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Pay attention to the quality of the fabrica and the stitching, and what type of fabric is used in the product. Shopping in person makes this a lot easier, and all brands can have hits and misses. I've had shirts from Target last a decade plus and then $100 jeans have holes after a year. Answer from Beautiful-Emotion-63 on reddit.com

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r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Where are the high quality made to last clothes?

June 27, 2023 -

I (33F) am not a fashionista and I don't have time to thrift so if I'm going to buy new clothes, I want them to last. It seems today's clothing market is just continuing to get worse and worse. I'm even willing and able to fork over some decent cash plus repair clothes as they need it. The problem is I can't seem find anything but "fast fashion" or full blown high end designer clothes(that I have no interest in). The third option seems to be PNW/former hippie mother/grandmother clothes; no shade, it's just not my style. Where do y'all shop for clothes that will actually last more than a year? Bonus points for non-polyester fabrics.

Pay attention to the quality of the fabrica and the stitching, and what type of fabric is used in the product. Shopping in person makes this a lot easier, and all brands can have hits and misses. I've had shirts from Target last a decade plus and then $100 jeans have holes after a year.

Duluth Trading Company. These folks use quality fabrics and seem to be some of the last people on Earth who know how to set a sleeve properly. Not all of their clothes are for lumberjacks, although if you want to rock the flannel look they've got plenty of that, too.

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r/askTO on Reddit: Where do you buy good-quality clothes?

March 12, 2025 -

Recently, I started switching from synthetic materials to natural ones like cotton, linen, etc., but now it’s much harder for me to shop because almost everything contains polyester. I know that I can find good clothes in Kotn or Uniqlo, but I think there are more shops that I’m just missing.

What are your go-to clothing stores in Toronto?

https://www.reddit.com/r/askTO/comments/1hzp75t/what_are_some_good_brands_that_i_can_buy_that/ https://www.reddit.com/r/askTO/comments/tsyem5/ladies_where_do_you_shop_for_clothing/ This question has been asked repeatedly. So there are lots of answers for you. Not sure if you are looking for men's or women's.

Would love to gatekeep, but I won’t… unless you hate vintage/retro styles, I’d suggest going to the Black Markets (There’s a Black Market Upstairs, and a Black Market Downstairs— both in the same area, about a minute walk from each other). Affordable prices for most, if not everything, and you never know what you’ll find in either, since they’re just thrift stores who typically get retro, punk, and sports styles in. They have a lot of basic stuff, too, though. Give them a look!

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Ladies, where do you shop for quality clothes? : r/askTO

April 8, 2024 - Honestly, you can get some good basics at Gap. They very frequently have 40 pc off sales - wait until then! ... Yes I used to do like 80% of my clothes shopping at H&M but I switched over to gap for things like jeans and other basic things like t-shirts, hoodies etc for better quality and not that much difference in price.

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r/askTO on Reddit: Where to buy good quality clothes and shoes?

July 20, 2023 -

I’ve recently been on the hunt for new clothes since I have to go back into the office. I went to the mall and the options for clothes and shoes are horrendous. It’s almost impossible to find anything that’s been made well or with good materials. Everything is synthetic and the stitching is trash. I absolutely hate fast fashion and refuse to buy synthetic (it makes me smell bad, too). I also avoid buying online because I like inspecting the stitching, fabric and quality of the item. I also want to try it on to see the fit.

Are there any boutique shops that sell good quality shoes and clothes? Bonus points if it’s a reasonable price.

The Good Neighbour, Lost and Found, Livestock, Frank and Oak, Philistine. Check out some second hand stores. Plato’s Closet has gently worn brand names for really good prices.

Uniqlo and if you can make it out to Square one Simons. They have great basics and Simon's gets some awesome prints for shirts. Shoes will depend on what you need in a shoe. Women's and men have very different requirements. I recently bought a linen dress and skirt online. They are amazing.

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r/Frugal on Reddit: Where can I find high quality clothes for cheap?

January 8, 2024 -

I don’t want to buy shit clothes off fast fashion websites for obvious reasons but I’m struggling to not pay a fortune to increase my wardrobe size. Any suggestions, hopefully online?

Marshalls would be one. Goodwill or other thrift or consignment stores.. even ebay

These two categories are pretty mutually exclusive. The only exception I can really think of is finding things on clearance or in a TJMaxx.

