pay for’ is mostly true when it comes to cheap items, but after a certain price you’re not getting quality and you’re more paying for the reputation that comes with a designer label.

What clothing brands do you feel hit that ‘worth the cost’ phrase without being too expensive for no reason?

Edit: wow this post blew up. By the way when I said ‘too expensive for no reason’ I meant paying for designer brands where the extra $ isn’t an increase in quality but rather for the reputation of the brand itself.

I’m in my mid-30s and I’m looking to elevate my wardrobe.

I’m looking for brands that are classic, chic, and high-quality — maybe like Ralph Lauren vibes but more contemporary? Willing to spend.

UPDATE: thank yall sooo much for sharing all of these recs!! I’m gonna grab a glass of wine and do a lil shopping!

For most of my life I have thrifted everything and have a surplus of random crap with rips and such that I don't actually wear. now that I have more money I want to get some high quality clothes to last forever, if anyone knows any good women's clothing brands that look good and well made please tell me! I am 5'9 size small

I feel like I've seen so many different answers on this question with people claiming different things, so I'm really confused - and it seems like different brands go down in quality every year. What brands should I buy from that can be trusted to produce high-quality clothing? For socks, I know there's balega. For outdoor clothing, I know there's REI, patagonia, carhartt, etc. But for most other things, I'm kinda lost. Underwear? Business casual? Workout clothes? Even my Levi's jeans fall apart at the crotch after a few years... Does anyone have a guide/website with recommendations for alternative brands to fast fashion? TBH I don't always have time to thrift, and there are just some clothes that I don't feel comfortable wearing second-hand (like workout pants), and I still can't tell if other items I get are true vintage/will last or will fall apart soon... so I'm looking for brands that I can buy new from and keep forever.

I'm nearly 40, post maternity, and I need a wardrobe refresh. I'm mostly looking for clothes a can look professional in while remaining comfortable as I teach high school.

I hate shopping so, so much, but over the years, it's gotten so much worse. The quality of former "good" brands is so terrible that I can feel it. I hear threads pop as I try on "stretchy" items such as swimwear. It's infuriating!

I need some basics, and I don't want them to be trash by next year (or even buy the spring). I'm willing to pay extra for quality, sustainably-made clothing that will last.

I didn't see any pinned posts for women's clothing brands. Any suggestions? If it matters, I'm in Houston, Texas, but I'll purchase online it there's a decent return policy (because clothes and women's bodies, let's face it, they often don't play nicely).