Re:Frugality Is Non-Linear (2019)
by loco5niner on Thursday September 24, 2020 @06:44PM
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I disagree. Just because you can easily spend $200 on crap shoes, doesn't mean better companies don't make good $200 shoes (and more likely better shoes for $65 or $100). I find that shopping by brand is important in clothing.
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The problem is there is no good way to identify quality brands. Price used to be a quality differentiator but it's not anymore, so what do you use to identify brands that produce clothes that last?
Re:Frugality Is Non-Linear (2019)
by loco5niner on Friday September 25, 2020 @04:38PM
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I remember reading an article (wish I had the link) from a seamstress that talked about this.
It mostly came down to examining the stiches and seams for quality, which is what I always do now when buying clothes. Look for unraveling, loose or missed stitches, not-straight stitching, etc. Pull the seam apart lightly and see how it holds up.
Also things like zipper quality (YKK is a top brand, and would be stamped on the underside), or how well stripes are lined up. Do the button holes look well stitched?