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r/minimalism on Reddit: Where to buy good quality clothing?

April 15, 2022 -

I’m new to minimalism but right now I’m purging my house and it feels great! I’m currently working on my closet and have gotten rid of pretty much everything. I’m 29(F) and have four kids and I’ve decided I’m going to slowly build a capsule wardrobe. I would like to buy simple but good quality pieces like tank tops and tshirts. I figure now that summer is almost over it might be a good time to try and buy some summer stuff on sale. I used to buy my stuff at places like H&M, aerie, etc. but they are pretty poor quality and I’m tired of wasting my money and constantly having to replace stuff. Anyone have any suggestions on where to look for good quality clothing?

So this is a hot take. But imo -- clothing is definitely one of those areas where throwing more money at it isn't usually going to mean it's better. Hear me out! :P If I'm buying a kitchen knife, generally paying more will yield higher quality and I want to do it. Same with a set of speakers. And most things. clothing is weird. I just need something that looks good and is comfortable and fits 'me' as in 'me' just right. You may very well discover that there's something out there that is perfect for you that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. And something expensive isn't that much better if you look hard enough. That said, I'll throw up some examples. And I'll preface this by saying I'm a guy and this is definitely related to me and how clothes fit me. So for Tshirts, I hit the jackpot because these shirts fit me perfectly and they're dirt cheap. I get the white tshirts and they're often sold in costco. https://www.costco.com/32-degrees-men's-cool-tee%2C-3-pack.product.100531738.html They're like cheaper versions of Uniqlo Airism. Just don't put them in the dryer (air dry them) and wash them cold inside-out. Similar shirts up top with better colors and a more fitted athletic look are these: https://www.amazon.com/C9-Champion-Mens-Short-Sleeve/dp/B07TSJX8VV/ref=sxin_14_ac_d_hl ? Again, wash cold (inside out) and air dry. Also these shirts are $8 each and I found a few colors that work for me. They fit me perfectly. Just don't put them in the dryer (air dry them) and wash them cold inside-out. https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3910467/mens-sonoma-goods-for-life-supersoft-crewneck-tee.jsp?color=Medium%20Blue&prdPV=1 But if I was to veer towards quality Tshirts, the big craze is Merino tshirts. ie Unbound Merino, Outlier tshirts etc. For socks, I use these cheapie practically disposable but super duper comfortable socks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VHZPC7Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 These socks up top, you get a 6 pack for $15. And they're super comfortable. Just don't put them in the dryer (air dry them) and wash them cold inside-out. When they go out, it's another $15 and back to the drawing board... Or if you want to go more expensive, go for Darntough socks. ie Lifetime warranty stocks. The point I guess I'm trying to say is that you might very well find a brand that isn't expensive that fits you perfectly, is comfortable, looks great and looks no different from a expensive spency spency shirt Literally went through a similar realization - when I threw out bags and bags and bags of expensive clothing to donation. Those were thousands upon thousands of dollars I will never get back. And I don't need to spend money like that on clothing anymore.

My daughter is a professional thrifter. She will style people. I suggest you find someone like her, who can help you define a style and how to find good quality clothing at thrift and resale stores. She has an education in fabrics and the industry, that helps her to identify quality as well as how garments are made. Overall I think it's the way to go and she saves us all thousands of dollars a year just by knowing our wardrobes and what we may need more of. She also will pick us up fun things as well as shoes and boots. I think this is becoming more common. I'm sorry to say I'm not sure how to help find someone who does what she does, I'm guessing through social media. Best wishes!

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r/femalefashionadvice on Reddit: Guide to high-quality clothing?

August 10, 2023 -

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.

