Identifying quality clothing

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Quality clothes look better, fit better, and last longer. Buying cheap clothes and replacing them when they fall apart can be expensive. Spending a little more money on clothes you can wear again and again will save you money in the long run.

Shop for clothes that are well-made. When you see a pierce you like, inspect it for quality workmanship before you buy it. There are lots of clues that tell you whether a garment is made well. Check the hem and seams to make sure they’re well stitched, and look for telltale signs like holes and snags. Any patterns, like plaids or stripes, should match across seams, lapels, and between pieces, like a suit jacket and pants.

If the item has a zipper, the teeth of the zipper shouldn’t touch your skin. Pockets should even and have clean stitching wherever they connect with the garment. Quality buttons made of brass, horn, or pearl are a sign of quality garment, so keep that in mind as well.

Remember to look inside, too. The interior of the garment should look as good as the outside, with the seams cleanly finished rather than rough and frayed. Jackets, pants, and skirts should have a lining on the inside if they’re made of a winter fabric, like wool. Otherwise, you’ll be uncomfortable when you wear them.

The most important thing to look for in clothes is the fabric. Learn to pick out quality fabrics by going to a department store or fabric store. Get to know how cotton, wool, silk, and cashmere feel and how they’re different so you can identify them when you shop. Every fabric has its advantages and disadvantages.

Cottons and linens are cooler because they breathe better, but they’ve been known to develop holes after a while. Silk drapers beautifully, but it requires high maintenance. Look at the care label on the garment to see what it’s made of and what kind of care it needs. The more you know about the garment, the more confident you can be that it’s worthwhile purchase.



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