Everyone’s preferences and budgets are different but I’ll go ahead and give you my personally favorite brands. I’ve spent a lot of time learning about slower fashion brands and do my best to buy from brands that have longevity. I also don’t thrift as often these days and try to focus on supporting brands that are doing better - ethically or sustainably. Obviously none are perfect but I’m doing my best. My style is a mix of Californian casual, 90s inspired, outdoorsy, maybe a little bohemian. Outdoor activity (running, climbing, yoga, biking) -Mountain Hardwear (my favorite hiking pants) -Patagonia -Topo Designs -Janji -PrAna Casual tops/tees/tanks: -Jungmaven -Groceries Apparel -Big Bud Press Nicer/more formal tops: -Sézane (I don’t have to wear formal tops often) Dresses/Skirts: -Cleobella -Doen -Christy Dawn -FarmRio -Ace&Jig Denim/Pants: -Thrills Co -Big Bud Press (especially the overalls!) -Citizens of Humanity Undergarments: -Pansy Co (underwear and soft bralettes) -Tera Kaia (sports bras and active underwear) -Janji (sports bras) Shoes: -Blundstone (boots) -Birkenstock (sandals) -Topo Athletics (running shoes) -Taos (sandals and casual shoes) -Sézane (heels/formal shoes)

Look at fabric content rather than brand! my Levi's jeans fall apart at the crotch after a few years... This is a great example. What is the cotton content of your jeans? Jeans with 99-100% cotton last far longer than the lesser cotton blend in some of Levi's jeans or other cheaper denim. You can look for t-shirts that are 100% cotton, silk button downs, linen pants, wool sweaters, cashmere cardigans, the list goes on. Rather than a specific brand to look for, look for the fabric content. Usually acrylic/polyester clothing isn't as high quality and that is what you see deteriorate rather quickly over time. You can also judge construction. For example, Madewell has some very low quality tees (imo) even though they're 100% cotton, but their denim and blazers are very well constructed and have lasted me years so far, and still look as good as new. Loose seams, thin fabric, etc. are things you can look for to determine if something is high quality. If you want specific brands, I find that banana republic has upped their game with their clothing especially for work wear, Madewell and everlane have some gems, and I'd love to explore club Monaco for what they have. In terms of workout clothing, I go based off what I personally need and what works for me. Lululemon has some pretty decent items, and an excellent resale market if you're done. Athleta is also pretty good as well.

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r/askTO on Reddit: Where are you all shopping for cute quality clothes?

July 1, 2025 -

I use to shop at pretty little things 2-3 years ago but they have gotten ridiculously expensive. Is anyone still shopping there. I feel like the stores in Canada the quality has gone down and the prices have gone up! Also would you guys recommend shopping at online stores like fashion Nova on this market ...are duties fees sky high?

Vintage (in general, vintage is much higher quality than the current market) and Winners, especially Bay and Bloor. I suggest learning about clothing and fabric quality and what makes a well made garment. It’s really helped me buy long lasting clothes that I love and not over consume because I’m much more critical of quality.

Kotn, Park&Fifth (made in Vancouver), Gap (they’ve had a revival), Cos (Depending on the fabric)

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r/capsulewardrobe on Reddit: What are some brands or website where I can get good quality clothes at reasonable rates? I live in the UK.

April 13, 2025 -

I want to buy some clothes over the next few months as the winter 2025 is approaching. Currently I shop all of my clothing at H&M, Uniqlo and ASOS as they do seem to offer good clothes (H&M being relatively the cheapest), I wanted to ask where could I get good outer coats, knitted jumpers and trousers at a good reasonable price. I don't want to compromise on quality.

Uniqlo! I often look for better names/ materials on Vinted. I’ll buy decent brands of cashmere in summer when there is less demand and sellers tend to negotiate on price. You don’t mention your gender. I am female and really like Boden trousers (the Westbourne suit me well) and I will often buy nearly new off Vinted for £15-20 instead of £100 a pair.

I don’t think price point is always indicative of quality at all. H&M & Uniqlo can have really good quality pieces, you just need to look at the labels & check the garments over carefully. M&S are fantastic for good quality knitwear/ basics too but as above, checks necessary! For instance, I loved M&S’ merino wool crew neck. It’s soft, washes well, warm - just ideal. So much so that I wanted to buy the cardigan. Unfortunately (at least in the batch I found in store!) some of the stitching was off & the buttons didn’t line up perfectly. For slightly pricier but ‘solid’ options I love COS & Arket. Not strictly knitwear but I love Arket’s woven cotton cardigans & jumpers. So thick, warm & very durable. If you have an H&M account, they sell both brands via the H&M app & you still get discount on member bonus weekends. Works out quite well, I find. I also like Whistles’ knitwear. For coats, it depends if you want ‘dress’ options or more ‘day to day’ waterproof or casual options? My best dress coat I got in the sale at AllSaints. It was still about £250 but it’s cashmere & I’ve had it 8 years so well worth the investment, I’d say. Again, it’s pricier but I also have a Carhartt Michigan jacket that has lasted forever & looks brand new. Check Vinted for anything branded & if not, just Google it. My Carhartt jacket was still full price on their website but I got it in the End sale. I’d say all of the above for everyday options. For trousers, definitely M&S, Mango & COS.

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r/femalefashionadvice on Reddit: Where do you ship for good quality clothes that don’t break the bank?

December 24, 2021 -

Preferably clothes that don’t need to be dry cleaned but aren’t cheap polyester crap. Is there such a thing? I’m thinking of Madewell, Gap, and BR. Is their quality any good?

Quality and price point don't necessarily go hand in hand. I have Forever 21 stuff that's been in my closet for years. The key is how you wash it. I turn fragile clothing inside out (and jeans) before washing, use mesh bags liberally (these can be found fairly cheap), wash on cold with minimal free and clear detergent, and hang dry. If you look at the lint trap in your dryer, those are all fibers from your clothes. Consider that.

Everywhere has has polyester junk, even higher end brands. I’ve had good luck finding decent natural fiber items from all the brands you listed, but you’ll have to dig a little harder to find it.

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r/Frugal on Reddit: Where to find good quality clothes that are affordable?

April 16, 2021 -

I (25F) want to start a capsule wardrobe and want to avoid fast fashion such as Pretty Little Thing and Fashionova. What are some great stores/websites to find quality clothing that will last long without breaking the bank?

Find the nearest neighborhood with the highest average income, then search for a Goodwill near there and visit often.

Quality clothing is an investment. That’s why a capsule wardrobe is such a great idea- you don’t need as many pieces. I’ve loved everything I’ve purchased from American Giant. It’s more expensive than most stores, but it’s (mostly) 100% cotton and made in the USA. The pieces I have don’t pill, stretch, or fade. The fit is amazing. I think that is what you are looking for when you say quality. I should add my mom was a home ec teacher for 35 years so she taught me to be very critical of fabric, and I worked with a stylist to figure out my own capsule wardrobe. So I’ve put a ton of time and energy into this (and it’s still a work in progress!).

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r/fashionwomens35 on Reddit: Where are women in 30s clothes shopping?

April 24, 2025 -

I'm a woman in 30s. Where are we finding clothes that are timeless yet fun and a little on trend? I tend to shop A&F, Old Navy, Loft. They're good for basic clothes but I'd also like pieces that have some color, pattern, a unique shape and good quality.

I see a ton of cute clothes on Pinterest but when I click on them, it leads to a fast fashion site that I've never heard of. I know the clothes there are affordable but the quality will be cheap, the fit will be off, and I don't want my credit card to get stolen.

It's frustrating because I feel like companies think women our age can't be trendy or we don't care about fashion anymore. I can still rock a crop top once in awhile but I don't want to go to SHEIN for it.

Nordstrom + Nordstrom Rack carry a massive range of brands, styles and sizes, and the best return policy in retail. Plus really good sales. I suggest trying out a bunch of specific brands via Nordstrom (madewell, theory, rag & bone, marcella, vince, club monoco, mother, etc.) to find what suits you best, return what doesn’t work, and then visit the individual brand stores/sites for additional inventory. Or just buy everything at Nordstrom because it’s just so absurdly easy and convenient. Zero shame!!

As I’ve gotten into my 30s and had more disposable income, I’ve gotten more into ethical fashion. Besides being higher quality, those retailers also tend to have more fun colors and patterns, imo. Some favorites of mine are Curator SF, Field Day, Wray NYC, and Big Bud Press. This website rates brands on different ethical practices, and it’s also a great resource to find new places to shop: https://directory.goodonyou.eco/

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r/femalefashionadvice on Reddit: Where are people buying high quality second hand clothing?

December 15, 2024 -

With the decline in clothing quality everywhere lately, I'm only buying second hand for now.

I like TheRealReal if I am searching for a specific brand, but I don't like that you can't search TRR by material.

I looked at ThredUp but they seem to have a lot of cheap clothign on there and I don't want to wade through it.

I like VestaireCollective but they kill me on shipping costs.

Anyway, where are people getting second hand clothing without a lot of pain?

eBay. I have an alert for stuff from my favorite brands in my size. Poshmark too - a tip I have is to bypass their search feature entirely and use the google shopping page to search for what you want and just include “Poshmark” - this allows you to describe an item broadly (like you can search for women’s textured black knit vest or something) and get much better results than posh would give you

I'm just insane and I sift through everything at ThredUp. If you can narrow it down my searching fabric content, type of garment, and length it narrows the search substantially. Why doomscroll when you could sift through 25 pages of shopping? Seriously though, at this point I'm only looking at very specific fiber types on ThredUp and I have some very nice finds. I do return a half or a third of each order and pay to restock. I have good luck on therealreal filtering on brands, or by just limiting searches to extremely high percent off or very cheap. If you're looking primarily for a good deal, there are fun finds to be had in the high markdowns. However I will say, not sure how well this works for people in normal size range. I'm usually shopping in the XXS range and the choices are so limited it makes the options much fewer to start. I'm sure that helps with the overwhelming quantity of options.

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r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Good quality women clothes

April 24, 2024 -

We all know how women clothes tend to be quite expensive and not so good quality. I am going on a trip, and I would like to get some nice and reasonable price items, such as cotton pants, dresses, and blouses made with good materials. I hear people tend to recommend Uniqlo, but their clothes lack shape and tend to be not so pretty. Any stores recommendations would be appreciated.

I’ve had some good luck with Gap. You just have to be careful and get 100%-or-really-close-to-that cotton and linen. Pact is another brand I go to, I’ve been happy with everything I’ve gotten from them. REI as well. Their house brand is good, and also a lot of the labels they carry are reliable. Plus they have a good return/exchange policy if needed.

Check out brands with clothes that are made in Japan, Portugal, France or the USA. And buy clothes made of natural fibers like cotton, linen and wool instead of polyester.

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r/womensfashion on Reddit: Where's your go to place to shop for women's clothes?

May 18, 2025 -

Hey everyone!

I’m trying to refresh my wardrobe a bit and was wondering where you all like to shop for women’s clothing. I’m especially looking for ideas in these categories:

Workwear – things that look polished but aren’t crazy expensive

Everyday / casual – stuff that’s comfy but still cute for running errands, meeting friends, etc.

Vacation / resort – think warm-weather trips, easy dresses, beachy vibes

Shoes – for both style and comfort (bonus if they’re good for being on your feet all day)

I’d love to know your favorite stores—whether it’s big brands, local spots, or online gems. Thanks in advance!

Sezane, Madewell, J Crew, Anthropologie, Nordstrom, Quince. I need to try out Marine Layer too.

I shop almost entirely secondhand at this point. It’s more sustainable and I can get higher quality brands at better prices. ThredUp and TheRealReal are my two main sites, though they do both have downsides. TRR’s shipping is ludicrous, and ThredUp can have quality control issues, so read/look at images carefully and be prepared to send stuff back.

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r/AskLosAngeles on Reddit: Where do you buy clothes?

September 30, 2024 -

Curious where you guys buy clothes? I’ve always enjoyed Ross, Marshalls, and Nordstrom Rack. But curious if there are more fashionable options in that price range?

I live in WeHo.

thrift stores. my entire wardrobe is thrifted.

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r/malefashionadvice on Reddit: Good quality affordable clothing?

January 15, 2025 -

I’ve noticed most of the brands I buy have reduced their quality. I’m bored of shopping at Uniqlo and the likes, any recs on clothing for a 30year old that doesn’t break the bank?

J Crew and Banana Republic is ok for quality and affordability for basics. Both are step up from Uniqlo. There is less demand for high quality clothes, suits, dress shirts, trousers, shoes, etc especially for men. There's lots of fast fashion, tic tok trends, influencers, men wanting more casual, the overall culture change, work from home, etc that bring all that quality down to a price point. Not to mention it's all disposable at lower prices which could mean more purchases.

Have been very happy with my handful of purchases from Quince. I would say quality is a small step up from Uniqlo, which is in the mid range of quality, but price to quality is good. J Crew has been surprisingly good for me for office basics if that's what you're looking for (specifically pants).

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r/AskIreland on Reddit: Anyone know where to buy high quality clothes?

October 18, 2024 -

I'm sick of buying from the likes of H&M or Shein and the item falling apart in the wash. Looking for brands that have medium-high quality clothes that aren't terribly expensive. thanks in advance!

EDIT: Thanks for the help lads. I have a list of brands to try out not lol!

Marks and Spencers or some of the dunnes range. Look for natural fibres where you can and check anything you buy for signs of loose stitches or bobbles before you get it

It differs even within the same brands so I recommend to learn about fabrics that last and then check labels before buying. Laura de Barra has a great book about this and also shares tips on instagram!

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r/Frugal on Reddit: Where can I find good, low-cost, NEW clothing?

August 21, 2025 -

Hi y'all. I've been a stay-at-home mom for 9 months now. I'm feeling nothing but frumpy lately. I really want some new clothes, I mean NEW clothes. Most of what I own is at least 10 years old, and the stuff that is new to me came from thrift shops or hand-me-downs. My closet largely consists of goth or emo styled clothing, mostly black and denim and some DIY, which I loved but none of it fits anymore and I no longer have the time to alter, recreate, or make anything. I'm doing a closet cleanout and back to the thrift it's all going. I want new stuff. ACTUALLY new stuff. I need to be able to try it on, as my whole body shape obviously changed postpartum and I have no idea what'll look good on me anymore. But looking around, everything is SO expensive and I don't know what to do. I just want clothes that fit. Any recommendations? I'd extra appreciate some plus-size friendly, alternative leaning recs. Though I know those categories don't go together very often.

Costco clothes they’re surprisingly nice.

Low-cost, good and new is basically a pick 2 of 3 situation. Since you want to be able to try on clothes and aren't sure what sizes/styles fit you, start by going to local stores, even if they are out of your price range or don't meet your quality standard. Once you've identified some items that fit well, you can look online for similar items from a wider range of retailers. You should also go to some thrift stores. You'll find over-priced junk at some of them, same as you can at any store, but insisting that your clothing be brand new and low cost is going to seriously limit your options for no particular reason.

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r/AskWomen on Reddit: Where to actually find trendy "good quality" clothing?

March 28, 2020 -

I'm constantly seeing people say to not shop fast fashion, and instead buy high quality, longer-lasting pieces. But where do you buy these clothes? I really like sites like Shein because the clothes are actually cute and stylish, but the quality is crap and I can only wear it two times. Yet when I shop stores that are supposedly not fast fashion, like everlane, the clothes are very basic. Plus, I feel like even stores that people associate with good quality, like Nordstrom, aren't THAT much better than shein when it comes to quality, there's just more of a price mark up.

Thoughts? Recommendations? I'm constantly torn between shopping at shein/romwe for the cute clothes, or shopping at stores like everlane for better quality but boring style. Where do I find genuinely good quality, stylish clothes?

EDIT: thanks for all of the replies! I think I should clear up a few things.

One: I think me mentioning fast fashion made it seem like I’m ONLY looking for ethical fashion. I am not (sorry to say). I just want to find high quality clothing. I’m also not really on a budget, I mention SHEIN because they genuinely have cute stuff, regardless of how cheap it is. If I could find their clothes, but that will last for years at $100, I’d buy in a heartbeat.

Two: second hand doesn’t equal good quality in my mind. I’ve donated tons of target/forever 21/romwe clothes, and I think it’s the same for many others, so much so that now even thrift stores are full of mall shop clothing.

I think maybe there is no answer to my question haha and maybe I’d be better off looking into how to tell if clothing is high quality, that way I can shop anywhere and just know what to look for!

If you can afford it, these brands are good quality and their seasonal collections always have the latest trends! I also prefer not to wear things that are too plain - it looks great on a lot of people, but it's just not my personal style. Aritzia - stylish, chic, modern For love & lemons - feminine, romantic, sexy Reformation - vintage-inspired, feminine Dollskill - Not really my everyday wear, but they've got some cute punk clothes & other stories - similar to aritzia Revolve - The quality of the clothing can be hit or miss, so I would check the reviews!

ThreadUp, Poshmark, or consignment like Plato's Closet if you're willing to go secondhand. I like TJ Maxx and Marshall's otherwise.